When I first arrived in San Francisco in 1996, the city welcomed me with open arms, immediately providing me with a job, a place to live, and most importantly, a tribe. It’s a city for artists, counter-culture, and performance—a place where diversity is not just tolerated, but celebrated. I love it here.In a Mythic interview, depth psychologist Craig Chalquist introduced me ...
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 father and missed him terribly.Upon his return, Danae ran to him with the delight and adoration only a child can muster. But her warm welcome was met with an icy stare. The king ...
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 went to Boston.The reason? Mythology--naturally!A few months ago, I read this article in the New York Times. Six paintings by the 16th Century master painter Titian based on Roman mythology ...
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 saying something like “I don’t know who needs to hear this, but today is Monday.” This is isn’t surprising, given that our current relationship to time is one of industry ...
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 perfectly human parenting skills. ...
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 arise. And since we’re already well into February, it seems our cultural clock is ticking again. To mix myths, it’s a bit like springtime starting with the reunification of Demeter ...
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 look toward another land. There is no other land; there is no other life but this." — Henry David Thoreau Father TimeDid you know the Greeks had two gods of time?Generally, we think ...
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 to mind, the image of a mysterious star-crowned woman with wavy locks flowing over her breasts and two fishtails encircling her body. For many of us today, it’s nearly impossible ...
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, I lean heavily on myth and metaphor because it is the fastest way I know to get to the root of any pattern. That doesn't mean I launch into the story ...
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 groom to carry the bride across through the doorway of their home or bedroom, signifying the adventure of facing life’s challenges together. In the mundane world, a threshold is ...