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Shipwrecks, Donkeys, and Holy Fools

Shipwrecks, Donkeys, and Holy Fools

FromMyth Matters


Shipwrecks, Donkeys, and Holy Fools

FromMyth Matters

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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Feb 4, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This episode includes a series of Sufi teaching stories that address change, loss, and renewal, and the power of story to shift our perspective and life the spirit.Includes Nasrudin and the man with the sack, Fatima the Spinner, Nasrudin and his neighbor, and one of my favorite poems by Rumi, "The Guest House.""With its concentration, among other things, on awareness and psychological balance – “mindfulness”, if you like – Sufism is a natural antidote to fanaticism." -- Jason WebsterClick here  to read Webster's interesting article in The Guardian, "Sufism: ‘a natural antidote to fanaticism’"Support the showEmail Catherine at drcsvehla@mythicmojo.comPost a positive review on apple podcasts! Learn how you can work with Catherine at https://mythicmojo.comBuy me a coffee. Thank you!
Released:
Feb 4, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Welcome to Myth Matters, a thoughtful and thought-provoking exploration of the role myth plays in contemporary life. Host Catherine Svehla PhD. shares her knowledge of mythology and depth psychology to find insight and explore possibilities. What do the old stories hold for you? Learn more at www.mythicmojo.com and keep the mystery in your life alive.