Category: Analytical Psychology
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Iron John (Part Two): 2 Seize of the Mature Masculine Archetype
Iron John: Two Engage the Mature Masculine Mindset Personal Reflection on the Mature Masculine My journey into a mature masculine mindset started as a young man but lasted for many years. It would be a lie to state that it has reached a final state because I see development as a continual affair of body,…
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Iron John: 2 Re-Envision a Cultural Dream Now (Part One)
Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes. Carl Jung Iron John and a Dreamer’s Dream Three decades ago, Iron John A Book About Men, by Robert Bly, created somewhat of a cultural movement amongst men. I have always imagined myself part…
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New Beginnings: 2 Shed the Old & Adopt the New
New Beginnings, New You! Poetry & the Soul’s Work Have you ever noticed, How life unfolds much as the season’s effect on a tree. We are born, aspire to great heights, To one day fall, in the cold winter’s night A wise bard, Robert Bly, once replied, “It is not our job to remain whole.We…
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Self-Esteem: 2 Create Positive Meaning through Lived Action
Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow. Helen Keller Self-Esteem: A Fictional Case Analysis Every morning, she stared in the mirror, ashamed of what she saw looking back at her. With a resilient spirit and being loved by her friends and boyfriend, her essence breathed popularity itself. Yet, only if…
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Harness Your Personal Vision: 2 Dream, Believe, Prevail, & Succeed
To work the soul is to go within;That is where the treasure dwells.But in yearning to see its beauty,the plight of hardship often swells.A wise woman once warned of perilsthat will distract us from the plan.”Untilled ground, however rich, will bring forth thistles and thorns; so also the mind of man.” (~St. Teresa of Avila)What…
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Into the Depths of a Dream: 3 Steps to Ignite the Passion of Soul
“It is by going down into the abyss that we recover the treasures of life. Where you stumble, there lies your treasure.” Joseph Campbell Into the Depths of the Abyss “The interpretation of Dreams is the royal road to a knowledge of the unconscious activities of the mind” ― Sigmund Freud Two types of dreams exist.…
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Unmask Excellence: Conquer Imposter Syndrome 4 Success
Got excellence? Or does imposter syndrome get in your way? Imposter syndrome is a psychological pattern where individuals doubt their accomplishments and have an internalized fear of being exposed as a fraud. This mindset can seriously inhibit personal and professional growth, leading to missed opportunities and unfulfilled potential. Addressing and overcoming imposter syndrome is critical…
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Happiness: 2 Create Inner Peace in the Dark Meadow
Words of Inspiration and Wisdom from the VLOG… A Sacred Journey Podcast It is our choice to believe in the beauty of dreams unfolding. When we direct our mind’s eye to belief, faith guides us in the direction necessary to realize our Self as it unfolds into its most optimal being. Are you being your…
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Develop Resilience: 4 Rules for Inner Peace
Resilience 4 Heart Was I good enough? Who could have known? The voice from within called from the void of the unknown. Would that bring joy, a degree of happiness within? Only time could tell; for now, it remains imagined. Resilience is there, but not in a form that is known. It exists as a…
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Integrity: The Courage 2…
Integrity: The Courage to… Integrity is a cornerstone for moral courage and strength It is not bestowed, but nurtured from within. Through caring attitudes, honesty, generosity, and loving kindness assured We create a moral character, based upon the wisdom of action… not words Integrity, Courage, and the Will to Persevere I have been on a…
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Ignite Your Spirit: Explorations 4 Inner Beauty
Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it. Confucius Engaging Spirit They Say that Beauty Rests in the Eye of the Beholder But look over there, and what do you see? Oh, what hidden gems exist when we have Awareness to Perceive? A wise man once said, “Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”…
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Unlock the Means 4 Inner Peace: A Sacred Journey Podcast
Finding Inner Peace and Well-being What is inner peace? There is a secret to our peace and well-being. But it is not what you think. Many may find it in body movement, running, physical activities, meditation, worship, prayer, or others. Still, I liken peace and well-being to a dance, where the tensions between the protagonist and antagonist…