Hello wondrous Souls,
Today I am talking about Stories, Archetypes and how they shape our destiny.
The concept of archetypes has been shaping the human story for millions of years. They are the architects of narratives, the blueprints of character, and the unseen hands that weave the great mythic patterns of existence. But what does that truly mean? And more importantly, how do we, as individuals, play a role in crafting these stories?
I see it like this—if we are capable of activating attributes like strength, courage, and integrity, then we are equally capable of activating and contributing attributes such as weakness, cowardice, and dishonesty. The stories we tell, and the roles we embody, are not passive occurrences but living, breathing forces that we summon into the world. And if practiced often enough, these energies become pathways—gateways for powerful archetypal forces that shape reality itself.
Archetypes: The Energy Currents Beneath Our Stories
Archetypes are more than characters in myths and legends; they are the primordial forces that guide human behaviour and perception. The Hero, the Teacher, the Healer, the Critic or the Risk Taker—these are not just symbolic figures, but active energies that move through us, waiting to be embodied, refined, or distorted.
Each of us is, in some way, an expression of archetypal energy. We channel these forces through our thoughts, actions, and choices. The more we engage with a particular archetypal pattern—whether consciously or unconsciously—the more we align ourselves with its essence. Over time, our repeated actions strengthen these patterns, making them dominant forces in our lives and in the collective field of humanity.
This is why both light and shadow exist in every archetype. Just as we can channel the Visionary’s foresight or the Divine Child’s generosity, we can also channel the Destroyer’s recklessness or the Tyrant’s greed. These patterns are neither good nor bad on their own—they simply are. It is our conscious interaction with them that determines how they manifest in the world.
The Consequences of the Stories We Live By
If we think of ourselves as living vessels of archetypal patterns, then we must also recognize our responsibility in shaping the larger human story. What we embody does not stay confined within us; it ripples outward. Every thought we entertain, every emotion we nurture, every action we take contributes to a greater field of influence.
Imagine the difference between a world shaped by those who consciously embody Resurrection, Autonomy, and Truth, versus one shaped by those unconsciously perpetuating Victimization, Co-dependency and Falsehood. The archetypal forces at play are the same, but the outcomes are worlds apart.
This is where awareness becomes crucial. The stories we absorb from culture, media, and personal experience influence the archetypal energies we engage with. If we are constantly immersed in narratives of scarcity, competition, and unworthiness, we may unknowingly reinforce those energies within ourselves and the world around us. However, if we attune to stories of plentiful, unity, and blissful, we create a different energetic imprint—one that fosters growth, connection, and evolution.
Story as a Co-Creative Force
Story is not just a marketing tool or a pleasant escape for entertainment. It is a living, co-creative force that seeks to move through us—as humans we are vessels of meaning, carriers of myth, and custodians of the sacred narrative.
Ancient cultures understood this. They did not simply tell stories; they lived them. Myths were more than fables—they were maps of consciousness, instructing people on how to engage with the archetypal energies that shaped their lives. Rituals, initiations, and rites of passage were designed to ensure that individuals did not just inherit a story but embodied it in a way that contributed to the well-being of the collective.
In the modern world, much of this wisdom has been forgotten. Story has been relegated for entertainment and business, and many have become unconscious participants in narratives they never consciously chose. Yet the power of story remains unchanged—it still shapes us, moves through us, and influences the course of our world.
The Invitation to Consciously Shape the Narrative
So the question is not just, What story am I telling? but, What story is moving through me? And is it one that uplifts, restores, and honours life—or one that diminishes it?
We are not just consumers of stories; we are their architects. With every choice we make, we align ourselves with certain archetypal currents, reinforcing patterns that either sustain the beauty and longevity of humanity or contribute to its unraveling.
This is an invitation: to become conscious storytellers, not just with our words, but with our lives. To recognize that every thought, action, and intention is a thread in the great mythic weave of our existence. An invitation to step into the role of the sovereign co-creator, shaping a world infused with gratitude, compassion, strength, passion, wisdom, forgiveness, joy, courage, and love.
The architects of story are always watching, waiting for us to decide.
What will you choose?
Heart to Heart, Elizabeth
Elizabeth Ellames 