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Lifeworks: Using Myth and Archetype to Develop Your Life Story
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Lifeworks: Using Myth and Archetype to Develop Your Life Story (Paperback)
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Why did your life turn out this way? Who are the most important people in your world? What would you do differently, if you had the chance? Ever since you were a child, you have been writing your life script. You use fragments of story to weave your own personal narrative. The parts in your script are acted by people around you. Some of the oldest stories in the world are the ones called myths. The characters in them are easy to recognize: the princess, the hero, the good mother, the wise old man. These characters are based on universal figures called 'archetypes'. LifeWorks introduces the twelve major archetypes, with examples from books and films. For each figure there is a story, followed by points to consider and tasks to perform. You use classic stories and archetypal figures to compose your own life script. LifeWorks is a practical handbook which combines insights from psychology and anthropology. You will learn how to identify relationship patterns and life themes. Stories and exercises help you to develop your own personal mythology.

Mind, Body & Spirit >> Mind, Body, Spirit: thought & practice Publisher: John Hunt Publishing Publication Date: 16/01/2012 ISBN-13: 9781780990385  Details: Type: Paperback Format: Books
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A wonderfully refreshing anaylsis of the archetypes that exist within us all. The author invites the reader to explore his or her own inner landscape and experience just how these archetypal characters inform and influence our lives - and discover the gift each one of them brings us. A great guide for those interested in understanding our deeper psychological and spiritual nature.

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This is an amazing book. it draws on anthropology, psychology and sociology to explain the power of myth in our lives. The book looks at 12 archetypal figures and retells myths and folktales from a range of cultures. The stories are followed by questions that explore our reactions to the archetypes and relate the myths to our own lives, a fascinating exercise. We can use insights gained from myths in a practical way to help us reach our potential, an empowering and creative tool. 'Lifeworks' is well-written, informative and thought-provoking. It is also a pleasure to read. I thoroughly recommend it.

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I picked this one up out of idle curiosity. Everyone probably has a vague knowledge and understanding of the archetypes and I expected to just flick through it but after a few pages I couldn’t put it down. What a great book! I had no idea before reading this just how big a part the archetypes play in our day to day lives and how important it is to explore and work with your life story in order to develop your own creative potential. As a writer this book has really helped me to create real, three dimensional characters, with depth and with their own distinct voice. In fact, the stories I have created since reading LifeWorks, both personally and as a writer have improved tremendously. A life changing experience I’d recommend to anyone.

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I’m really glad I read this. I was hooked from the very beginning. It is a really practical book that helps you to see how the stories you construct about yourself, people around you and life in general can either help you in achieving your goals or hold you back. There are lots of practical exercises that let you work through the process step by step and once you know what to do it is really easy and very enjoyable. I was completely stuck when I picked this book up and I couldn’t seem to move forward at all. LifeWorks helped me to recognize some of my patterns and showed me how to take charge of my ‘story’. It’s changed my perspective on life. A great read.

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