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The Significance of Storytelling

“Man is a storytelling animal.”

Joseph Campbell after decades of research, found a narrative, a common thread in the stories told by every culture across every continent in the world.

The Hero’s Journey.

There are twelve stages but here is my abridged version.

In short, the hero answers a call to adventure after first refusing to do so due to fear, feelings of unworthiness, or because he was just able to score tickets to Hamilton.

Shenanigans ensue.

There are mentors and ogres and even some magic. Parking spots appear. Deadlines are met.

Then it all falls to shit and he’s convinced he’s gonna die.

After crawling around on his hands and knees, bawling like a little baby, he finally, finally, pulls up his big-boy pants and finds redemption. He realizes that HE was the only obstacle standing in the way of his own success.

He takes a shower, shaves, downs a cold brewski and gathers around anyone who will listen—to tell his fuckin’ story.

“Okay”, he says, leaning forward and lowering his voice you know, for dramatic effect. “I’ve gotta tell ya about this thing that happened to me.” And we all lean in closer to listen.

And you know why? Because EVERYONE can relate!
Because we’ve all been there and we’re dyin’ to compare notes.

“Oh, man. You too?” we say with a knowing nod of the head and maybe even a slap on the back.

Since the beginning of time, we tell our stories because want to help others. We crave connection. We want to let people know that they’re not alone in their seat-of-the-pants journey around this third planet from the Sun.

It’s why Joseph Campbell did it. It’s why Harry Potter, Luke Skywalker, and Jason Silva do it.

And it’s most certainly why I show up here every day.

What story are you dying to tell?

Love you,
Carry on,
xox

The Fluidity of Our Identity ~ Jason Silva Sunday

“I am who I think you think I am.” – Charles Horton Cooley

This is a trip. And, I think, important to try to wrap our brains around.

Carry on,
xox

Language Rewires Our Brain ~ Another Jason Silva Sunday!

“Better language can create better realities.”

The Cosmos Is A Mind Expanding Drug ~ A Jason Silva Sunday

“We are Starstuff and we remember what we forgot”
~Carl Sagen

“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” – W.B. Yeats

Marinate in those two thoughts today you guys and make your Sunday a great one!

Carry on,

xox

Why We Play The Game of Life~A Jason Silva Sunday

“A finite game is played for the purpose of winning, an infinite game for the purpose of continuing the play.” – Kevin Kelly

Oh Holy mutha. With everything I’m learning about life after death, about being immortal, continuing to play the game…because we’re never done…wow.
Carry on…and on…and on,
xox

What Makes A Good Leader—Another Jason Silva Sunday

Everything comes out of nowhere. It starts as an inspired idea. Everything.

The pizza joint at the corner, your relationship (remember, the day before you met—you were complete strangers), where you live, the iPhone…

Jason makes a good point.

Some ideas are sold to us. Our perception is altered. Good ideas spread.
But so does herpes.

In the current political climate, we have to pay close attention to who and what has our ear, try to ignore the rhetoric, be discerning and then decide for ourselves—what makes a good leader.

Happy Sunday!
xox

We Are Cosmic Poetry—A Jason Silva Sunday

“We are dead stars looking back at ourselves.”

“Creativity is Domesticated Madness.” Another Jason Silva Sunday

“Creativity is domesticated madness.” – Anonymous

Right?

Whatever it is that you’re making in the world right now—you are a conduit for greatness.

I believe that from the core of my being—from my big toe.

Keep up the good work you guys! Continue chasing inspiration.
Carry on,
xox

Finding Beauty In The Break-ups —A Jason Silva Sunday


Awwww, man, Jason seems like he’s speaking from experience. Right?

The gut-punch level pain is unmistakable.

Here’s the thing you guys, we are all letting go of people right now. Loves, great and small.

Here’s to loving so big it hurts like hell when it’s gone.
“Tis better to have love and lost”…aw hell, you guys know the rest.

Carry on,
xox

Technology — iPhone Therefore iAm—A Jason Silva Sunday

Jason! Where have you been man? I’ve missed you!
Your stream-of-consciousness, existential ramblings about creativity, life, consciousness and technology have been sadly missing from my weekends as of late.
Welcome back,
xox

Hi, I’m Janet

Mentor. Pirate. Dropper of F-bombs.

This is where I write about my version of life. My stories. Told in my own words.

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