Premium Episode 108 Excerpt - The Salt of Inner Wisdom
Jan 13, 2023
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Mythologist Michael Meade discusses the intertwining of cosmology, psychology, and philosophy in ancient Irish myths, exploring embodied wisdom and the symbolic significance of salt. The podcast delves into the quest for wisdom, interconnectedness of self, initiatory wounds, and the journey to finding inner wisdom.
Wisdom is gained through exploring inner wounds and initiations.
True leadership and healing come from transforming wounds into wisdom and healing.
Deep dives
The Tale of the Salmon of Wisdom
In an Irish myth, the story of the Salmon of Wisdom unfolds, where wisdom is gained by eating nuts fallen from the tree of life. The poet Finagas seeks this wisdom by catching the oldest salmon in the sacred river Boing, prophesied to be caught by a poet named Finn. Despite years of effort, it is a chance encounter with a young man named Denmi (also known as Finn) that leads to the fish's capture. As the fish is being cooked, Denmi accidentally gains the wisdom by tasting a blister on the fish, much to the old poet's dismay.
The Three Fins and Inner Wisdom
The story intricately weaves together the characters of Finagas, Denmi (Finn), and the Salmon (Fintan), symbolizing different aspects of wisdom and youth within oneself. It emphasizes the connection between the old sage, eternal youth, and the self's deep knowledge. The narrative suggests that true wisdom stems from exploring one's wounds and initiations. By delving into one's inner journey and wounds, hidden knowledge and wisdom can be revealed.
Alchemy of Wisdom and Healing
Drawing on alchemical concepts, the podcast delves into the three salts - fate, initiation, and wisdom - that symbolize the stages of self-discovery. It highlights the necessity of confronting one's wounds and initiations to attain deep wisdom. The narrative underscores that authentic leadership and healing stem from acknowledging and embracing one's woundedness, as genuine leaders are those who understand their own wounds and transform them into sources of wisdom and healing.
Member Benefits and Conclusion
Listeners can access additional content by becoming a member of Living Myth Premium, offering bonus episodes, a vast archive of episodes, and discounts on events and courses. The episode concludes by expressing gratitude for the support and wishing listeners well in their journey of self-discovery and wisdom-seeking.
On this excerpt from a premium episode, Michael Meade follows a myth from ancient Ireland and weaves together cosmology, psychology and philosophy in order to open the soul's vision and catch the fish of wisdom. Rather than being abstract knowledge, "embodied wisdom" is shown to be both immediate and eternal, both spiritual and soulful. You can hear the full episode and receive additional podcast content by becoming a member of Living Myth Premium. Members receive bonus episodes each month, access to the full archives of over 480 episodes and a 30% discount on all events, courses and book and audio titles. Learn more and join this community of listeners at patreon.com/livingmyth.
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