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Introduction The hero is one of the most enduring and prevalent archetypes in our society. It has been around for a long time and seems destined to be around for a long time to come. Some of our earliest images and motifs of the hero comes from Greek and Roman mythology. Characters like Jason and Continue reading Understanding the Hero Archetype 
Living Free of Expectations One of the most transforming ideas I have encountered is the concept of living without expectations. This may seem irresponsible, unreliable and fickle. In fact, the opposite is true. Living free of expectations requires me to take full and complete responsibility for my feelings, thoughts, actions/reactions and behaviors. Expectations give me Continue reading Living Free of Expectations 
Understanding The Rebel Archetype An American Icon The Rebel archetype is a very American archetype and is in some ways a definitive behavior of the American individual and is inexorably linked to freedom. Its the wild, wild west with all it’s renegades and law-breakers. America was founded on rebellions from the Pilgrims and Puritans Continue reading Understanding the Rebel Archetype 
Understanding the Missionary Archetype Do you feel called to perform some important mission in life? Have you always felt that you needed to do something important for mankind, for your community, or even for your family? Has this feeling permeated your whole life? If so, you may have the Missionary Archetype. Origins of the Missionary Continue reading Understanding the Missionary Archetype 
Understanding the Companion Archetype What does it mean to be a Companion? The archetype of the Companion explores the ways we relate to each other, for the Companion cannot be a devoted friend unless there is someone that needs them in that role. The No. 2 needs to have a No. 1. This dynamic is Continue reading Understanding the Companion Archetype 
This has been an intriguing question for me for some time. And it really depends on how you define the ego. Most of what I hear, regards the ego as bad and while it is not outright stated it seems that there is a desire to get rid of the ego or get out of Continue reading Is the Ego Good or Bad? 
Understanding the Victim Archetype There are few archetypes as pervasive and deeply entrenched into our cultural identities than the Victim. Many books and movies use the Victim as a protagonist to great effect. Everyone can relate to the Victim and we love to root for the underdog, the downtrodden and the disadvantaged. There is nothing Continue reading Understanding the Victim Archetype 
The Healer archetype is an old and intriguing archetype. Every culture from earliest tribes of ancient man all through the ages to modern times, has the archetype of the Healer in their culture. It is a part of the human experience to be hurt, wounded or injured in some way whether it be physical, emotional Continue reading Understanding the Healer Archetype 
The Truthsayer archetype is primarily about living in alignment with truth. But what truth? If you happen to belong to a religion, then you may align yourself completely with the doctrine and tenets of that religion. If you are raised by hippies, gypsies or other fringe groups you will find a need to articulate your Continue reading Understanding the Truthsayer Archetype 
Summary The Hermit is sometimes depicted as an old man or old woman and is known also as the wise one or sage. The Hermit typically lives in a mountain cave, sometimes deep in a forest glen in a hut or tree. He/she lives alone and is usually on the outskirts of a town or Continue reading Understanding the Hermit Archetype |
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