“…Will and I are pleased to bring Dr. Gita Morena into the Myth Salon to talk about the Archetypes, Character Development, and the Story of the Wizard of Oz. Symbols and metaphors sprout like flowers and weeds along the path that takes Dorothy to the Land of Oz. Recovering a sense of oneself, one’s place, and one’s community after experiencing trauma and loss is a transformative journey – and as receivers of the Wizard of Oz story transmission, the Lion, Scarecrow, and Tin Man evoke aspects of the psyche’s evolution. And, don’t forget the Wizard and Toto! Looks like we’re not in Kansas anymore!
Dr. Gita is a Jungian psychotherapist and Buddhist practitioner whose focus is integrating spiritual practice into everyday life. With the given name of Dorothy, she embodies the beloved heroine created by her great-grandfather, L. Frank Baum. In her own book, The Wisdom of Oz: Reflections of a Jungian Sandplay Psychotherapist, she sheds light on The Wizard of Oz as a tale of individuation and spiritual awakening.
Drawing on examples from the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Dr. Gita Morena explores the symbolism, power, and universality of this quintessential American fairy tale. The panel discusses how the wisdom contained in this story is like a map, or an archetypal template of the inner world, that shows us how to navigate the challenges of everyday life…”
