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Meta-Story
Feb. 8th, 2011 06:14 amI may have found a meta-story that provides both comfort and meaning, and which helps me focus on my efforts and goals in this world rather than diverting my energy into escapism.
Cupid and Psyche
I've never resonated with the story before, although I've felt a strong connection to other "monster/hidden bridegroom" stories like Beauty and the Beast and East of the Sun, West of the Moon. But I was listening to Dolores Ashcroft Nowicki's CD course Your Unseen Power last week, and she brought up the story during one of the segments.
Suddenly the story of a bridegroom with a hidden face (sorry, can't elaborate if you don't already understand that comment), losing him, and needing to wander and strive for years alone on the earth, exiled from happiness and bound to complete certain tasks before reunion is possible, felt very close to home.
I've downloaded a free copy of "The Golden Ass" onto my Kindle to study, as well as some other versions of the story. I'll be working with it for a few weeks to see what comes of it. I'm looking forward to it. It's been a long time since I've had a story to work with as part of my spiritual path.
Cupid and Psyche
I've never resonated with the story before, although I've felt a strong connection to other "monster/hidden bridegroom" stories like Beauty and the Beast and East of the Sun, West of the Moon. But I was listening to Dolores Ashcroft Nowicki's CD course Your Unseen Power last week, and she brought up the story during one of the segments.
Suddenly the story of a bridegroom with a hidden face (sorry, can't elaborate if you don't already understand that comment), losing him, and needing to wander and strive for years alone on the earth, exiled from happiness and bound to complete certain tasks before reunion is possible, felt very close to home.
I've downloaded a free copy of "The Golden Ass" onto my Kindle to study, as well as some other versions of the story. I'll be working with it for a few weeks to see what comes of it. I'm looking forward to it. It's been a long time since I've had a story to work with as part of my spiritual path.
