Here is an exercise you can use to learn more about your personal myth --
Begin by recalling a character from a myth or fairytale that feels particularly important to you. Now, sitting quietly where and when you will not be interrupted, become the character. See yourself as the character, feel as your would imagine the character to feel.
Now, take some time and complete the following statements. Write as much as you want about each one:
1.“I am ..."
2. “My purpose as this character is … "
3. "I feel ..."
4. "What I like about being this character is …"
5. "What I don't like about being this character is ... "
6. "As this character I desire … "
Read back over what you have written. Do you see ways that this character’s feelings resemble your own in a situation in your life? Can you see the story you are living?
My colleague and I will be offering a workshop on exploring personal myth in the fall. I will announce details at the end of the summer.