In the film, Black Swan, the ballet director challenged Nina, the featured dancer played by Natalie Portman, by stating, “I never see you lose your self.” He further explained, “Perfection is not just about control. It’s also about letting go. Surprise yourself so you can surprise the audience.” One explanation for the need for perfection […]
Individuation – Finding Your Own Path
You may be familiar with Henry David Thoreau’s saying, “If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away.” Thoreau metaphorically advises one to ‘be your self.’ However, what does it really […]
When Fears Enter Our Life
Whether trying something new, not having heard from family or friends for a while, getting lost while driving or facing the recent fallout from the devastating earthquake, these situations evoke feelings of fear. Fear shows up as anxiety, worry, doubt, despair, hopelessness, paranoia and even as arrogance and prejudice. Fear is desired and useful as […]
It’s your unconscious speaking. Anyone listening?
The unconscious is a treasure-chest of wisdom. If you know the terms psyche, introvert, extrovert, synchronicity and archetypes, you are already familiar with Carl Jung’s work, which focuses on the unconscious. There is a huge movement to find one’s true calling, to heal past wounds and to raise one’s consciousness. And tapping into one’s unconscious […]
