JEAN HOUSTON/THE WIZARD OF US 01/16/13




ConsciousSHIFT with host Julie Ann Turner show

Summary: Jean Houston, visionary leader and author of "The Wizard of Us: Transformational Lessons from Oz," reveals how the beloved story The Wizard of Oz has the power to reveal the Hero’s Journey that awaits each of us. Through a mythic lens, we may discover how Dorothy’s adventure in a magical land inspires our lives today, offering valuable tools to guide us through our challenging times ... where we may learn to thrive rather than merely to survive. Jean shares with us the deeper messages within The Wizard of Oz, aligned with the Hero’s Journey that awaits each of us - a profound adventure of self-discovery and awakened potential. Together we'll explore lessons to propel you into greater self-understanding, and understanding of the human condition, the importance of myth, and the critical nature of our role in the larger world story and how we can participate in the creation of a better world. THE WIZARD IS US In exploring The Wizard of Us, we'll discover the powerful, unique skills and qualities of Dorothy, the Wizard, and the other archetypes of mind, heart, and courage that live within each of us. You’ll begin to expand your thinking, open your heart, and build the courage to truly connect with your own Hero’s Journey. It’s time to uncover your inner hero and become the essential human you were always meant to be. Jean Houston is a visionary thinker, teacher, and philosopher who pioneered the Human Potential Movement and established the Social Artistry leadership model that she used in her work with the United Nations Development Programme. Over the course of her life’s work, Houston has developed a worldwide network of social leaders, educators, and philosophers, and has worked with agencies of the United Nations, NASA, and many others. She is the author of nearly thirty books. .