the body – Emily Loveall

The Women’s Wheel of Life Book Review

Post author:Emily
Post published:August 30, 2020

I've been fascinated with archetypes ever since discovering Joseph Campbell and his studies on mythology. What, exactly, are archetypes? Jean Bolen, author of Goddesses in Everywoman, defines them as "powerful inner patterns... dominant forces within us" linked strongly to myth, which Joseph Campbell calls "depersonalized dream." Within myths are characters who express singular aspects of our existence and potential. These are archetypes, alive in human imagination since the beginning of time.The Women's Wheel of Life, Chapter 1:…

How to “Be in Your Body” and Why It’s Important

Post author:Emily
Post published:August 24, 2020

The mindfulness movement talks a lot about "being in your body." I've read a lot of recommendations for my Enneagram Type, the Peacemaker (Type 9), to get in touch with my body. Why is being in your body important? Many traditional religions today emphasize the differences between body and soul. Christianity, especially, focuses on how the body is sinful and how only the soul can be holy. While I understand the reasoning behind it is to call…

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