The Shape of Things Other

A journey into, and with, the work of Daniel Deardorff and his book The Other Within: The Genius of Deformity in Myth, Culture, and Psyche 
(3rd ed.,Inner Traditions, 2022) 

Judith-Kate Friedman, life partner of storyteller, mythsinger and polymath Daniel Deardorff (1952-2019), joins The Fifth Direction to offer a deep dive into Danny’s soul-stirring book The Other Within over four Sunday mornings, culminating in a half-day retreat. 

This online exploration invites us to engage with Deardorff's profound reflections on outsiderhood, the phenomenon of 'othering,' and the hidden gifts that lie within all who dwell on the fringes. We’ll find keys to unlock imprisoned parts of the imagination and wander in good company with the wild and the wyrd.

We are offering A Pay-What-You-Can sliding scale for tickets ($AUD99-$199), with all proceeds going to the Mythsinger Legacy Project. Tickets on sale soon.

Schedule:
February/March 2025 (TBC)

All sessions via Zoom. Sessions will be recorded and available to registered participants only.

The Fifth Direction is a welcome community for everyone. This includes people of all genders, faiths, backgrounds, orientations, ages and abilities. For more information, head to www.thefifthdirection.com

For more information about Daniel Deardorff and the ongoing work in his legacy, please visit Mythsinger Legacy Project.