Child Archetype – Compassionate Awakening

Compassionate Awakening: Embracing the Symbolism of Christ for Spiritual Enlightenment

Published on December 25, 2013June 7, 2023 by Jennifer LillaLeave a comment

In this blog post, we delve into the profound symbolism of Christ and its connection to compassionate awakening. Beyond religious dogma, Christ represents a call to engage our spiritual intuition and discover a truth that surpasses mere thoughts, words, and concepts. Through meditation on Christ, we can awaken to the spiritual reality within us and recognize the divine nature that resides in the hearts of all people.

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Gnomes as Guiding Spirits: Journey into Self-Realization and Wholeness

Published on June 4, 2013June 6, 2023 by Jennifer LillaLeave a comment

Unveiling the Symbolic Meaning of Gnomes

The gnome, a creature often relegated to mythical tales and garden decorations, holds deeper symbolic implications that may illuminate our journey towards self-realization and integration. These diminutive beings are not just whimsical figures but serve as mirrors reflecting our unconscious desires, feelings, and needs. Through Carl Jung’s depth psychology, we interpret the gnome as a symbol of our inner mind, specifically pointing towards states of self-development.

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The Symphony of Self-States in Jungian Theory: Understanding Through the Lens of the ‘Child’ Archetype

Published on June 3, 2013June 7, 2023 by Jennifer Lilla

Carl Jung, the Swiss psychoanalyst who laid the foundation for analytical psychology, may not have used the term “self-states” as it’s currently understood in the psychological field. Yet, his extensive exploration of personality facets paves the way for comprehending the concept akin to self-states.

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The Divine Child Archetype: A Journey Towards Self-Realization Through Mythology

Published on May 29, 2013June 2, 2023 by Jennifer LillaLeave a comment

Introduction: Embracing the Divine Child Archetype

The divine child archetype symbolizes the spiritual awakening of self-consciousness, a profound realization that illuminates our innate divinity and transcends the constraints of our ego-driven selves. Carl Jung believed that the emergence of the divine child reflected this dawning of self-consciousness, marking an epiphany of self-realization.

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Balakrishna steeling butter at Narayana Tirumala.

Symbolim of Divine Play: Bala Krishna, the Charming Butter Thief

Published on May 28, 2013June 7, 2023 by Jennifer LillaLeave a comment

Divine Child Krishna, or Bala Krishna, is the youthful representation of the revered Hindu deity, Krishna. This incarnation embodies the celestial nature of the Supreme Self, the eternal divine force that underpins the entire cosmos.

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