by Richard Stromer | Apr 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Often when I reflect on the arrival of Covid-19 on our shores, my mind turns to the last cataclysmic tragedy which gripped the consciousness of America: the heartbreaking events of September 11, 2000. As happened then, the pandemic has left us once again seeking...
by Richard Stromer | Feb 28, 2022 | Archetypes, Faith, The Fool
“The Fool who persists in his folly will become wise.” (William Blake) Few archetypal images are as perennial and ubiquitous as that of the Fool. Some variation of this character has appeared in the stories and myths of virtually every culture and...
by Richard Stromer | Dec 17, 2021 | Newgrange, Rebirth, Spirituality, Winter Solstice
Imagine yourself centuries ago in a climate zone not unlike that of Europe. Harvest time is long past; the winter is upon you. The temperature turns steadily colder, the days grow steadily shorter, and the nights grow steadily longer. It will likely be many months...
by Richard Stromer | Sep 5, 2021 | Awe, High Holy Days, Judaism, Spiritual Development, Spirituality, Symbols and Symbolism, The Sacred
The blowing of the Shofar – a traditional instrument made from the horn of a ram — is one of the most ancient religious practices in the world, dating back to the earliest days of the Jewish People nearly two and half millennia ago. Hearing the Shofar is one of...
by Richard Stromer | Jul 27, 2021 | Fiction, Hero's Journey, Journey, Movies, Personal Mythology, Spirituality
The Wizard of Oz is undoubtedly one of the greatest of America’s cultural icons. In addition to its fame as a classic of pop culture, the film is also considered among the greatest cinematic works of all time. For example, The Wizard of Oz was selected in 1989 by the...
