Archetypes
Anonymous is a rather vaporous
idea of how at times we seem
to be possessed by
certain tendencies, to behave
in certain ways, and to take an
interest in areas that may
surprise us. An archetype is an
ideal form that may be found
in many cultures. There are
archetypal patterns such
as the Great Goddess, the healer,
the trickster, the housewife-
or the one who tends the hearth,
that have been written about
in myths around the world.
It would seem at times that
we become relatively possessed
by these archetypal patterns
of behavior that seem to insist
on our acting in certain
ways. It is by study of ancient
myths that we can begin
to see ourselves better through understanding
which patterns seem to dominate
our interactions
with others.
Step 1.
We are powerless over the archetypes that engulf us until we
learn to identify what has become
most important in our lives.
Step 2.
By study of our behavior and the behavior of mythological gods
we become able to see what sorts
of actions we can take that show our
inner selves and break out of patterns
that have come to dominate our
actions.
This is a two step program.
If you get any ideas you can email me at
wordsmight@aol.com and suggest
other links or steps.
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