Michael Toms
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A Basque native, Arrien is at the forefront of those who see the common threads that unite us while honoring our differences. She speaks of the importance of myth and symbols in everyday life and combines the two disciplines of anthropology and psychology. Her cross-cultural approach provides both a universal and practical means of addressing health and well-being.
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Our culture is bent on avoiding aging. The problem with that is every one of us is aging every day. Arrien points to the enormous possibilities for cultural change as we come into our wisdom years. She opens a gateway to personal possibility and an affirmation that we truly can look ahead to the best years of our lives.
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Eastern philosophy tells us that the only constant in life is change. We move into our day feeling secure about the future, then suddenly we are faced with a catastrophe. A new world is born and our lives are forever altered. In these times of transition what do we do? How do we move beyond fear and anger to live heartfully in the field of positive possibilities?
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One of the oldest tools for revealing the territory of the unconscious, the Tarot has been used for centuries to tap deep levels of self-knowledge. Here, Arrien, a native Basque and anthropologist, speaks of universal archetypes in the Tarot, and how these archetypes can be used for self-understanding.
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Using the oracle as a tool for self-transformation is a much needed art in a technologically based society. Here, two persons whose personal and professional lives integrate the pragmatic and mysterious aspects of ancient oracular tools, come together to explore the possibilities. Considerable food for the mind and heart emerge in this dynamic dialogue. Angeles Arrien is a Basque folklorist and anthropologist. Dominie Cappadonna completed her doctorate...
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Arrien gathered wisdom from a variety of indigenous cultures distilling it into four paths of wise, effective action-"showing up, paying attention, telling the truth and being unattached to the outcome." These are the archetypal paths of the warrior, healer, visionary and teacher. The opportunity to embody these archetypes arises in every situation in our lives.