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Exploring the Benefits of Examining Past Lives ...

The concept of past lives has been debated and discussed for centuries, with some believing in reincarnation and others dismissing it as nothing more than a myth. However, for those who do believe in the idea of past lives, there is a compelling argument that they can provide valuable retrospection for our current life.

The basic premise of past lives is that our souls have lived many lives before our current one, and that our past experiences can influence our current thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. This concept is often associated with Eastern religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism, but it has also been embraced by some in the Western world.

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Exploring the Akashic Records: What They Are ...

The Akashic Records are a concept that has been present in various spiritual and religious traditions for centuries. According to this belief, the Akashic Records are an energetic archive of all thoughts, emotions, and experiences that have ever occurred in the universe. This information is said to be recorded and stored in an etheric plane, which is accessible to those who have the ability to tune into it.

Accessing the Akashic Records is said to require a high level of spiritual awareness, as well as a deep understanding of one's own consciousness and energetic field. Those who are able to access the records are said to enter a state of deep meditation or trance, where they can "read" the energetic imprints stored in the Akashic Records.

The information contained in the Akashic Records is said to be incredibly vast and all-encompassing. It can provide insight into a wide range of topics, including past lives, soul contracts, karmic patterns, spiritual growth, and the overall evolution of consciousness. However, whether or not the Akashic Records are a real phenomenon, the idea of a cosmic library of knowledge and wisdom is a fascinating concept that has captured the imagination of many people over the centuries.

Exploring the Akashic Records: What They Are and How to Access Them

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Embodying The Hero Archetype: Exploring Our Inner Potential

Embodying The Hero Archetype: Exploring Our Inner Potential

The Hero starts as an adolescent or youth. They have little idea of what the world has to offer outside of their mundane existence. The journey the Hero takes is a coming to age tale. The Hero moves from one stage of development to the next.

The Hero may have some skills and qualities that we see early on in the story that they cultivate and nurture throughout the story. In many ways, this archetype helps us understand our own transition from childhood to adolescence to adulthood. The whole reason we cheer for the Hero is that there is nothing more compelling than to watch the flowering of human potential on a deeper level.

The Hero represents the growth and potential of every single human on this planet. The Hero is the masculine version, and the Heroine is the female version of this archetype. No matter what gender we identify with, we embody both masculine and feminine within.

Hero’s are strong and have a focused purpose. While they may be scared of something, they ultimately know, the only way out is through whatever obstacle crosses their path. They are sensitive to injustice and the mistreatment of others. They are protective of their past and have trouble being vulnerable. When they become vulnerable and face their demons, they can unpeel the layers of fear and resent the past for new challenges and experiences.

The biggest fear for the Hero is that they not complete their mission and let everyone down.

The shadow of the Hero is that they may be self-centered, which can lead them to sacrifice others who are there to help them on their journey. The Hero may feel they are superior to others and drive those who want to help away. The Hero might feel alone and sink into depression. They may ignore their call to action and never start their real mission. Ignoring the call can lead to getting caught up in a fantasy and other escapist behaviors.

The Power of the Caregiver Archetype: Nurturing and Supporting Others

The Power of the Caregiver Archetype: Nurturing and Supporting Others

Step into the world of the Caregiver Archetype, where compassion and service to others reign supreme. This archetype is the epitome of selflessness, nurturing and caring for others with unwavering dedication. Think Mary Poppins or Princess Diana - two women who embodied this archetype and left an indelible mark on the world.

At the core of the Caregiver is a deep desire to serve others, to be the custodian of life and death, and to support individuals through the highs and lows of life's journey. The Caregiver leads with their heart and advocates for those who cannot speak for themselves, such as the sick, the young, and the elderly.

The mother is often the initial embodiment of the Caregiver, giving up her identity and body to create and care for new life. This archetype plays a crucial role in human growth and potential, ensuring that the young are nurtured and supported during their formative years.

The Rebel Archetype: Understanding the Maverick's Shadow and the Balanced Rebel

The Rebel Archetype: Understanding the Maverick's Shadow and the Balanced Rebel

Have you ever been called a troublemaker or a misfit? Do you question authority and challenge the status quo? If so, you may resonate with The Rebel Archetype, whose motto is "rules are meant to be broken."

The Rebel is often found on the front lines of significant movements, inspiring us with their courage and willingness to challenge convention and structure. From Martin Luther King Jr. to Malala Yousafzai, The Rebel has been instrumental in bringing about change in human rights, legislation, and business.

But The Rebel can also be frustrating to those who are comfortable with the status quo, causing friction and even confusion as they challenge established norms. Their message may be valid, but their defiant nature can make it difficult to decipher their true intentions.

Unveiling the Artisan of the Shadow: Understanding the Jester Archetype

Unveiling the Artisan of the Shadow: Understanding the Jester Archetype

Have you ever been to a comedy show and felt the room fill with contagious laughter, leaving some folks moved so much they are in tears? This is the power of the Jester Archetype. While many may write off the Jester as a fool, this is a grave mistake. They are masters of unveiling the deepest, darkest corners of the collective unconscious through their gestures.

The Jester is an artisan of the shadow, showing us what needs to be explored and healed. They command the stage, allowing their audience to release frustration, anger, snap out of depression, and enjoy the present moment. In this place of vulnerability, they plant seeds of awareness that the thinking mind does not automatically reject because it is all in fun, right?

The Power of Love: Exploring the Lover Archetype

The Power of Love: Exploring the Lover Archetype

Love is a universal language that speaks to the very essence of our being. It has been celebrated and revered throughout history, inspiring countless tales of romance and devotion. One such archetype that embodies the power of love is the Lover.

The Lover archetype is all about connection, intimacy, and passion. They value authentic relationships and strive to form deep, meaningful connections with others. They are driven by their desire to be in touch with their animus/anima and to find what is hidden within. The Lover teaches us to embrace passion and bliss and to appreciate the beauty of love in all its forms.

The Explorer Archetype: Embracing Curiosity and Discovering Life's Mysteries

The Explorer Archetype: Embracing Curiosity and Discovering Life's Mysteries

The Explorer archetype is driven by a desire for personal growth and a deep yearning to understand the world and their authentic self. They see life as an adventure to be explored and chart their own course, separate from the expectations of society. The Explorer is a curious and adventurous soul who relies on their intuition and instinct to guide them on their journey.

One of the key characteristics of the Explorer archetype is their independence. They are not afraid to go against the norm and carve their own path. They are also patient when communicating with others, sharing information, and helping those around them. The Explorer thrives on challenge and seeks to discover life's mysteries.

The Power of the Creator Archetype: How Cultivating Our Inner Creativity Can Transform Our Lives and Society

The Power of the Creator Archetype: How Cultivating Our Inner Creativity Can Transform Our Lives and Society

The Creator archetype is not limited to those who work in traditionally creative fields, such as art or music. Anyone who approaches their work with a spirit of innovation and originality can embody the Creator archetype. This could be an entrepreneur who develops a new product, a scientist who makes a groundbreaking discovery, or a teacher who creates a unique curriculum.

At its core, the Creator archetype is about tapping into the power of imagination and bringing something new and meaningful into the world. This requires both vision and courage, as the Creator must be willing to take risks and challenge the status quo.

The Visionary Archetype: The Benefits, Challenges and How to Cultivate it

The Visionary Archetype: The Benefits, Challenges and How to Cultivate it

The Visionary Archetype is one of the most important archetypes that we can all learn from. It allows us to see beyond our individual perspectives and gain a broader understanding of the world around us. The Visionary is able to glean insights and create predictive models that help us see the course we are charting for the collective good.

The Visionary is a powerful force for positive change. They are able to see the unseen and bring the future to the present. They possess a unique ability to create transformative change through their grand ideas and bold visions. They are nourished by insights and cultivate them like a loving mother, bringing them to fruition with a focus on the long road ahead.

Embodiment While Triggered Exercise: Be Curious Series

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Key Steps

-Recognize When you Are Triggered

-Ask for Space 

-Breathe 4-4-8 (4 second breathe in, 4 second hold, 8 seconds breathe out - do 3 times or more)

-Ask your body how you feel? Where do you feel it in your body? Your Back, Neck, Organs? What feelings are associated with that?

-Write this information down

-When was the first time you felt this way? What experiences are coming up now?

-How would you have like this situation to go down? What would make you feel safe to receive feedback?

-Communicate to the person how you feel and what you need so you can have a better relationship with them moving forward 

- When you have a moment to collect yourself and have digested the situation MOVE MOVE MOVE MOVE

What is Embodiment?

What is Embodiment?

"Embodiment is the practice of attending to your sensations. Awareness of your body serves as a guiding compass to help you feel more in charge of the course of your life. Somatic awareness provides a foundation for empathy, helps you make healthy decisions, and gives important feedback about your relationships with others. Embodiment in somatic psychology applies mindfulness and movement practices to awaken body awareness as a tool for healing." -Dr. Arielle Schwartz

When I first learned of somatic movement in 2014, I did not want to touch it. In my head-centric ways, I was focused on "moving on" from my past using both spiritual and mental bypassing. When I would meditate, I would initially ground my energy into the earth. But I also loved to explore the universe and astral realms. In yoga classes, I would grunt through the class, always self-conscious. I compared myself to the most flexible yogis in the room. I heavily identified with my inflated animus. At the time, feeling into the body felt very uncomfortable and unknown, so I didn't want to go there.

The Path of Individuation: Understanding Carl Jung's Model of the Psyche

The Path of Individuation: Understanding Carl Jung's Model of the Psyche

Have you ever felt like there is something missing in your life, like you're not quite living up to your full potential or purpose? If so, you're not alone. Many of us feel this way at some point in our lives. Carl Jung, a renowned Swiss psychologist, believed that the path to living a fulfilling and meaningful life is through the process of individuation.

Individuation is the journey of becoming your true self. It's a process of self-discovery, growth, and transformation that leads to a deep sense of inner peace and fulfillment. It's the process of integrating all aspects of yourself, both the light and the dark, into a cohesive whole.

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Archetypes: Unveiling the Mystic and Significance

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Archetypes: Unveiling the Mystic and Significance

Carl Jung once said, "The primordial image, or archetype, is a figure--be it a daemon, a human being, or a process--that constantly recurs in the course of history and appears wherever creative fantasy is freely expressed. Essentially, therefore, it is a mythological figure..." These archetypal images are symbols, motifs, and universal patterns that are buried deep in our collective unconscious and our primal nature. They have been present since the beginning of human history and can be found in religion, business, myths, and in the timeless characters we love.

Understanding archetypes and their significance can give us a better insight into our internal conflicts, the role society plays in our lives, and how we can use them to create meaningful change. Archetypes help us to understand ourselves and others, giving us a framework to work with in our everyday lives.

The Heroine's Journey: A Powerful Tale of Self-Discovery

The Heroine's Journey: A Powerful Tale of Self-Discovery

As a child, I, like many others, was captivated by the grand hero stories of male protagonists. I yearned to be like Indiana Jones, the daring adventurer who explored lost treasures and braved dangerous situations. However, being a girl, I was often limited to the stereotypical female storylines of a damsel in distress waiting to be rescued by a brave hero from an evil mother figure. Little did I know that these limited gender roles would have a profound impact on my perception of myself and my place in society.

One particular experience that changed everything for me occurred on a camping trip with my Aunt and Uncle when I was just ten years old. My Aunt took me aside and instructed me to do the dishes while my male cousin and brother played. Even though we were all around the same age, the boys were allowed to have fun while I was expected to conform to traditional gender roles. I remember feeling frustrated and wishing I could be more like the boys and less like a typical girl. I wanted to be able to go on a great adventure, not get stuck in the kitchen doing chores.

The Hero's Journey: A Path of Self-Discovery and Universal Understanding

The Hero's Journey: A Path of Self-Discovery and Universal Understanding

Every generation deepens our understanding of the complexities of the human psyche. Two of the most influential thinkers in this regard were Carl Jung and Joseph Campbell, who developed groundbreaking frameworks for examining the unconscious mind. In particular, Campbell's concept of the "monomyth" and the "Hero's Journey" has had a lasting impact on storytelling and culture.

George Lucas famously drew on Campbell's work when creating the epic Star Wars franchise. But the roots of the Hero's Journey go back even further, to ancient mythology. It was Jung and Campbell who provided the modern understanding and structure we use to analyze these stories today

The Power of Synchronicity: How to Embrace Meaningful Coincidences in Your Life

The Power of Synchronicity: How to Embrace Meaningful Coincidences in Your Life

Have you ever experienced a moment where you randomly bumped into an old friend you were just thinking about? Or received a phone call from someone you were just thinking of calling? These types of events are often called coincidences or synchronicities, and they can have a profound impact on our lives.

Synchronicity is a concept that was first introduced by the Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung. He defined it as a meaningful coincidence that occurs without any apparent cause. Essentially, it's when two or more events happen in a way that seems to defy the laws of probability and suggests a deeper connection.

What Do Dreams Mean and the Symbols in them?

What Do Dreams Mean and the Symbols in them?

Symbols can be found everywhere in movies, books, and in our dreams. I have been following Jared Chan's video on Carl Jung's nine rules of dream interpretation, which have helped me to understand my unconscious realm better. These rules are not dogmatic, but flexible, and have been helpful clues in understanding the symbols within my dreams.

One of the most crucial rules is to take dreams seriously and as fact. We must not dismiss them as meaningless or try to impose our own interpretations on them. It is also essential to establish the context of the dream by keeping close to the dream images and to take a dream series over a single dream. By tracking your dreams in a journal over a period, you will notice common themes and symbols. Still, it's crucial to remain open to constructing new dream theories and to consider new information and knowledge.

Understanding Shadow Projection: How Our Unconscious Beliefs Shape Our Perception of Others

Understanding Shadow Projection: How Our Unconscious Beliefs Shape Our Perception of Others

Projection is a complex psychological phenomenon that occurs when we unconsciously attribute to others the qualities or traits that we cannot or do not want to recognize in ourselves. This can happen in many areas of our lives, such as in our personal relationships, at work, in our communities, and even in our political views.

For example, if someone has an unconscious fear of being abandoned, they may project this fear onto their partner and perceive them as distant or uncaring, even if their partner is not behaving in that way. In reality, the person is projecting their own fear of abandonment onto their partner, which can lead to misunderstandings and conflict in the relationship.

The Anima and Animus: Understanding the Inner Opposites

The Anima and Animus: Understanding the Inner Opposites

In the world of psychology, the concept of the anima and animus is an essential part of understanding the human psyche. These archetypes were first introduced by the famous Swiss psychiatrist, Carl Jung, who believed that every individual has both masculine and feminine qualities within them, regardless of their gender identity.

The anima represents the feminine aspect within a man's psyche, while the animus represents the masculine aspect within a woman's psyche. These aspects of our psyche can manifest in various ways, depending on how well they are integrated into our conscious awareness. When these aspects are not well integrated, they can cause trouble in our relationships with others and ourselves.

What is The Collective Shadow

What is The Collective Shadow

"None of us stands outside humanity's black collective shadow," said Carl Jung.

These words ring true even today, as we continue to grapple with the deeply ingrained societal issues that plague us. We live in a world where it's all too easy to take sides, to see things in black and white, to label people as "us" or "them." But this divisive mindset only serves to further fuel the collective shadow that looms over us all.

The individual shadow, as we have previously discussed, is the repressed parts of our own selves. But what many fail to realize is that this individual shadow is but a small part of a larger, collective shadow that encompasses our entire society. This shadow is made up of the suppressed and repressed parts of our culture, the traumas we've experienced as a group, and the dark aspects of our collective psyche that we would rather ignore than confront.

The Shadow: What It Is, Obstacles to Look Out For, and the Benefits of Doing Shadow Work

The Shadow: What It Is, Obstacles to Look Out For, and the Benefits of Doing Shadow Work

John Welwood coined the phrase "spiritual bypassing." In his words, it means "spiritual ideas and practices to sidestep personal, emotional 'unfinished business,' to shore up a shaky sense of self, or to belittle basic needs, feelings, and developmental tasks." I sheepishly admit I have done my fair share of spiritual bypassing in my day. It was always with good intentions, I promise. I wanted to focus on all the positive qualities within myself and shut out the rest. I thought it would lead me to be a better version of myself. However, just as the saying goes, "The road to hell is paved on good intentions."

It got to a point where I was living so high vibe that I found myself triggered by all that was opposite of that state. However, the time came when I had to sit with the dissonance growing in my heart. I had to face my shadow. The shadow is the repressed parts of ourselves that tend to show up in other people in present circumstances. However, if someone triggers you, it is not necessarily always your shadow. Regardless of what it is, the key is to explore the possibility that it might be your shadow. To better understand the trigger and what is happening within, inner reflection is required. The other intriguing thing about the shadow is that just like in real life, we don't see our own shadow well, but others around us can often clearly see it.

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