Erik Ireland
Erik Ireland is a mindfulness teacher, storyteller, and author based in the mountains of Northern California. His work weaves together the modern science of mindfulness and the ancient wisdom of the hero's journey to help people discover the deeper story their lives are already telling and find the courage to live it fully. He is the host of Listen To Sleep, a podcast with over 15 million downloads, and the author of Awaken Your Myth, published by Chronicle Books. He runs The Cabin, an online membership community for people walking the path of natural awakening.
Guided Practice with
Exploring Our Personal Myths
Your personal myth is the story you carry about who you are, where you’ve been, and what you’re capable of becoming. In this practice, Erik Ireland offers grounded mindfulness and storytelling prompts to help you recognize that story, understand how it shapes you, and relate to it with renewed self-determination.
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Eidolon
Discover the impact of our mental images on our inner lives.
Orpheus in the Underworld
An ancient Greek myth of love and loss inspired this 19th-century painting. Reflect on how trust shapes your path through uncertainty.
Experimenting with active imagination
Explore Carl Jung's method of "active imagination" to tap into your unconscious creativity. Discover the power of dream imagery.
Once upon a time
From Cinderella to Snow White, fairy tales are like mirrors reflecting our inner worlds. Consider these coming-of-age stories.
Tale as old as time
Mythmaking is a distinctly human trait. Be they ancient or modern, myths tap into our innate curiosity. Let's investigate.
