“To change how we see things takes falling in love. The same becomes altogether different. Like love, a shift of sight can be redemptive – not in the religious sense of saving the soul for heaven, but in a more pragmatic sense. As at a redemptive center, you get something back for what you had misperceived as merely worthless. The noisome symptoms of every day can be revalued and their usefulness reclaimed…. A restructuring of perception is what I am after in this book. I want us to see the child we were, the adult we are, and the children who require us in one way or another, in a light that shifts the valences from curse to blessing, or if not blessing at least symptom of calling.”

James Hillman (1996), The Soul’s Code: In Search of Character and Calling, pp. 34-35.

What are new paths for the field of Women’s Spirituality and Goddess Studies? What are new models and methods for our scholarly inquiry? What are the complexities around issues of Cultural Appropriation? These are just a sampling of the possible topics to be considered for the Call for Papers, offered by The  Association for the Study of Women and Mythology. Visit their site to learn about this exciting upcoming conference in San Francisco, CA, May 2012.

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We’re excited to share with you that a new JCF Mythological RoundTable® group is starting in the beautiful valley of Ojai! On Wednesday, October 26th, come and explore the far-reaching influences Joseph Campbell has has upon film in all of its mythic content.

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The frequent appearance of mythological figures and motifs in all areas of popular culture speaks to the notion that mythologies, far from being relics of the past, continue to have significance in the contemporary world.  Contemporary revisionings and reinterpretations of ancient mythological elements reflect the attitudes of current culture. Proposals relating to this general theme are welcomed by December 15, 2011.

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Depth Insights is gathering new submissions for the next issue of their semi-annual E-zine. Click here for details on themes, deadlines, and submission guidelines.

Our October ENewsletter is now available – click here to read.