Day 20 – Myth as healing

In this video, Mark explores the importance of mythical stories in the process of healing. Myths address the challenges we all face: waiting in uncertainty, navigating darkness, wrestling with struggle, and searching for hope. All themes that we are familiar with in the season of Advent.

Share your thoughts

Reflect on how myths and stories have served your own process of healing. Share as you feel comfortable to do so, below.

Mark Vernon

Mark Vernon is a psychotherapist and writer exploring ancient philosophy, spirituality, and contemporary life. He maintains a private practice in London and has worked at the Maudsley Hospital. His recent books examine William Blake, Dante, and Owen Barfield’s Christianity.

Mark contributes to BBC, Aeon, and The Idler, presents radio programmes, and podcasts with Rupert Sheldrake. He serves as Philosopher in Residence at Broughton Sanctuary and directs The Realisation Festival. His work spans major festivals including Hay and Edinburgh International.

Educated in physics, theology, and philosophy (PhD) at Durham, Oxford, and Warwick, Mark began his career as a Church of England priest before transitioning to psychotherapy and writing two decades ago.