In previous blog posts, I have outlined the stag es of development for the first three psychological archetypes: child, warrior, king/queen. This post will summarize this mini-series.
Drawbacks of the King/Queen Archetype
In order to embody the archetype of the wise man or woman, one must transcend the king/queen archetype. Transcending the king/queen archetype involves some important realizations.
When we are little we think that once we are rich and famous we will be happy forever. Then, some of us obtain great riches, fame, and power and become happy temporarily. But then it fades. The worldly possessions and responsibility for others begins to own us, we are drained of energy because of the important decisions that we must make.
Being the king or queen has its drawbacks, just like any of the four archetypes. Many face a midlife crisis while embodying this archetype once the realization that worldly possessions, fame, and power do not guarantee happiness.
The Wise Man or Woman
The wise man or woman transcends the king/queen archetype by realizing that they alone are responsible for their own happiness. The ultimate understanding of self-responsibility, self-respect, and self-knowledge are hallmarks of the wise man or woman.
It is not all sunshine and roses once an individual has reached the fourth and final archetype. The wise man or woman risks losing the positive lessons and aspects of each of the three archetypes below it.
The wise man or woman must remember to always embody the positive aspect of all three lower archetypes. To remain playful, curious, and free in all of life’s endeavors like a child. To stand up for the values that are worth fighting for as a warrior. To succeed in one’s life via self-programming of one’s own authentic desires like the king or queen.
The wise man or woman must also cease to embody the negative aspects of the lower archetypes as well. He or she must not lose self-responsibility by allowing a parental figure to make decisions for them.
Not to lose self-respect by becoming an order-follower of the church or state. Not to lose self-knowledge of one’s authentic desire, and the knowledge and discipline of self-programming to achieve our desired reality.
Lastly, to not lose the knowledge that even though we have attained our desired reality, it is still our own responsibility to make ourselves happy in each and every moment of our lives.
Very few of us become a wise man or woman. It is so much easier to allow others to make our decisions, to not stand up for our values, and to allow others to condition our minds. Only those of us with an unwavering will for psychological growth have a shot at becoming a truly wise person.
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