For over eighteen years, the symbol of the Red Bird has haunted my unconscious mind, emerging repeatedly in dreams and meditations as an enigmatic puzzle demanding resolution. This persistent archetypal image, appearing with the regularity that Carl Jung would recognise as a manifestation of the collective unconscious (Jung, 1968), remained frustratingly elusive despite my attempts... Continue Reading →
Mountains: A Solitary Journey
"The mountain stands for the goal of the pilgrimage and ascent, hence it often has the psychological meaning of the Self. The I Ching describes the goal thus: ‘The king introduces him / To the Western Mountain’ (Hexagram 17, “Following”). ‘The mountains are prophets.’ Richard of St. Victor says: ‘Do you wish to see the... Continue Reading →
A Conversation with Zophiel
Waiting (December 2009) - Reflections from my lovely wife Nat and I often find that we are drawn to things that we need. Although we are not drawn often enough to recognise a sign of what is to come. This was the case last June when I added a copy of Oesterreich’s book “Possession Demonical... Continue Reading →
Zophiel – Working with the Intangible (A ramble of where things are)
A transforming download of shimmering ‘light’ that luminates the inner essence of perception and realisation. The entry point through the Kapala - the cranial grail. The point of enlightenment and translation into energy. Some significant paintings that point at this energy: Red Lands - the placement of God’s Tomb; the place of sanctuary and decay.Anointed... Continue Reading →
Lion Thoughts … unfinished
Lion Hill Nakupenda III - Kenya? famous swahili song: "Malaika, nakupenda Malaika" (meaning "I love you my angel"). Lion Hill - Belgium The lion hill, which is the main memorial monument of the Battle of Waterloo, indicates the spot where the Prince of Orange was wounded. A total of 226 stairs leads to the top... Continue Reading →
SSSooooo Why Serpents?
It could be argued that serpent mythology is the most widespread mythology known to humankind. Our interest is in understanding what the serpent represents and the relationship between angels and serpents. This culminates in the stories that relate to the winged or feathered serpent. Serpent Mythology Some of the oldest known serpent myths were developed... Continue Reading →
The Art in Coaching
The Art in CoachingHow creativity can further understanding between coach and coachee or tell me about your Purple Polka Dot Piano.According to The British Association of Art Therapists, Art Therapy intends to work with the client using art media as a principal approach for communication and to support a client to influence personal change and... Continue Reading →
Often I find that others find their archetypal parts of their construct when they discuss their fears and aspirations. When I ask them to take part in making imagery the elements they choose in those pieces also help to surface these parts of their personality. This works for myself as for others. To draw out... Continue Reading →
Alchemy and Plants Pang
Had a pang to know about Alchemy and Plants...will research tomorrow...
I Feel Purple, yes Velvety Purple
I have Synesthesia,a condition where one cognitive sensory pathway leads to another cognitive sensory pathway, for instance, numbers reveal colours to me. It's not extreme for me but it does play a significant part in my life. I tend to feel my way through things, definition is mutable and occasionally I am surprised that my understanding... Continue Reading →
