Myth Dreaming: Bed-Time Stories for Grown-Ups
Mythic storytelling and meditation
Over the course of an hour or hour and a half event, I’ll retell a fairy tale or mythic story and close the evening by guiding a meditation to facilitate mythic sleep and dreams and/or facilitate discussion and…
Workshop
Description
Over the course of an hour or hour and a half event, I’ll retell a fairy tale or mythic story and close the evening by guiding a meditation to facilitate mythic sleep and dreams and/or facilitate discussion and creative interaction. Bed-time stories aren’t just for children. In turbulent times, adults crave imagination.
Benefits
This will be be an inspiring, relaxing, and memorable program. Every time I perform these stories, I’m struck anew by how much delight and imagination they bring to audiences from a wide, wide range of backgrounds. A lot of us crave a deeper connection to both imagination and rest and receptivity: this session would help audiences develop both.
Hosted by Ingrid Norton
About the Host
I'm an expert facilitator, educator, public speaker, and storyteller, with experience leading a range of participatory experiences, seminars, and workshops for diverse, creative professionals. I've performed ancient and modernized myths at venues from libraries to open air festivals. I lead participatory workshops and consult on imaginative storytelling and cultural change. I have a PhD in literature from Princeton and a Master's of Theology from Harvard Divinity School. My work brings together scholarly expertise, spiritual depth, and artistic flair. I'm the founder of The Myth Lab, a new NYC-based project that brings together artists and audiences to develop imaginative stories that envision a more ecologically and emotionally whole world.
Client Requirements
For larger groups, a microphone and seating arragements where participants/the audience can face each other, especially for participatory offerings.
Focus Areas
Creative/CultureWell-being/Health
Location
New York, NY, USA
Languages
English
Travel Locations
I'd be delighted to travel to other cities and locations for this work if expenses are covered.
Corporate Experience
Moderate
Certifications & Credentials
Doctorate in literature from Princeton – 2023; Master's of Theology from Harvard Divinity School – 2016.
Session Types Offered
Interactive & Passive
Past Experience Doing Sessions
Yes - Interactive
Past Clients
Brooklyn Public Library, The Carey Gabay Foundation, Princeton Women's Network
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