Sharon Blackie – The Mythic Imagination
Written by OMTimes Radio on October 24, 2019
Sharon Blackie – The Mythic Imagination
Aired Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 6:00 AM PST / 9:00 AM EST
‘If women remember that once upon a time we sang with the tongues of seals and flew with the wings of swans, that we forged our own paths through the dark forest while creating a community of its many inhabitants, then we will rise up rooted, like trees. And if we rise up rooted, like trees … well then, women might indeed save not only ourselves but the world.’ These are the words of the award winning author Dr. Sharon Blackie. Join Kara Johnstad and Sharon Blackie for a heartfelt conversation as they explore how we can reclaim our indigenous roots and return to a place of rooted wisdom. Discover the relevance of myth and fairy tales to our lives today, Learn to use myth for your own personal transformation. Sharon Blackie is not only a master of the art of storytelling, through sharing wisdom, she guides us to unleash our wild mind, open our passionate hearts, tap into our mythic imagination and RISE to a place of nourishment and connection. Hers is a passionate song, a rallying cry for women to reawaken their natural power – not just for the sake of their own wellbeing, but for the love of this threatened earth.
About the Guest
Dr. Sharon Blackie is a writer of fiction and non-fiction and is recognized internationally for her work on cultivating the mythic imagination. She is a mythologist with a specialization in Celtic Studies, and a neuroscientist who has specialized both in neuroscience and narrative.
