Wow...somehow I missed those other archetype pieces.
As a woman I had not ‘had it with men’ but just had not found anyone that I was interested in spending time with or even ‘opening up’ to someone. Ironically I ‘found’ someone on a Substack post last June. I felt there was this ‘connection’ in our exchange ‘comments’ so I impulsively posted my email in a comment with the caveat I would remove the comment in 5 minutes. He responded. We started emailing, then after a month or more we talked on the phone. He lives in Idaho and me in SoCA, so we couldn’t be more ‘Geographically Undesirable’ if we tried.
I have visited him since August 3 times and am about to go up to Idaho for our 4th visit. It has been amazing how the ‘connection’ has deepened through our texts, phone calls and seriously when we see each other in person. There seems to be a ‘cosmic force’ that brought us together, that I have weirdly felt even before we met in person, which we cannot deny. As to if there is a ‘future’ for us...only time will tell on that one.
I forwarded it to my BF in Idaho…I’m slow introducing him to a more metaphysical version of ‘faith & spirituality’ through astrology, Oracle cards, spirit guides, psychic /intuitive ‘messaging’.
His spiritual/religious experience is in the Mainstream Christian Protestant Church. And he’s far more versed in The Bible than I am, though I was raised Catholic! The only part of Catholicism that ‘stuck’ with me is the mystical part of Catholicism and the Virgen de Guadalupe, the patron ‘Mamacita Saint’ of Mexico.
Yes though I am 70 I am not ‘old’ by any means. I have a number of younger women friends, in their 50’s & 60’s and they are amazed when I tell them how old I am! 😉 🤪
As far as talk of who is moving where…well being a SoCA girl for most of my life, I am not a ‘keen on winter’ kind of gal. I don’t even like it here in San Diego in May and June when we have May Gray & June Gloom, which are cloudy overcast for days on end at the coast.
Especially in the PNW…the long winter doesn’t appeal to me. I have been up to Idaho in the fall and in February. It was cold, dreary, not a lot of sun., with low temps. Me no care for that!
I did spend two winters in Santa Fe, NM and I managed the cold there, because though it was cold it was sunny practically everyday, which didn’t feel so cold to me. And was very dry.
So love may not triumph over winter. We shall see.
(My ‘friend’ isn’t originally from Idaho, he grew up in South Pasadena, CA and lived many years in the Central Coast of CA. He ended up in Idaho due to his aging parents who needed supervision over their care.)
A lot of young men think women reject men's advances entirely based on looks. I can't speak for all women, but I find manners and gentleness make a huge difference. (Or did when I still dated.)
Gentleness is not weakness. A lot of soyboys are neither.
☝️ I suggest to insecure younger men that a woman wants two things from them : to feel safe and be made to laugh. Well, my wife agrees, so maybe I'm just onto a good thing, but we're getting happier year on year ...
This book was really important for me to understand my own inner masculine a few years ago when I was healing from the woke nonsense myself. It's been the companion book to Women Who Run With The Wolves for me. Actually I enjoyed her audio series, Theater of the Imagination, better. But I do wish more men also read/listen to Dr. Estés to understand their own inner feminine as a properly soft-yet-strong force as well.
We are all indeed a complex of masculine and feminine energy. True understanding is knowing the proper balance in the self, as one was born. The woke and Trans would benefit a great deal contemplating that....and the ideology would die on the vine if they did.
I have been enjoying your archetype series, but I wanted to specifically thank you for the alchemy picture you included. It was a meditation focus and has helped me clarify some things I have been puzzled about. Thank you!
Wow...somehow I missed those other archetype pieces.
As a woman I had not ‘had it with men’ but just had not found anyone that I was interested in spending time with or even ‘opening up’ to someone. Ironically I ‘found’ someone on a Substack post last June. I felt there was this ‘connection’ in our exchange ‘comments’ so I impulsively posted my email in a comment with the caveat I would remove the comment in 5 minutes. He responded. We started emailing, then after a month or more we talked on the phone. He lives in Idaho and me in SoCA, so we couldn’t be more ‘Geographically Undesirable’ if we tried.
I have visited him since August 3 times and am about to go up to Idaho for our 4th visit. It has been amazing how the ‘connection’ has deepened through our texts, phone calls and seriously when we see each other in person. There seems to be a ‘cosmic force’ that brought us together, that I have weirdly felt even before we met in person, which we cannot deny. As to if there is a ‘future’ for us...only time will tell on that one.
And we are not young...we are in our 70’s. 🥰
Thank you for sharing that. It is inspiring. I am so very happy for you both.
I forwarded it to my BF in Idaho…I’m slow introducing him to a more metaphysical version of ‘faith & spirituality’ through astrology, Oracle cards, spirit guides, psychic /intuitive ‘messaging’.
His spiritual/religious experience is in the Mainstream Christian Protestant Church. And he’s far more versed in The Bible than I am, though I was raised Catholic! The only part of Catholicism that ‘stuck’ with me is the mystical part of Catholicism and the Virgen de Guadalupe, the patron ‘Mamacita Saint’ of Mexico.
North meets So Cal. So any talk of who is moving where? There is certainly a youthful tone in your voice.
Yes though I am 70 I am not ‘old’ by any means. I have a number of younger women friends, in their 50’s & 60’s and they are amazed when I tell them how old I am! 😉 🤪
As far as talk of who is moving where…well being a SoCA girl for most of my life, I am not a ‘keen on winter’ kind of gal. I don’t even like it here in San Diego in May and June when we have May Gray & June Gloom, which are cloudy overcast for days on end at the coast.
Especially in the PNW…the long winter doesn’t appeal to me. I have been up to Idaho in the fall and in February. It was cold, dreary, not a lot of sun., with low temps. Me no care for that!
I did spend two winters in Santa Fe, NM and I managed the cold there, because though it was cold it was sunny practically everyday, which didn’t feel so cold to me. And was very dry.
So love may not triumph over winter. We shall see.
(My ‘friend’ isn’t originally from Idaho, he grew up in South Pasadena, CA and lived many years in the Central Coast of CA. He ended up in Idaho due to his aging parents who needed supervision over their care.)
I'm glad for you. I hope if it works out he returns home with you someday.
This series has, to my eyes, served to bring your gifts to a new level. Bravo!
A lot of young men think women reject men's advances entirely based on looks. I can't speak for all women, but I find manners and gentleness make a huge difference. (Or did when I still dated.)
Gentleness is not weakness. A lot of soyboys are neither.
Men who are good communicators also have an edge.
Gentleness can come from very powerful people. Only weak people think gentleness is inherently weak.
Also, I'm inclined to think sometimes, contrary to stereotype, women are less shallow than men.
Internet dating has made women more superficial in choosing men.
I have recently been testing that theory. I think you are right about that.
☝️ I suggest to insecure younger men that a woman wants two things from them : to feel safe and be made to laugh. Well, my wife agrees, so maybe I'm just onto a good thing, but we're getting happier year on year ...
I agree, and your comment makes me smile.
No wonder why I have such a horrible time living in this era.
The fear of entire nations going extinct is real (now more prevalent with chemicals, poison shots and extreme digitalization).
Keep in mind this is such a beautiful world...
This book was really important for me to understand my own inner masculine a few years ago when I was healing from the woke nonsense myself. It's been the companion book to Women Who Run With The Wolves for me. Actually I enjoyed her audio series, Theater of the Imagination, better. But I do wish more men also read/listen to Dr. Estés to understand their own inner feminine as a properly soft-yet-strong force as well.
We are all indeed a complex of masculine and feminine energy. True understanding is knowing the proper balance in the self, as one was born. The woke and Trans would benefit a great deal contemplating that....and the ideology would die on the vine if they did.
It's taken me awhile to read this but I'm so glad I did. Beautifully written and explained, William.
I have been enjoying your archetype series, but I wanted to specifically thank you for the alchemy picture you included. It was a meditation focus and has helped me clarify some things I have been puzzled about. Thank you!
Very glad to hear it.
Thank WHD.