The stories we tell ourselves and others as well as those that are told to us can become reference points for our personal myth in narrative form. In recent years the battle over beliefs seems to have passed a boiling point: news shows, opinion pieces and other public and private forms of communication seem intent on showing us one position or another so we might be persuaded to believe it. How we choose or are persuaded to interpret an event, a set of facts, an opinion or belief will become our reality that we may then cling to for support and solid ground under us. Gripped with enough sustained force, what we believe can transform into a world view, and further calcify into an ideology, not to be questioned.
In this series of talks and discussion, as well as a short writing meditation in each class of 15 minutes, we will explore and uncover some of those qualities and characteristics that comprise our own myth. The myth rests largely on a series of beliefs to shape some level of coherence in our lives, both personal and collective.
Time will be given for discussion. Please note, discussion may continue after 9:00, until about 9:30.
Participant sharing of their own interpretations and life experiences are generously welcomed. A writing meditation in each class will allow all participants time to integrate ideas into their own biographies.
