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The Poet: More Important Than King

Years ago, I heard poet David Whyte say that the title of ‘greatest poet in Ireland’ was once considered more important than ‘King’. He was…

Feb 28, 2023

The Poet: More Important Than King

Feb 28, 2023

Federer: In Truth and Beauty

Asher Packman respectfully invokes the spirit of David Foster Wallace in paying homage to Roger Federer’s 1000 wins on the ATP Tour.

Sep 17, 2022

Federer: In Truth and Beauty

Sep 17, 2022

We are Homo ludens, and it’s playtime

From the cradle to the grave, the element of play holds a unique and vital place in our human experience. What makes us human is that we…

Jul 2, 2022

We are Homo ludens, and it’s playtime

Jul 2, 2022

‘Iron John’ and The Mythopoetic Men’s Movement

Lecture to The Jung Society of Melbourne (15/10/21)

Jun 7, 2022

‘Iron John’ and The Mythopoetic Men’s Movement

Jun 7, 2022

She-King: The Mythopoetic Reunion of Masculine and Feminine

Lecture to The Jung Society of Melbourne (20/5/22)

Jun 6, 2022

She-King: The Mythopoetic Reunion of Masculine and Feminine

Jun 6, 2022

Agreeing Where the Water Goes: The Enduring Friendship of William Stafford and Robert Bly

With the passing of Robert Bly last November, it seems right to be sharing some words on his unique relationship with William Stafford. On…

Apr 12, 2022

Agreeing Where the Water Goes: The Enduring Friendship of William Stafford and Robert Bly

Apr 12, 2022

The ‘Shell Game’ of Hope

It’s possible to embrace a different kind of hope, one that understands death is a part of life.

May 6, 2021

The ‘Shell Game’ of Hope

May 6, 2021

Journeying with Janus: A Mythic Perspective of Blood Cancer

Exploring the potential of looking at a health condition through the lens of imagination and ancient story.

Apr 15, 2021

Journeying with Janus: A Mythic Perspective of Blood Cancer

Apr 15, 2021

Asher Packman

Asher Packman

Asher Packman is a storyteller, depth-oriented guide and scholar of the mythopoetic. You can find him at asherpackman.com.

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