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! My name is Dr. Kira Swanson and I’m a recovered sell-out. As a coach, I work with other sell-outs to identify the passion that they have traded away for the sake of security and acceptance. I support them to wake up from scarcity thinking, tune into what they really want, and to find the courage to choose themselves so they can finally live a life free of self-imposed limitation, embracing their passion through work or play. 