More about
the Mythos-Sphere Process
What we do, in a nutshell (a large nutshell): We alternate meditative inner work with open-ended arts processes, building a rhythm between inner and outer experience. We begin by tuning into place, and we always return to the physical as a common touchstone for the expression of inner thoughts, images and feelings.
With my undergrad education — in Education:) — at one end of my career, and my doctoral research in Myth and Depth Psych at the other, and a whole lot of experience as artist-maker and teacher in between, I developed this process. My goal is two-fold:
to help individuals—like you—become more fluid with intuitive expression through creativity
to provide a friendly social setting to share that expression
Typical activities include reverie in the landscape, journaling, guided meditation; collage, drawing, painting and print-making; and group dialogue, using simple games and tools of chance/oracle. The specifics vary from event to event, according to theme and individual variation.
We share the ideas and images that come up during the process. Sharing is always optional.
It is freeing and exhilarating to just play—with color, line, form, word… It may seem frivolous or silly, or like nothing much is happening… Then, magically, amazing discoveries appear while you're busy messing around. When you have the opportunity for that kind of play with other people, you develop a whole new wonderful way of communicating and relating.
