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Becoming Whole
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The Human psyche has been described as a composite of
various archetypes. As we mature,
these archetypes develop in very specific ways.
Each archetype has a definite form of expression that is identifiable by
these characteristics. From an
adult perspective, these behavior patterns are recognizable and distinguished
through immature adolescent behavior into full maturity. The typical behavior expressed by a child is easy to identify
as adolescent and immature in nature, children will act as such.
Yet, even for children, while there are certain behavioral patterns
accepted for the adolescent, there are other expressions such as the malicious
treatment of playmates that will be dealt with as unacceptable even for the
adolescent. It is hoped these
expressions will work themselves out and the youngster will learn to act in a
mature fashion as they grow up. An
adolescent is viewed as mature when we can recognize they act in a manner beyond
their age. Some youngsters are fortunate in developing earlier than
their years would indicate and showing a very mature character for their age.
...
...All of our failings, weaknesses, strengths, and victories are shown in
our various forms of expression. Some
expressions are supported by adult behavior models, and some by various degrees
of undeveloped or outdated adolescent behavior models.
Try
this exercise: Of the following character types, pick the one that closest
represents you. How would you best describe yourself? Are you a Teacher or a Student, a Lover or a Player?
Perhaps you are yet something else . . . are you a Coward or Bully, or a
Sadist . . . possibly a Masochist? Are
you a Victim or a Martyr? Can you
speak and act on your own behalf as a Leader, or do you merely follow the lead
of others as a Follower? Are you a Warrior or a Mercenary?
Each
of the above descriptive models is readily identified as portraying a certain
trend of behavior. If you can
identify with these forms of personality expressions, you are not alone.
...
This
portion of the text builds on the introduction from the previous chapter, and
give specifics as to our internal development. The discussion covers
both...
Adolescent and Adult Archetypes...
and culminates with understanding... “The
Hero” At The Heart of “The Warrior”...
... the
focus of our concern. As with the
previous archetypes, we will first discuss the adolescent form of the Warrior,
the “Hero.” Just as the
previous terms, this term evokes many mental pictures, ... the Hero by this new
definition, we will then have an understanding of how the Hero develops into the
Warrior, and more readily identify his behavior in those around us...
“The Warrior” is the
cornerstone to resolving many of our problems.
Fully developed, the Warrior is a motivator...
Several key questions are raised to provoke the reader to consider their own
understanding of the Warrior character, leading to the understanding that this
message is not just for men, for...
...it
is important to remember the character of a warrior is present in women too...
Many
examples of how the Warrior has been portrayed by women in history, myth and
literature are presented.
After
all considerations, a defined model of the Warrior is presented for the reader
to consider. This model will serve to keep the ensuing material in
perspective..
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