Becoming acquainted with the universal themes that are
addressed in myths can greatly enhance our understanding of the world and our place in it. Belief in the inherent power of these great tales have faded, yet
they continue to pose influence upon our existence, only this time in an
unconscious way. When a myth is consciously encountered it can be opened up to
co-creation and exploration. But when it is thrown into the dark depths of the
unconscious, its power as a guide and tool for transformation dissolves, and
instead it may end up pulling your strings and making you a helpless puppet in
the tale of your own life.
To become consciously aware of and accepting the
mythological characters that bear a resemblance to us and our way of living,
along with exploring the deeper layers of our myth, allows us to connect with the archetypal forces that shape our lives. When we connect, we free up a lot of energy, and can use it to start co-creating our lives again. Through working with
myths, we can learn to appreciate their influence and power as one of the
cosmic architect’s most sophisticated forms of play. I see the importance of
myths and think of them as blueprints of common patterns that occur in human
behavior across the course of time. By becoming aware of the myth we find ourselves in the midst of, we can become conscious agents in the unfolding of our human adventure.
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