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Touching Into the Infinite: Mythological Dreams

Posted on May 16, 2018
by Lisa Marchiano
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According to Jung, the unconscious spontaneously produces images that are mythological in nature, meaning that they are symbolic, universal, and address the nature of the cosmos, and our place in it. Mythologems, or mythological motifs, are a kind of pre-existing psychic natural resource, present at least in potential in the deep layers of the psyche of every person. These mythological…

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The Dark Mother

Posted on January 28, 2016
by Lisa Marchiano
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The Great Mother archetype encompasses both the loving, nurting Madonna, and the devouring, terrifying witch. If Jung is right, this means we can’t be a mother without experiencing some of each side of the archetype. Likewise, our children will bring with them into the world their own inherent potential for experiencing both good and bad mothering.

Carrying Authority — The Legend of the Gargoyle

Posted on January 21, 2016
by Lisa Marchiano
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I remember being curious as to whether being able to say “no” to a screaming four year old demanding dessert after consuming no dinner would carry over into “real” life. Would I now begin to feel more firmly rooted in my own authority in all areas of my life?

What is Healthy Entitlement?

Posted on January 12, 2016
by Lisa Marchiano
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When we feel a healthy sense of entitlement, we can ask for what we need and want in a comfortable, easy way. When, however, we have stuffed down our feelings of entitlement, they are under pressure, and will pop out with some violence when given the chance.

Can There Be New Fairy Tales?

Posted on November 4, 2015
by Lisa Marchiano
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Can we still call it a fairy tale if it is authored? Traditional fairy tales, of course, have a more collective, informal origin. Can a single psyche give rise to something that has the depth and resonance of a fairy tale?

Baba Yaga and the Challenge of Darkness. Or, I Love the Smell of Manflesh in the Morning

Posted on October 28, 2015
by Lisa Marchiano
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Just in time for Halloween, I wanted to write about my most favorite fairy tale character, Baba Yaga. If you do not know her, you should. She makes several important appearances in Russian folklore, most notably in Vasilissa the Beautiful.

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