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Tag Archives: security
why Sidney holds the rope
Waking from a troubled sleep, Sidney found himself floating freely in a space of dim gray light… He looked all around for some means of support. But found nothing for his hands to hold. Nothing for his feet to stand … Continue reading
Posted in myth, new age, new mythology, peace, psychology, spirituality, Uncategorized
Tagged belief, change, conspiracy, conspiracy theory, lie, politics, security
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hang time
Often a quote will sound good, until I think about it… However, the quote below not only sounds good, but makes a lot of sense to me… …especially at this time… …as I consider possible futures: “We must all hang … Continue reading
Posted in artwork, history, new age, new mythology, peace
Tagged Benjamin Franklin, courage, future, quote, security, strength
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the fable of Chicken Little revisited: Fox defends himself in court
Yes, I lied to Chicken Little when I told him the sky was falling… But he believed me, without asking for evidence… …so isn’t he partly to blame for his misfortune? Yes, I knew Chicken Little was especially vulnerable to … Continue reading
Posted in cartoon, folktale, new age, new mythology, peace, poetry
Tagged anxiety, awareness, Chicken Little, courage, fable, fear, Fox, security, self awareness, story
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fable of the strong fearful woman
For years, our heroine—we’ll call her “Elizabeth” because she likes the name—had struggled to create security for herself. She’d moved to area untroubled by tornadoes, hurricanes, or earthquakes… …then entered well-paid profession that promised future stability. Her employer—a large but … Continue reading
Posted in folktale, new age, new mythology, peace, photos, psychology, spirituality, Uncategorized
Tagged change, doubt, fear, growth, healing, heroine, insecurity, meditation, security, self help, strength, transformation
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Michael Patton
Myth Steps (& peace mill) 