Meet me in New York City, 1 June 2013

Join author Thomas Moore at the Open Center in NYC   Becoming an Individual: The Myth of Artemis Saturday, June 1, 10am-1pm The New York Open Center In these times of intense media exposure and narrow education and work requirements, it isn't easy to live your own life and become a true individual. The Greek mythic figure of Artemis inspires love and respect for your own values, vision and style. She embodies aggressive protection of your hopes and  potentialities. This workshop considers the many details of her story in support of being a strong, self possessed person comfortable with your own tastes and thinking. It teaches how to cultivate your "virgin soul," your own pristine inner nature and your dignity and value as a person. Members: $60 / Nonmembers: $75 Register here  Living on the Boundaries: The Myth of Hermes Saturday, June 1, 2:30-5:30pm The New York Open Center  American life is still influenced by the Puritan founders. Many feel the need to be excessively virtuous and rule-bound. The Greek myth of Hermes offers valuable alternatives, showing ways of being creative and expressive that are more playful than orderly. He turns many accepted values upside down. Both C. G. Jung and James Hillman said that Hermes is absolutely necessary for healing the soul. D. W. Winnicott was another therapist that embodied the values of Hermes. This workshop explores the stories of Hermes as they model a free, imaginative and unusually deep approach to life and work. He was called the psychopompos, the guide of souls, and this session offers lessons in guiding your soul to its depth. The New York Open Center   22 East 30th Street, New York, NY 10016, between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue.   There is off-the-street parking on 30th Street and 29th Street.   Members: $60 / Nonmembers: $75 Combined price when registering for both Thomas Moore workshops at the same time: $140 Register here www.careofthesoul.net