Explore the timeless origin of the soul with riveting myths that illuminate our unique destinies. Delve into Er’s journey in the underworld, revealing how souls choose their fates. Uncover the price of forgetfulness as souls drink from the River Lethe, losing their memories before ascending. Discover the cyclical nature of life, death, and renewal, encouraging a profound inner awakening. Finally, contemplate the ancient Greek concept of 'aletheia'—the pursuit of truth amid modern distractions. Embrace your life's essential truths!
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The Myth of Er
Plato's myth tells of Er, who journeys to the underworld after dying in battle.
Er witnesses the cosmic spindle and the Fates, where souls choose their destinies.
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Myths and Imagination
Myths aren't about belief, but learning and remembering.
Imagination unlocks the soul's hidden messages and connects us to the cosmos.
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The Soul's Purpose
Each life is a mystery to be revealed.
Awakening the soul reveals our connection to the cosmos and the meaning of existence.
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Michael Meade recounts an ancient myth that reveals essential knowledge for navigating the turbulent time in which we all now live. The mostly forgotten tale describes the origin of the soul and explains how it is that we keep forgetting the still surprising idea that each soul brings to life a unique story and a destiny that seeks to unfold in the course of each life.
When faced with dark times and worldwide troubles, there is no formula that can save us. There is no simple fix or silver bullet, but only the possibility of turning within to connect more deeply with something already present, already knowing, just waiting to become conscious.
The ancient Greek word for truth was aletheia, which translates as “to not forget.” What seeks to be remembered by us are the core truths of life that include the underlying mystery of life, death and renewal and our innate connection to the inner genius that repeatedly tries to awaken us to the aim and purpose that originally brought us to life.
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