Archetypes

Structural patterns of consciousness and symbolic intelligence.

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    Archetypes Part 2: The Persona, the Self, and the Deiform

    The Persona, the Self, and the Deiform An Archetypal Model of Inner Development Give yourself a break. Human consciousness does not mature all at once. It unfolds through stages, each governed by different archetypal forces. The model I work with—Persona → Self → Deiform—describes orientations of consciousness. (It is what you are oriented toward when…

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    Archetypes Part 1

    The foundation of The Inner Chamber rests largely on archetypal parallels and correspondences. Confused already? Let’s dig in. Most people recognize symbols, but fewer understand archetypes. Yet archetypes shape our lives constantly, whether we are aware of them or not. Our conscious, thinking mind experiences the present moment. It analyzes, compares, and makes decisions. Archetypes…