Living out the Gods and Goddess Part 2
part 2 Living out our mythology
We all have our own heroic mission. We can all become the hero or heroine of our own mythology. Contamination from people during one’s life can prevent connection to these divine beings. It is important to cleanse oneself from the negative input of others, this is not you. Focussing on divine archetypes can re-programme the self. The god /goddesses archetype can usurp negative self talk in a way that affirmations and positive thinking cannot. Life is more fulfilling when you let these icons or totems enact their drama through you.
You do not have to work hard to know which archetypes you resonate clearly with .You cannot make a mistake of attracting the wrong ones. Sometimes your attraction to a deity(s) is all the evidence you need. Some are more powerful than others, but they make themselves known to you because you are right for each other. If you ask your self who do I admire and why, you will also gain insight into what god or goddess can be invited into your being. Christians often guide their behaviour by asking - what would Jesus do? You can ask the question of Isis, Demeter, Rhiannon or any spiritual icon who you feel you resonate with. Mythology is the basis of our civilisation. Myths universally share common themes, these themes are heroic and often involve journeys and initiations, which eventually make the individual see the higher qualities of life.
The world’s spirituality is dominated by the male archetype. Monotheistic religions of The Book actively create a hostile feeling towards any female spirituality. The Bible, Torah, and Koran are full of misogynistic references. It is partly in reaction to this that many women have become interested in female spirituality. Looking at Pagan, Buddhist/Hindu deities creates a reality where the female archetype is an object of power and veneration. Early Neolithic societies frequently worshiped a female creator often without a male counterpart. All cultures stem from a past that acknowledged the feminine aspect of creation.
Although male archetypes are just as relevant I am interested in the importance for women and men to draw feminine archetypes into their life. A 3-D representation of the Goddess can be an object of focus to look at. The image is constantly putting you in connection to its meaning and energy. Any icon or focus of divine energy can be said to reflect or represent an aspect of the human psyche. Individuals who focus their attention on an archetype will all have a similar universal response. The archetypes are all aspects of reality that actively seek expression if we reach out to them they will help us to integrate with the many.
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