Posts by Scott Eberle
The Alchemy of Story
Igniting the Fire of Transformation Ten desert initiates stand around a large circle of gray stones in a stark, open space. This is the threshold: a portal into the realm of Spirit. At the circle’s edge, I stand with my co-guide, Cynthia Morrow, and our three assistants. Together, we hold the container for another Great…
Read MoreStorytelling as a Subversive Act
“In a global world where so many feel powerless, our stories are all we have. Our stories must be told.” – Sue Sully To begin, a snippet of a story . . . A courageous person walks alone into an expansive desert, leaving behind the familiar rhythms and roles of ordinary life. Above is…
Read MoreAre You Queer, Different, Odd, Singular, Strange? The Importance of Belonging
Queer: “1. Differing from what is usual or ordinary; odd; singular; strange.” To belong: “1. To have a proper or suitable place. 2. To be part of; be related or connected (to).” For the first 42 years of my life—42 of 65—I believed that if ever I were to join a new group, I was…
Read MorePodcast: On Being A Mortal Animal with Dr. Scott Eberle
In this interview, we explore the practice of living and dying and what it means to be a mortal animal.
Read MoreThe Red Thread
My own life-thread is red. Red as in life-blood red. Red as in a red-rock desert with its vast open space.
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