Category Archives: Mythology

Joseph Campbell once said: “Put yourself in situations to invoke your higher nature.” To me, this means that you’re not copping out when you decide to be non confrontational, or if you decide that being around a certain person can be avoided, or not exposing yourself to an awkward situation. In some ways, this is very Buddhistic – Understand that there is pain, and find ways to avoid that pain.

“Everything that is transitory, is a metaphorical reference.” – Joseph Campbell

The great Persian Myth that explains how Iblis (Satan) was sent to hell because he would not serve Humans and would only serve God rings true throughout the ages – as long as we recognize it’s metaphorical meaning.   His love of God was more than his love of mankind; therefore, he was sentenced to hell. The meaning, it appears to me, is that we must love our fellow man more than we love our God, or we get caught in the crossfire of judgmental paradigms.  When looking at world history, it appears that most wars were in the name of God – meaning we are fighting for our God, … Continue reading →

If God created us in him image, then he created us as creators.

If most Christians can understand the mythology of the sacrament and the mass (communion), then it should logical to understand the virgin birth and the crucifixion as equally powerful metaphors.

Isn’t building a fire a great metaphor?  It will keep you warm if you build it correctly – if you continue to feed it – if you don’t let it get out of hand and burn you – if you respect it.

Loving rainy days as well as sunny days, and the cloudy days in between. Love our neighbors, any color or socio-economic status and all in between.  Appreciation of the sunny days becomes more acute knowing how raining days are.  Appreciation for rainy days comes because you know it will make the sunny days more potent.