Pathways with Joseph Campbell EP 6: Living Your Personal Myth
Aug 1, 2021
Exploring personal mythology, unmasking societal expectations, philosophical attitudes towards life, Jung's archetypes, embracing personal mythology and unique gifts, and the role of artists in guiding our lives and education.
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Myth's Lost Societal Role
- Modern society lacks unified mythologies that once guided civilizations.
- Science and diverse populations have superseded traditional cosmological and sociological myth functions.
Engage Personally With Myth
- Engage with mythic narratives personally to discover what they mean uniquely to you.
- Avoid treating myths as mere ego-boosting diversions; explore their challenging archetypal realities.
Living Symbols vs Static Signs
- Mythic symbols become mere signs when objectified, losing their living, transformative power.
- The Greek word for soul and butterfly hints at the soul's transformative journey symbolized by myth.