Sam Crosby
Sam Crosby
About the Teacher
Why study with them?
Founder of Recalling Fire, professional facilitator and traditional oral storyteller.
Sam's work is at the intersection of mythology, culture and ecology. His work is in service to those who are 'resurfacing' after a descent, at the vital point of story-making. Rationalists facing irrational things. Successful professionals realising the limitations of materiality. Ecologists and activists who want to move beyond people pleasing and waiting for permission.
Ancient courage for modern challenges.
"The stories tell us we are made by descending into deep water. Down there. The underworld.
In 2019 my family was broadsided. Our newborn boy, Patch, was diagnosed with a profound brain disorder. It wrecked my prideful ego and sent me down to kneel on the ocean floor. I’m still processing the reality of life with a disabled son, but I can tell you I am more fulfilled than ever before.
This world is darkness and light. We are not in control. Never will be. And there is beauty in the chaos.
I believe we'll never truly ‘understand’ life. Rationale and science can be leaky ships for these high seas. But, if our deliverance is in the deepest, darkest waters, we don't have to keep bailing them out. We can go down. Once in a while... we must.
Feelings, trust, love – the stuff of story – will guide us on."
Sam's work is at the intersection of mythology, culture and ecology. His work is in service to those who are 'resurfacing' after a descent, at the vital point of story-making. Rationalists facing irrational things. Successful professionals realising the limitations of materiality. Ecologists and activists who want to move beyond people pleasing and waiting for permission.
Ancient courage for modern challenges.
"The stories tell us we are made by descending into deep water. Down there. The underworld.
In 2019 my family was broadsided. Our newborn boy, Patch, was diagnosed with a profound brain disorder. It wrecked my prideful ego and sent me down to kneel on the ocean floor. I’m still processing the reality of life with a disabled son, but I can tell you I am more fulfilled than ever before.
This world is darkness and light. We are not in control. Never will be. And there is beauty in the chaos.
I believe we'll never truly ‘understand’ life. Rationale and science can be leaky ships for these high seas. But, if our deliverance is in the deepest, darkest waters, we don't have to keep bailing them out. We can go down. Once in a while... we must.
Feelings, trust, love – the stuff of story – will guide us on."
