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We need myths and even ideologies to make sense of the world and be active in it. When I say this, I employ these two terms in a positive way. Modern consciousness has devalued myths, reducing them to false stories. Yet, since the Romantic reaction to the Enlightenment, artists, poets and scholars have begun to […]
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We are meditating on the archetype of the Green Man, who is often depicted with a beard that surrounds his head like a wreath, and in it dwell living things, including fauna, birds, grapes, and more. He is a symbol of humanity’s profound interdependence with the vegetative world and of male generativity, indeed of healthy […]
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I was moved by Gianluigi’s fine meditations on Trees this past week, and by the wise Comments that followed on them from the readers of these daily meditations. I am moved to return to the chapter on “The Green Man” archetype in my book on ten metaphors for recovering a healthy masculinity. Given the obscene […]
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This is a summary of the previous week’s daily meditations. Some are written by Matthew Fox (MF) and some are written by his colleague, Gianluigi Gugliermetto. (GG) You can click on any title to view the DM in its entirety. Also, remember that each Monday DM continues to include a video teaching by Matthew Fox. […]
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In the collection of ancient books that we call the Bible, trees are mostly presented as symbols of life, prosperity, and fruitfulness. They are recognized by species — about 15 of them — with those that are more common in Palestine having pride of place, including oaks, fig trees, olive trees, pomegranate trees, and date […]
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