Living the Inner Life

036: Myth and Meaning: Timeless Wisdom Stories


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Joseph Campbell suggested there are 4 functions of myth - the fourth being the psychological function that helps to show us who we are in the world. A myth in this case is not a falsehood, but an archetypal story about who we are as human beings. Told and re-told throughout the ages, from mythology and scriptures to Hollywood movies, these are the stories of our lives. And, by paying attention to them and to which ones resonate with you personally, we can use the lessons of myth to find meaning and hope for becoming more. Ultimately, myths and movies are about transformation - physical and psychological - as the hero(ine) in the story accomplishes an outer goal in order to solve an inner need. "A myth is a story that never was, but always is."

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Living the Inner LifeBy Chris Sheridan