S1E11 - Psyche and Eros: The Soul's Journey to Wholeness

In this episode of Story Medicine, we explore "Psyche and Eros" from Greco-Roman mythology. This story offers a map of the soul's journey from unconscious to conscious, from mortal to divine. It explores the themes of divine union of masculine and feminine, wholeness, and integration.Psyche's beauty provokes a goddess's jealousy, leading to a mysterious marriage, a forbidden lamp, and four impossible tasks. With help from ants, reeds, eagles, and towers, she descends to the underworld itself - only to fail at the final test and discover that some rescues require love.This story speaks to anyone who has undergone wounding in order to bring light to darkness, anyone facing tasks that seem impossible,  anyone who feels held back from genuine connection, or anyone who still believes they must be perfect to be worthy of love.The episode includes the complete story told in full, depth psychology analysis revealing the archetypal patterns of individuation and sacred marriage, and four practical integration exercises to help you embody the medicine.Send us Fan MailSupport the showLearn more about Joe's therapeutic work: www.joesummerfield.co.uk Connect on Instagram:  @joe.therapiesRegister your interest in the online Story Medicine Circle: www.joesummerfield.co.uk/story-medicine-podcast