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Fia Houston-Hamilton's avatar

Really enjoyed this. I’m just building a board of advisors GPT and I’m going to weave in this map. Hopefully “they” can help me through my initiation phase 🙏🏽

Also just did your archetype quiz (again) and I’m a Creator. Have any advice on what to do next or any posts of yours you’d recommend?

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Philipp's avatar

Thanks Fia.

I don't have any articles for specific archetypes (yet). The next step is to live that story consciously.

Integrating the Shadow could be one step. Creators need structure to avoid chaos. This might mean creating a dedicated workspace, setting a schedule, or developing a clear process for your projects.

Another thing could be to practice "inner listening." Pay attention to your imagination, daydreams, fantasies, and flashes of inspiration. That's where the creator can discover the depths of their inner wisdom.

Feel free to join my private chat where we support each other on how to implement archetypes: http://serapex.substack.com/chat

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Fia Houston-Hamilton's avatar

Excellent! I’m currently working on all of the above especially the inner listening. My dreams are incredible vivid and cinematic so I keep a dream journal. I’ve lived entire lives in my sleep!

Thanks I’ll check it out!

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Philipp's avatar

That's amazing, really. Having this types of dreams is a gift. If there is anything like a shortcut, it's dreamwork.

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Nik Pathran's avatar

Exceptional read, Philipp!

The distinction between the "Crisis of the Struggling Hero" and the "Crisis of the Successful Hero" is razor-sharp. One of the most accurate diagnosis I've seen of a creator's existential pain.

That "successful hero" who finds the victory hollow is a perfect description of a person reckoning with the Identity they changed into on the climb. They won the game, but they feel like they lost themselves in the process.

This piece provides the grand, mythological map for the journey ahead.

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Philipp's avatar

Thanks Nik.

It's great to see you got the essence of the piece. Let's see where the map leads us to.

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