Dance of the Maenad
Ecstatic dance, as a spiritual movement, is increasing in popularity. However, it is an ancient ritual and one used by the Maenads millenniums ago.
Dionysus – Cock Worship & Inversion
In ancient Greece, the erect phallus was worshipped as a symbol of Dionysus. Explore the psychology behind this practice.
Dionysus – Calling (Video)
To the ancient Greeks, Dionysus represented the dancing universe and ceaseless flow of energy that unites us with one another and all the universe. To ...
Dionysus – The Rise and Fall (and Rise)
Disclaimer: My exploration of the rise and fall of Dionysus is a work in progress. While it necessarily touches on religion (Greek mythology and Christianity), ...
San Francisco
Video mix and photos of San Francisco by Michael Music: San Francisco by Scott McKenzie Art can speak to each of us as individuals in ...
Romantic Love: Hearts on Fire
This post builds on The Seven Loves: An Introduction. In that discussion, I briefly look at the Triangle of Love (passion, intimacy, and commitment) and how ...
Dionysus – An Introduction
The ancient Greeks left us with spectacular architectural design, art, literature, and philosophy that still influence us some 2,500+ years later. But, what of their ...
Hestia vs. Aphrodite: Cognitive Dissonance
Exploring the archetypal influence of Hestia and Aphrodite on men and women and the resulting potential for cognitive dissonance within each of us and our relationships.
The Seven Loves – An Introduction
What is love? This post briefly explores the seven forms of love though the "Triangle of Love" theory. By understanding the "forms" we are able to see and anticipate the progression of love though different stages.