First, a Prelude and definition. In my fave all-time book, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, the Mentor named Melchizedek tells the Hero of the story, named Santiago, that everyone has a Personal Legend and that it is “… what you’ve…
The key to making your dreams come true–you know get the book deal for $250,000 with Random House or booking yourself out months in advance–is ENDURANCE. If you’re feeling like you are getting tired in the middle of your journey…
It’s April Fools’ week and I have a gift for you. I wrote the 5th Module for my 12-week playshop Return to Enchantment based on many years of research on our friend the Trickster. I wrote about the Female Trickster too, as…
“Myths are not just for putting children to sleep, they’re for waking adults up.” –Zaman Stanizai Founded by Kwame Scruggs in 2003, Alchemy, Inc has worked with over 1,200 male youth in a group setting. His mission: to create a…
[AWD_likebutton] It’s only January and already I’m experiencing the rollercoaster effect. Beaming: “I’m fabulous and doing great!” [2 hours later] Bemoaning: “No one wants my stuff…I’ll never make more money…” We all go through this. It’s just beautiful to be…
[AWD_likebutton] Brazil is a land of mystical rhythms emerging from thunderous drums in the deepest part of night. Reminiscing about the three months I lived and breathed ritual and popular music in Salvador da Bahia brings back some of the…
