Danae’s Golden Shower
Danae was the beautiful daughter and only child of King Acrisius of Argos. One day, King Acrisius set off for Delphi, seeking a prophecy from the Oracle. Danae loved her…
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Titian’s Poesie: Ovid’s Metamorphoses Captured in Oil
This weekend, I had the pleasure of visiting Boston for the first time ever! After 46 years of sharing a name with the East Coast’s iconic Bean Town, Boston finally…
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Today is Monday. What Does That Even Mean?
A common theme in this time defined by COVID-19 is that no one seems to be able to track what day it is. Facebook and Twitter are awash with memes…
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Mythic Mother's Day
The Greek goddesses may have been incredibly powerful feminine forces — but generally, they were terrible mothers. Enjoy this ten-minute journey into primordial motherhood and feel better about your own…
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Janus: Reflection, Presence, and Perspective
Every year, when January rolls around, my interest in the history and mythology of our calendar peaks. After 300 days of March, I was particularly glad for this January to…
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Capturing Kairos
Seizing Opportunity by the Hair “You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment. Fools stand on their island of opportunities and…
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Secrets of the Starbucks Siren
Who is she? Where did she come from and what can she teach us? Chances are that when you hear the word “coffee,” a particular green and white logo comes…
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The Four Functions of Myth
The Four Functions of Myth “Myth is much more important and true than history. History is just journalism, and you know how reliable that is.” — Joseph Campbell In my coaching,…
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Stepping Beyond the Ordinary World
What it means to Cross the Threshold on the Hero’s Journey Crossing the Threshold is a symbolic act of commitment and transformation. In the West, it’s traditional for a new…
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Today's Actions Determine Tomorrow's Options
When humanity began to adapt to the spread of the novel coronavirus, it caused interesting psychological reactions. Isolation means different things to different people. In terms of productivity, I noticed…
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The Paradox of Love
The more you give, the more you have. One rainy San Francisco afternoon, I was enjoying a glass of wine with someone I’d met through a mutual friend. When he…
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Amazon Training: How to Play Bullets and Bracelets
Through Octavia’s training, Marston clarified some of the symbolism of Bullets and Bracelets. Like all sports, the sport was as much a mental exercise as it was a physical one.
