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  • The Dreamer’s Dictionary – Why your brain speaks in mythic metaphors.

    The Dreamer’s Dictionary – Why your brain speaks in mythic metaphors.





    The Dreamer’s Dictionary – Why your brain speaks in mythic metaphors

    The Dreamer’s Dictionary – Why your brain speaks in mythic metaphors

    “In dreams, we tap into the deep well of our unconscious mind, where symbols and archetypes reveal themselves.” – Carl Jung

    As we drift off to sleep, our conscious thoughts dissolve, and our brain begins to paint vivid landscapes with colors unseen in waking life. These dreamscapes are not mere random events but a rich tapestry of symbols and metaphors that speak to the very essence of our being.

    A Mythic Language

    • Flying: Symbolizing liberation, transcendence, and freedom from earthly constraints.
    • Water: Representing emotions, the unconscious mind, and transformation through cleansing.
    • Loss of Teeth: Reflecting a loss or fear of power, knowledge, or vitality.
    • Animals: Embodying instinctual energy, guidance from animal spirits, or archetypal characteristics.

    “The dream is the small hidden door in the deepest and most intimate sanctum of the soul, which opens up to that SOUL’S innermost secrets.” – Carl Gustav Jung

    A Guide Through the Unconscious

    Through the language of myths and symbols, our dreams offer a window into the hidden recesses of our psyche. They allow us to explore the depths of our unconscious mind, uncovering memories, fears, desires, and wisdom that may have remained dormant in waking life.

  • Burnout as a Loss of Meaning

    Burnout as a Loss of Meaning





    Burnout as a Loss of Meaning

    Burnout as a Loss of Meaning

    In the quiet corners of our souls, where whispers of purpose echo, we find ourselves entwined in an ancient dance.
    • Confession: As days pass like fleeting moments, I’ve come to realize that the relentless pursuit of achievement has left me hollow. The fire within, once a beacon of passion, now flickers faintly, struggling to ignite the darkness that consumes my being.
    • In the words of Viktor E. Frankl, an Austrian psychiatrist who survived the Holocaust: “Those who have a ‘why’ to live can bear with almost any ‘how’.” As the ‘how’ of life becomes overwhelming, we may lose sight of our ‘why’. This loss is the seed from which burnout grows.

      • “Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose.”
      – Viktor E. Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning

    • Burnout is not simply an exhaustion of energy; it is a spiritual drought, a dearth of meaning that leaves us adrift in the sea of existence. When we lose touch with our ‘why’, our actions become mere rituals, devoid of purpose and passion.
    • To rekindle the fire within, we must search for our ‘why’ once more. This quest is a sacred journey that demands introspection, patience, and resilience. Embrace the silence, listen to the whispers of your soul, and let the eternal dance guide you towards your purpose.
    May the echoes of your purpose guide you through the darkness, and may the fire within never fade.