Welcome to The Fifth Direction. We are a global community for those seeking deeper meaning in today’s distracted world. Rooted in mythopoetic practice, we gather together to explore the hidden undercurrents of life. This is a space to slow down, rekindle your imagination, and remember the path that leads to soul.

Founder Asher Packman is a depth teacher, writer and storyteller.  He is a former president of Meditation Australia.

Groundbreaking Peabody Award-winning conversation about the big questions of meaning, hosted by Krista Tippett. Every Thursday a new discovery about the immensity of our lives — and frequent special features like poetry, music and Q + A with Krista.

Audio recordings by mythologist Dr. Martin Shaw. They touch on a variety of areas - many circling around the relationship between myth and the living world - as well as what he calls 'Liminal culture'. Primarily a resource for students - please consider studying at our hedge school if you enjoy. Books, audio & art available at Cista Mystica.

The Academy of American Poets is the largest membership-based nonprofit organization fostering an appreciation for contemporary poetry and supporting American poets. For over three generations, the Academy has connected millions of people to great poetry through programs such as National Poetry Month, the largest literary celebration in the world; Poets.org, the Academy’s popular website; American Poet, a biannual literary journal; and an annual series of poetry readings and special events. Since its founding, the Academy has awarded more money to poets than any other organization.

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