Joyful Participation in the Sorrows of the World

Myth Matters

“Participate joyfully in the sorrows of the world. We cannot cure the world of sorrows, but we can choose to live in joy.” Joseph Campbell
A lot has changed in a mere two weeks and I hope that you are safe and healthy.

In the recent podcast about Loki and the quantum cosmos, I suggested that we need to use our ability to question and cultivate a new state of openness. I received requests to talk more about this "openness," which led me to consider these words from Joseph Campbell.

There is a connection between this wisdom and the old stories, one's sense of belonging to the world, and the ability to live this paradox of joy and sorrow. Here is my attempt to knit them together for you, offered with the wish that you find some inspiration and encouragement here.

The need for physical distance compels us to spend more time at home and perhaps alone, yet we have technologies like the podcast to connect with each other.

Take good care of yourself.

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