The scariest monster in ancient Greek mythology was not a cyclops, sea monster, or dragon. It was a woman named Medusa.
Legend has it that she was assaulted by Poseidon in Athena's temple. In her anger, Athena transformed Medusa's hair into venomous snakes and disfigured her face so badly that anyone who gazed at her would be turned to stone.
Medusa was finally defeated by the hero Perseus. He crept into her cave one day while she was sleeping. Using his polished shield as a mirror, he cut off her head.
Medusa is a good representation of the fear we feel sometimes. It's 2020. There are problems and distractions on every side. Politics, the economy, a global virus, social unrest, and a million other hissing vipers threaten to stop us dead in our tracks.
We imagine our creatives lives to be nice and calm, like walking through a field of dandelions on a spring day. But it's more like a battle. Every day you must take up your sword and shield.
On today's podcast, Kent challenges us to summon our "inner Perseus" and slay the monster of fear.
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