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Alyssa Polizzi's avatar

I wonder if those negative feelings means that Dionysus and his accompanying representations perhaps has some elements of shadow for you presently? Is there an element of the exuberant, vital, overflowing nature that feels less integrated? Perhaps you have the ability to tap into it or indulge, but only in certain capacities?

I like your reflections on how Dionysus compensates for some of the more anxious/catastrophizing elements of the personality. Where that part constricts, Dionysus in turn expands, fills up, embodies, expresses.

In this case, the draw to Dionysus would offer some good paths towards growth and development.

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Shane Lim's avatar

Definitely. It’s clearer to me now why Dionysus was the first to pop up. I am currently in a rather suffocating environment. It’s as if of all the archetypes that could have surfaced, it was Dionysus who needed it most. Thank you for putting out such a wonderful question, and for the chance to reflect!

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