Explore the significance of discovering your true calling and unleashing your inner genius. The discussion reveals how early experiences shape our paths and why validating our calling is crucial. It highlights the impact of societal expectations on personal fulfillment and the importance of receiving blessings as we pursue our passions. Delve into the challenges of embracing your unique spiritual path, navigating fears of the unknown, and trusting in what calls you to achieve personal growth and authenticity.
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The Right-Wrong Book
On his 13th birthday, Michael Meade received Mythology by Edith Hamilton as a mistakenly purchased gift.
This "right-wrong book" sparked his lifelong interest in mythology, demonstrating how callings can appear unexpectedly.
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The Thread of Destiny
Meade believes a "thread" connects us to our destiny, a sense of calling linked to our inner genius.
This inner genius guides us towards our calling, even before we consciously recognize it.
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The Need for Blessing
A calling often needs external confirmation to be fully embraced.
Without this "blessing," the calling can become obscured, leading to a sense of being lost.
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Edith Hamilton's 'Mythology' is a definitive guide to the myths of Western culture, covering Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology. The book is divided into several sections, including the gods, creation and early heroes, stories of love and adventure, the great heroes of the Trojan War, and lesser myths. It also includes a brief section on Norse mythology. Hamilton's work brings these ancient stories to life, highlighting their influence on art, literature, and cultural inquiry from antiquity to the present. The book serves both as a reference text for scholars and a readable guide for general audiences[2][3][5].
On this episode, Michael Meade talks about inner genius and how without a calling we can feel lost throughout our lives. Without a genuine purpose, we can turn bitter, drifting without genuine passion and withering without the blessing of the spirit of life. Yet, the spirit of life within us does not age as we grow older. The inner genius continues to be on the verge of awakening and our calling keeps calling no matter what age we are, no matter what position or condition in life we may have. Because what calls to us is timeless, the calling can come at any time in life. This episode is edited from a Jung Platform Summit presentation. Thank you for listening to and supporting Living Myth. You can hear Michael live by joining his free online event “Finding a Calling in Life” on Thursday, September 5.
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