The Power of Your Story in ‘Now You See Me, Now You don’t’

Now You See Me, Now You Don’t – The Power of Illusion and Identity Now You See Me, Now You Don’t is, at first glance, a film about illusionists — master tricksters who turn deception into art. But beneath the shimmer of spectacle and adrenaline lies something far deeper: a meditation on how we reinvent ourselves…

Online Seminar: Awakening the Storyteller Within

“The heroic quest is about saying ‘yes’ to yourself and in so doing, becoming more fully alive and more effective in the world…The quest is replete with dangers and pitfalls, but it offers great rewards: the capacity to be successful in the world, knowledge of the mysteries of the human soul, and the opportunity to…

The Power of Your Story in ‘Mystic River’

Introduction: Confronting the Shadows Beneath Our Past Mystic River is a gripping and haunting exploration of friendship, trauma, and justice set in an Irish-American neighborhood of Boston. Directed by Clint Eastwood, the story follows three men whose lives were forever changed by a violent childhood event. Decades later, the brutal murder of a teenage girl reconnects…

Online Course: What Story Are You Living?

Step into the stories that have shaped generations, inspired millions, and changed the way we see ourselves and the world. Join Peter de Kuster-renowned storyteller, and guide-on a cinematic adventure through the 1001 greatest movies ever made. This is not just a film list; it’s an invitation to explore the stories you tell yourself, discover…

The Hero’s Journey in 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas

Jules Verne’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Seas is not just a pioneering science fiction adventure-it’s a profound meditation on the quest for knowledge, the boundaries of human freedom, and the mysteries of the human heart. The journey of Professor Aronnax, Conseil, and Ned Land aboard Captain Nemo’s Nautilus is a classic hero’s journey, but with a spiral structure: each…