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Since 1973 New Dimensions Radio/Media, a not-for-profit membership organization, has been producing and distributing the "New Dimensions" radio series heard worldwide. Each week, this life-long learning program series presents leading-edge thinkers, scientists, artists, healers, ecologists, spiritual leaders, and social architects in award winning, deep dialogues.
The Greeks have given us a wealth of folklore and myths that are full of meaning for our lives. Among them are stories of the Goddess Artemis and her human counterpart, Atlanta. Their myths are rich with complexity, just like life itself. They give us clues as to how to navigate the zig-zags of our life path. Jean Shinoda Bolen declares, “Everybody has setbacks, everybody has suffering, everybody losses and wins at certain times of their lives.” She advises us to not give up; to call on the strengths of the Artemis archetype is to persevere without becoming bitter. Bolen encourages us to persist with what gives our life meaning and purpose. You’ll be able to find your own connection with the grit and passion of Artemis in her refusal to give up while facing formidable foes. Greek myths help to illuminate the hero and heroine buried within. They give us inspiration to live into our fullness. (hosted by Justine Willis Toms)
Bio
Jean Shinoda Bolen, M.D. is a psychiatrist, Jungian analyst, and an internationally known speaker. She is a former board member of the Ms. Foundation, an advocate for a 5th UN World Conference on Women, a convener of the Millionth Circle Initiative, as well as a permanent representative to the UN representing the NGO, Pathways to Peace.
She’s the author of many books, including:
- Goddesses in Everywoman: Powerful Archetypes in Women’s Lives
(Harper Paperbacks 2004)
- Crones Don’t Whine: Concentrated Wisdom for Juicy Women
(Red Wheel/Weiser 2003)
- The Millionth Circle: How to Change Ourselves and The World–The Essential Guide to Women’s Circles
(Conari Press 1999)
- Urgent Message from Mother: Gather the Women, Save the World
(Conari Press 2008)
- Like a Tree: How Trees, Women, and Tree People Can Save the Planet
(Conari Press 2010)
- Artemis: The Indomitable Spirit in Everywoman
(Conari Press 2014)
To learn more about Jean Shinoda Bolen go to www.jeanbolen.com.
Topics explored in this dialogue include:
- How babies are born with their own temperaments
- The birth of the Goddess Artemis and her request for gifts from her father
- Why Artemis is an archetype embodied by activists, environmentalists, feminists, and animal rights workers
- Who is the Atalanta in Greek folklore and a description of her myth
- How does Hippomenes win Atalanta in marriage
- What is means to have an indomitable spirit
- How the Artemis archetype inspires us to be a strong voice for what is right and good in these troubled times
Host: Justine Willis Toms Interview Date: 7/9/2014 Program Number: 3514
