Prometheus’ Chains: The Myth of Shenpa

All myths evolve in the light of intelligence and imagination (also known as basic goodness). We conceive of what conceives us in an eternal wish to know where we came from and why. The stories we tell are powerful for one reason: they engage our inherent wisdom to illuminate the path, which leads to realms beyond story or conception. In this article, Crystal Gandrud of Boston, explores how the myth of Prometheus connects to the concept of shenpa (being hooked by experience). See article