ARE YOU LIVING FROM YOUR SHADOW SIDE?
What Mythic Characters are guiding you and how can you change your trajectory through their wisdom?
(Image of Goddess Artemis from Pixabay- hopefully this is not Ai. It’s getting tougher to tell.)
Welcome to life on Planet Earth. Welcome to the reality of being a dual creature, both a limitless, eternal soul and a magnificent but limited trajectory human. Yin and Yang together.
We also all possess both male and female energies, (see the list below) as does the evolution pattern of our societies. Right now we are in a new evolution period and it seems pretty chaotic.
What leads our human side forward through inner choice is an evolution pattern we believe in.
Thought patterns are adapted to and based on circumstances and inner and outer experiences. As we see and believe the direction of our growth or stagnation we become deeply intertwined in subconsciously creating/following a framework as we personally evolve.
YOUR AWARENESS IS NOT LIMITED. EXPLORATION IS NOT LIMITED.
OUR POTENTIAL MAY BE UNLIMITED!
Like the magnitude of meaning behind this image of our planet as a little dot in the Universe with each of us a much smaller dot indeed, it is mind-bogglingly clear that there are unlimited evolution patterns and viewpoints to choose from. Why do we insist on playing so small?
The human mind is a magnificent tool but it wears us out. It overworks us. It demands continual attention. The heart however is merged with the Soul. It quietly rules in the background. Not only is it the engine for the body, but is also rules the emotions, the influx of intuition, the cycles of the body, the direct connection to wisdom, memories of pain and joy, gives direction to the brain, and so much more.
Do we listen to it on a daily basis? Or do we get run over by the brain train because logic of course, makes the most sense.
Being all heart, or all brain is being out of balance. The brain is a tool of the Divine Masculine Archetype, the heart is a tool of the Divine Feminine Archetype. Of course we fluctuate between the two but there is a midpoint, a place where we may spend less time than we should. This balance is especially needed when we can’t see the forest for the trees, feel stagnant, in a rut, or unsure what to do or how to shift our situation. It also happens when we believe we can’t, or when we have an addiction, a crutch, or an emotional imbalance. This is when a shift in perspective and motivation is required. This is when it can be made clear through observation what channel has a hold on us.
I am here today to offer you that shift and motivation, because I’m delighted to say it also found me.
Are you familiar with the Archetypes of humanity?
Did you know that the Mythic Archetypes, the myths and fables of ancient sky beings, Greek, Egyptian and mythological beings from every continent were (as explorers now believe), based on actual humans that existed. Their mythic tales were meant to be passed down to educate the ancestral procession of human beings...you and I.
Two more recent psychological explorers uncovered these deeper workings within us. Read on...
KNOWING THE VARIETY OF ARCHETYPES YOU ARE LIVING IN AND THEIR LIGHT AND SHADOW SIDES CAN UP-LEVEL YOUR LIFE!
I have used this quote from Carl Jung on some of my personal emails since back in 2001. It was this quote that led me to his body of work and resonated with my soul:
" He who looks outside dreams, he who looks inside awakens." Carl Jung
I would be hard pressed to ever find another quote that nails it for me as much as this does.
Carl Jung, was a Swiss Psychoanalyst who founded Analytical Psychology. In 1915 he began writing his theories on humanity’s Archetypes. Much of his work became the basis for western psychoanalysis, and a blueprint for humanity to self-heal. He introduced the 12 basic Archetypes (personality types), and the theory of Anima/ Animus – male -female and Ego/Shadow Side.
Another inner-depth explorer is;
Joseph Campbell, Scholar and Comparative Mythologist who took Jung’s work to a deeper level, through ground breaking research, authoring of numerous books, and teachings. Revealing that mythic stories provide the patterns and reasons for human behaviors through their relationship to divine purpose and life cycles. He brought the Archetypes into daily life as guides for human evolution.
The 12 Jungian Archetypes:
The Innocent, Everyman, Hero, Outlaw, Explorer, Creator, Ruler, Magician, Lover, Caregiver, Jester, and Sage.
The 8 Campbell Archetypes:
The Hero, Mentor, Threshold Guardian, Herald, Shadow, Trickster, Shapeshifter.
It is believed that these are symbolic characters that we unconsciously understand.
Did you know that marketing agencies now have their clients do Archetype graphs to help them develop their branding? This has become common practice. Just go to Pinterest and type in Branding...see what shows up.
Also Note: There are many other categories of Archetypes. One group getting a lot of current emphasis is the Goddess and God group of Archetypes.
Mythic Archetypes
The Goddess Archetypes - ( each culture has different God/Goddess names for the same characters)
Hera, Athena, Aphrodite, Persephone, Demeter, Artemis, The Mother (There are many more options)
The Gods Archetypes
Mars, Jupiter, Mercury, Saturn, Prometheus, Dionysus, Pluto
Why now with the Gods and Goddesses? Let me be clear...This is not about turning to Goddess worship, this is inner work as it is expressed in the outer world. There is so much emphasis in the writings of many indigenous cultures about the rising of the Divine Feminine at this historical time. It seems only natural the emphasis on the Goddess is rising up amidst the ad nauseam global war tactics and devaluation of Nature that is driving us into the ground. The co-operative cultures of the Goddess were obliterated, their stories changed, and their powers diminished as the patriarchal cultures began to dominate.
It must be said here at the onset that Divine timing is a driving force. Humanity needed the structure of the Divine Masculine to play it’s role in building humanity’s evolutionary path. However, there could have been a balance created but again, the pendulum swung to the other extreme.
It is clear that a return to balance between the Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine is at an urgency level. And She is rising in spite of the current battles going on. Small examples are; Frequency and light therapy healing - ruled by the Divine Feminine are the near future of medicine; accessing the higher information fields in science and religion (the Quantum Field of Information), are ruled by the Divine Feminine aspects. The crossing over to balance has clearly begun.
This is also where our personal journey becomes vital to this story of evolution.
In 1988 Award Winning Investigative Reporter, Bill Moyer, interviewed Joseph Campbell in a fascinating 8 part series for PBS television; It is an acclaimed series that was meant to educate the general public about their own inner drives, quirks, gifts and personalities from the perspective of Mythological Archetypes. It gave people a series of tools, new ways to view self-perception and to do expanded self-help work within these fascinating frameworks.
The entire series is available on YouTube – regarding The Hero’s Journey;
Here is an Example of looking at the HERO and it’s value in ‘Ego versus Shadow’ work.
It appears this philosophy is played out in the film, “The Holiday”, when (actor), Eli Wallach tells (actress), Kate Winslet that she is a Leading Lady but she’s acting like a Best Friend character.
She then has an Aha moment, recognizing she should indeed be the Leading Lady of her own life. In this moment Wallace is the activator (in the role of the shadow persona), forcing her to face her shadow (weakness or error) side. With new emotional eyes she realizes this is true. She steps into her higher self- the Light side of her Archetype, The Leading Lady. She takes on the primary quality needed to be the Leading Lady… Gumption. This is followed by a huge decision to step out of old patterns by finally telling off the old flame and kicking him to the curb. This is a decision that leads her to triumphant transformation and refreshing, new love. She has become the Hero! Classic.
This is the ultimate role of the Shadow Side…Eventually creating a ‘ take us to Jesus moment’. It may be all of the problems or behaviors, beliefs or self-effacing thoughts one deals with, but eventually something triggers a reality check forcing us to LOOK AT or SEE the truth and make a decision. When we admit it and solve the problem it is then we become the Hero in our own life.
This is a mild example. I know I sure have had some of the much tougher moments of awakening situations. I’m sure you have too.
HOWEVER…. Doing the work with your Archetypes allows you to intercept that ‘take you to Jesus moment’, before it becomes necessary.
With the world in a topsy turvy situation we find ourselves being tossed around both externally and internally I wonder, is the Earth itself being our Shadow trigger?
Mother Earth is working hard to maintain her balance, which she will do no matter what as that is her survival code.
As inhabitants who are deeply connected to this organically transforming orb in an organically transforming universe, we too must adapt. Adapting requires transformation and change. Right now, where would you like to see some change in your life?
Carl Jung and Joseph Campbell gave us a pathway for adapting to and awakening through these Archetypes. I can tell you, I found it fascinating, a refreshing new perspective, and eye opening as well as providing me with new solutions. Using these tools can save us from the depths of Shadow work...unless of course you wait too long to deal with things until the Shadow side hits you up side the head. We all can relate to that...much more often than once I must admit.
“The achievement of the Hero is one that he is ready for, it’s the one that he gets.” The adventure evokes a quality of his character that he didn’t know existed. “ Joseph Campbell.
Both sides of human archetypes, the Light and the Shadow are required in order to bring balance. The Yin and the Yang must both be present to achieve the flow of harmony within us and as our lives evolve. It is not one over the other, not that the Divine Feminine must ‘take over’ and boot out the masculine aspects but rather guide them into a harmonious flow.
It is always said that when things need to change often the pendulum swings too far in the opposite direction before it comes back to center. It seems to me that is where we are right now.
In-Between the black and white space (The light and the shadow), is the Gray Zone where complete balance and new, positive growth and healing can happen.
The gray zone is where Peace exists. It is the balance of what both the light and the dark have to offer that must return to each of us and then move our results into the outer world.
These times have become personal. How do we regain our grip? By accessing our Archetypes we see how we are predominantly functioning in our world. Discovering our Shadow sides can often show why we are stuck or why our progress may be unclear, and so the unraveling can begin. Once stepped into, we can continue to utilize this tool as a deep resource throughout our lives.
Here is a list of aspects attributed the Divine Masculine, and Divine Feminine. Each aspect has a shadow side. Knowing these aspects of yourself puts the tools of transformation or transmuting your life’s progression or direction into your own hands.
The Divine Feminine:
Intuition, Empathy, Sensitivity, Charm, Collaboration, Vulnerability, Nurturing, Kindness, Self-Awareness, Birthing/Creativity
The Divine Masculine:
Independence, Strength, Honor, Aggression, Emotional Control, Protective, Sexuality, Dominance, Courage, Leadership
You are your own Hero, your own answer. All of this is within the structure of the Divine Universe continuously evolving through some level of Creator’s love….who is asking us to FIND THE HARMONY WITHIN.
What stirs your heart? Balance is there. Can you fall in love again with nature, with the earth? Such love will lead you back into the LIGHT side of your archetypal self. Approaching transformation through your light rather than fear…. well; LOVE ALWAYS LEADS THE WAY AND EXPANDS THE LIGHT.
“BE ALIVE IN YOUR OWN LIFE”, said Joseph Campbell.
We each carry LIGHT and can embrace our Shadow too. Grasp it within. Together ..unified….imagine how that can change the darkness!
Are you ready to be the Hero of your own life? If not now, when?
If you are interested in reading more about the archetypes here are some links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jungian_archetypes
https://www.amazon.com/Archetypes-Collective-Unconscious-Collected-Works
https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Jung-Library
I am a deep admirer of Joseph Campbell.
Here are links to his work and also a link to his wonderful interviews now on YouTube, as well as content about the Hero’s Journey.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Campbell
https://www.grammarly.com/blog/heros-journey/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Campbell
https://www.grammarly.com/blog/heros-journey/
Goddess Myth and Archetypes within you
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_goddesses
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/history/greece/greek-gods/
https://goddessgift.com/spirituality/goddess-archetypes/
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How to create your own Sacred Space
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