Living Myth

Episode 454 - We Are All Called To Stand For Something

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Sep 24, 2025
Explore the ancient roots of theater and its ties to democracy, where tragedy reveals human flaws and comedy critiques power. Discover how poetry serves as an antidote to hate, fostering connection amidst division. Delve into the tension of opposites as a path to psychological maturity, and understand satire's role in giving voice to the powerless. Reflect on the importance of standing for something meaningful in today's polarized world, where creativity can emerge from conflict and shared longings.
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Soul As Anchor In Polarization

  • The soul resists polarization and stays connected to ancient sources of meaning.
  • Poetry and seers can awaken imagination and healing within our shared human inheritance.
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Taking The Stage Means Standing

  • To take the stage of life means to take a moral and creative stand.
  • Protagonists willingly suffer fate to reveal the inner character each soul contains.
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Hypocrisy Versus Protagonism

  • Hypocrites originally meant actors in lesser roles who merely followed cues.
  • True leaders (protagonists) lead by enduring suffering, not by pretending superiority.
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