"Dear Humanity," a Lovecast with Laura Dawn Awaken Your Inner Genius: Mythic Wisdom for Navigating Rites of Passage in Kairos Time with Michael Meade
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Jan 23, 2025 
Join Michael Meade, a renowned mythologist and author of The Genius Myth, as he delves into the awakening of our inner genius during a collective rite of passage. He explores the transformative power of mythic wisdom and storytelling, emphasizing their relevance in today's crises. Meade discusses the contrasting concepts of Kairos and Kronos, encouraging us to embrace transformative moments. He also highlights the importance of grief in personal transformation and how reconnecting with our deeper selves can lead to unique contributions for collective renewal.
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Stories as Navigation
- Stories help us understand ourselves and the world, especially during uncertain times.
- Connect your personal story to a universal myth for deeper meaning.
Creation and Recreation
- Creation stories are actually recreation stories, offering potential for renewal.
- Explore diverse cultural myths for a broader understanding of creation.
Destruction and Creation
- Embrace destruction as part of the creation cycle, just like light and dark.
- Western culture's focus on perpetual growth causes trouble.
