Green Dreamer: Seeding change towards collective healing, sustainability, regeneration 374) Sharon Blackie: Re-enchanting the earth through mythology
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Sep 27, 2022 Dr. Sharon Blackie, an award-winning writer, psychologist, and mythologist, dives into the power of mythology in personal and environmental healing. She critiques the traditional hero's journey, advocating for a more communal approach through fairy tales. Sharon introduces the eco-heroine's journey, emphasizing connection to land and community. She also discusses the transformative potential of menopause and re-mythologizing our relationship with nature to restore belonging. Finally, she encourages listeners to actively converse with the land and discover their own calling.
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Limits Of The Hero’s Journey
- The hero's journey centred on individual glory shaped Western culture toward extreme individualism and endless growth.
- Sharon Blackie argues this model is outdated and has contributed to social and ecological harm.
Compassion Over Conquest
- Many traditional stories do not prioritize individual conquest but emphasize compassion, community, and relational wisdom.
- Blackie shows Percival attains the Grail by asking 'what ails thee?', not by heroic violence.
The Cow Of Plenty Example
- The Irish cow of plenty tale warns that unlimited taking destroys generosity and abundance.
- A person milks the cow through a sieve until the cow flees and abundance vanishes from the land.
