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Michael Meade | Rites of Passage

Jan 7, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Michael Meade, a renowned storyteller and scholar of mythology, highlights the power of transformation in our lives. He discusses the importance of embracing change and the role of rites of passage in personal growth. Meade emphasizes how acknowledging our wounds can lead to healing and connection with nature. He also explores the significance of elders within communities, reimagining their role as facilitators of wisdom and support during cultural upheavals. Together, they invite listeners to see tumultuous times as opportunities for renewal.
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Radical Transformation

  • We live in a time of radical transformation, impacting both nature and culture.
  • Creation is an ongoing process of transformation, not a past event.
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Nature of Transformation

  • Transformation is the cosmos' dynamic principle, mirroring the butterfly's metamorphosis.
  • The caterpillar's cells resist the butterfly's, reflecting a natural resistance to change.
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Ego's Resistance

  • The ego, or "little self," resists change due to a fear of annihilation stemming from early experiences.
  • This fear is natural and requires self-forgiveness, but the ego needs to recognize the existence of a "deeper self."
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