I love this. I think that, as an archetype, it particularly resonates, and I think your assesment feels spot on. I am jealous of the wolf. Thank you for sharing this.
So grateful you shared that bit about Animus and Anima, and "Jung’s framework reflected the binary views of his world." I felt like that clarification was needed. I do agree that both energies are available to everyone, I guess back then they couldn't know what we see now. I'm glad we have a wider perception and we're learning to work through it, one step at a time. I loved the scenario you described while meeting the inner wolf, truly beautiful!
I love this article because I've always felt a strong connection with the more masculine archetypes such as Herne the Hunter, Cernunnos, The Green Man. In my heart I feel the presence of "The Stag". I think maybe this comes from a sense the I am the only one I can truly rely on for self-protection. There will always be the possibility of being alone when in danger. Over the years, in three different residences, an intruder has entered my home when I was home alone. Each time some force inside me took over, where I felt physically larger, and sounds came out of me that I didn't recognize. There was no space left inside me for fear. Each time I saw a look of fear and the intruder ran. I have more logical solutions like an escape route, pepper spray, etc., but in the moment, instinct ruled and I honor that force.
I love this. I think that, as an archetype, it particularly resonates, and I think your assesment feels spot on. I am jealous of the wolf. Thank you for sharing this.
So grateful you shared that bit about Animus and Anima, and "Jung’s framework reflected the binary views of his world." I felt like that clarification was needed. I do agree that both energies are available to everyone, I guess back then they couldn't know what we see now. I'm glad we have a wider perception and we're learning to work through it, one step at a time. I loved the scenario you described while meeting the inner wolf, truly beautiful!
I love this article because I've always felt a strong connection with the more masculine archetypes such as Herne the Hunter, Cernunnos, The Green Man. In my heart I feel the presence of "The Stag". I think maybe this comes from a sense the I am the only one I can truly rely on for self-protection. There will always be the possibility of being alone when in danger. Over the years, in three different residences, an intruder has entered my home when I was home alone. Each time some force inside me took over, where I felt physically larger, and sounds came out of me that I didn't recognize. There was no space left inside me for fear. Each time I saw a look of fear and the intruder ran. I have more logical solutions like an escape route, pepper spray, etc., but in the moment, instinct ruled and I honor that force.