by kirajswanson | Feb 16, 2022 | Archetypes
When we find ourselves in the throes of dissatisfaction, the root of the problem is generally not outside of ourselves. Yet, many of us are under a dangerous delusion that makes it appear like the problems are all out there. If my boss would do it differently… if my...
by kirajswanson | Jan 6, 2022 | Archetypes
OK, now don’t get mad at me, but you’re probably a Prostitute. I don’t mean that people pay you to have sex with them. I mean it in a broader, archetypal sense. The Development of the Prostitute We all start playing the role of the Prostitute when we are very young....
by alkamy | Aug 2, 2021 | Archetypes
Anyone who has ever sought to change themselves has encountered the advice: “Know thyself.” It is perennial wisdom, espoused by the likes of Socrates, Shakespeare, Jung, and Pythagoras. In pursuit of that esteemed inner self-knowledge, people frequently turn to...
by alkamy | Mar 22, 2021 | Archetypes, Psychology, Writing
Fiction writers are always trying to create characters who crackle with authenticity. We strive to create characters who are both familiar and at the same time unique. The familiar provides a sense of comfort and predictability which helps us understand a character at...
by alkamy | Apr 8, 2019 | Archetypes
Most of us have a deep-seated desire to understand ourselves better. We want to know what makes us uniquely us, why we do stupid things, or why we can’t get ourselves to do the things we know we should. We love to learn our strengths, take personality assessments,...
Hi! I’m Kira, a coach for corporate misfits who dread Mondays. They’ve lost their joy for work, if they ever had it. I help clients wake up from scarcity thinking, tune into what they really want, and find the courage to choose themselves so they can finally live a life free of self-imposed limitation, embracing their passion and following their bliss. 