A Calling Against the Winds: The Dual Father Archetype
Inspiration
When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.
Henry Ford
Food For Thought
In today’s episode, I explore the archetype of the wind as a representation of the boisterous spirit that will attempt to rip us from our foundation. In this analysis of the North-Wind and the Sun, the winds of change are examined as a dual role of the father archetype, that force that fosters change, but to what end? With the wind representing a moving force for change, I examine how psychological growth manifests through loving kindness even in the face of perceivable negative undercurrents.
Namaste, my friends. May peace and blessings find you on your journey to advance confidently in the direction of your dreams.
Nurturing Grace: The Divine Equation of Love & Preventing Burnout – A Sacred Journey: Where Myths Unfold and Potential Awakens
Are you a chronic caregiver, natural helper, or over-giver who feels like you’re running on empty? In this episode of A Sacred Journey, we dive into Dr. Thomas Maples’ insightful essay, Nurturing Grace: The Divine Equation of Love.We explore the "divine equation" from the Gospel of Mark—loving your neighbor as yourself—and why internal self-nurturance is a non-negotiable prerequisite for sustainable service. Learn why you "can't pour wine from a broken bottle," how to integrate the "holy no" to protect your boundaries, and practical ways to practice silence through Lectio Divinaand the intentional pause.
- Nurturing Grace: The Divine Equation of Love & Preventing Burnout
- The Chiseling of the Soul: Finding Mercy Beyond Guilt and Shame
- Filling Your Cup: The Discipline of Loving-Kindness
- Fill Your Glass: The Disciplined Practice of Loving-Kindness
- The Architecture of Joy: Navigating Darkness to Find Your Light
