10 Mythic Questions in search of the INNER GOLD
pondering his inner gold
‘The true self is found through the ecstatic giving of the self…’
-Anon
Hello my fellow Mythic Adventurers!
On the heels of my last post- THE INNER JOURNEY, i would like to propose the following questions as further means of preparing for our upcoming journey to PALENQUE.
Consider:
Inquiry & identification of our INNER GOLD as the basis for a Mythic Currency.
So what do i mean by ‘OUR INNER GOLD?’
Currency is usually thought of as a competitive means for establishing what is yours and what is mine.
Consumer culture encourages us to hoard gold, literally.
When we think of an ‘economic exchange’ we usually think about money for goods or services.
The ritual of exchange is ripe for all sorts of possibility but has currently reduced to a soulless act that devalues and depersonalizes the parties involved.
Lets reinvent this!
Swap out the old gold standard for a radical new one that honors our INNER GOLD.
What if we embraced a currency that celebrates what WE value as a community: our gifts, connection, sharing, principles, visions, goodwill…
Currency which supports moments of sharing; shared visions, wisdom and dreams…courageous exchanges of soul truths and heartfelt reflections like petals bursting from fertile darkness
Currency which reveals hidden currents of abundance; creative forms of inner riches imbued with magical intent
Currency invested with the ‘spirit of the gift’…a spirit which inspires each of us to keep our gifts in motion…
Onward and inward to THE INNER GOLD.
Below are a set of questions designed to help with a process of identifying our inner riches.
How can we write our own bank balance in this new culture, to quote Polly, if we don’t stop to take stock of what we can share?
I live in a constant state of longing to go deeper with my friends and community.
I see SO MUCH INNER GOLD shining in those around me, how could i not want to support them in sharing it?
Make no mistake, there are A LOT of communities around the world today exploring new models of currency. There is a new gold standard being embraced by creative communities today….lets join them in this conversation of practice.
Mythic currency as COLLECTIVE PERMISSION?
Permission to go deeper, past surface level transactions, beyond ego-fear and scarcity…especially if we know that others are also taking stock of their inner gold!
Let these questions reveal and celebrate the INNER GOLD that pools and shines within us: those visions and intentions we secretly hold, those beautiful truths we’ve witnessed, those emerging superpowers we’re birthing…the gifts we are so eager to share.
Mythic Currency: revealed through a process of self-reflection in which we learn to acknowledge our inner gold and face those things that keep us from wielding it!
A word of encouragement
We are both coward and champion, every one us; in this process of learning how to show up authentically, in owning our true gifts and finding the inner strength to face our shadows.
Do we try to rid ourselves of our inner cowards?
I say NO… let Champion and Coward embrace.
By challenging ourselves to go deeper with others through joined intent and action, our quality of experience in life will increase…and our champion grow stronger.
My vision of community is one in which we not only get to celebrate the good times together, but where we journey together towards attaining our highest aspirations, often by facing heroic challenges!
Why do we come together when we feel good, or in order to feel good…and then isolate ourselves when we struggle?
It is my champion now that writes this, that reaches out, that wants to take chances despite my fears.
You might say:
‘Buts it scary to open up…i’ve been burned before…how do i know i’ll be safe..what if i look inside myself and i have nothing to offer…what if nobody cares about what i have to share…what will others think about …etc etc.’
I say:
‘Steady on, brave souls, take heart and lets find our courage together! A new dawn wind fills our sails and beckons our mythic ships, onto new lands blossoming within and onto old, tired worlds- much needing our inner gold! As pirate champions we sail…not with a desire to loot and plunder but with a boldness to renew ourselves and thus the world …in the name of THE MARVELOUS…flying the flag of WONDER’’
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Go deep with these questions now and determine how deeply you wish to share later.
Be gentle with yourself and go slow in the process of revelation.
Establishing trust is critical in sharing your gifts.
Maybe all of these won’t speak to you, maybe just a few, thats ok too…
Have fun with the process!
10 Mythic Questions in search of the INNER GOLD
PLAYERS
Who are you and what role do you play on the Mythic stage of your life?
Name? Bonus points for origin story & personal manifesto!
(We have many selves…describe one you wish to share now)
ALLIES
Who are the allies that you draw strength, support and inspiration from?
An ally can be any person or being but may also be a quality or concept.
MYSTIC FIRE
What inner gold shines within you? What form of gift does your inner gold take on in the world?
SHADOW MEDICINE
What shadows have you or are you now facing within yourself? What keeps you from your inner gold?
YES,AND…
How do you keep ‘the play’ in motion?
What agreements help you ‘play well’ with others?
THE MYSTERY
How do you embrace uncertainty, experience beyond understanding and that which is beyond knowing? Why would you?
ALCHEMICAL
What affords you the power of transformation/ transmutation in your life?
Share a ritual, practice, ally…anything which helps/has helped you in facing your Shadow Medicine.
PRESCRIPTIONS
Name something that has helped you bring your inner gold into the world.
It could be a practice, an inspiration, an activity, a saying, an ally…etc.
STEWARDSHIP
How do you serve others and/or your community? In what ways do you support others in realizing their inner gold?
INVITATIONS
What invitations do you wish to extend to others? Invitations to journey, to play, to create, to explore, to ….
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The Palenque 2012 Experience Designers Notebook presents tips, techniques and reflections on how to create your own inspiring social experiences from Professor Violet, one of SF’s most illustrious Puppeteering Mustachioed Dandy experience designers and proponents of CREATOR CULTURE.
In this ongoing series of posts i will sharing my love for experience design, relate behind-the-scenes observations on PALENQUE 2012 and explore what makes for awesome, inspiring, life-changing, wildly creative, participatory, surprising and TRANSFORMATIONAL experiences!
