@@RikLeedsMusic.77 Its about the integration purpose, like new cells in the body, new wisdom interconnects with the our ADN, that has in total length, of all the cells in our body, about 67 billion miles long, thats a lot of space to integrate even the most cosmic wisdom we can percieve, so the trick for me is APPLYING, the wisdom into the world, into my actions, so i can transmit my message, not with words, but with 67 billion miles of information, in a simple and humble gesture
Thank you so much for these videos 🙏💗 As a combat vet with the US Army, that part where you mentioned how the military initiates you but fails to bring you back home really hit home and literally brought tears to my eyes. It is so true. So many of my brothers in arms are suffering, because it is so hard to integrate back into society on your own without a proper guide after being on the battlefield for multiple years. Without ayahuasca and then a meditation practice to take over from there, I shutter to think about where I would be right now. Probably dead or in prison. I want to make this perfectly clear tho; there are programs and support in place nowadays (much more than there used to be), to help with job placement, education, and health issues. That helps a lot, and frankly it's more than most Americans get. The problem is not that they don't want to help. The problem is they do not know how. This ties into the broader message of this video, how we, as a society, have lost the concepts of sacred space and liminal spaces. We have few places to go to reconnect to our deeper selves and truly grow which means affecting lasting change instead of momentary reprieve. So therefore, we too often become lost in the noise and become hopeless with no way out of our suffering. But although these sacred spaces are no longer promoted and advertised, they are still out there waiting to be found. "Seek and ye shall find" but remember, in the end, even the seeker must disappear.
You are an inspiration! And an ambassador for the military! I’m glad to know that people who have eyes to see are in and among the people protecting our country and are also breaking through beyond the borders of countries …and even ego … to disappear! Amen
My heart fills with joy knowing that there are creative and curious people out there, giving time and effort into productions like this in the hope of relaying deep messages to those who most need them. Thank you for doing what you do.
This is one of the things that modern church architecture (Catholic and protestant, Evangelical, and especially mega-church) doesn't understand. In most modern churches, there is no sense of the sacred. Churches cease to be places of encountering the sacred, and they become just human meeting places. But this doesn't fully satisfy the human soul, no matter how good the free coffee is.
I agree. There are some Christian places that there is a sense of the spiritual and the sacred, but for the most part it seems bastardized. I, myself, am a theistic Satanist and on the apex of our revival into the modern world we brought with us the complexities of occult magick and all of the warnings against it. Meditation, ritual, initiation, greater forces, introspection, and much more are integral to our craft and there is a real sense of sacred spaces. On the outskirts of our religion you will find those who, similar to modern Christianity, have lost the spirituality that was once at the core. Indeed, I think the witch burnings of the Catholic church and the conversion of pagans seemed to sweep spirituality as a whole out of the hands of the people. If you like this channel, "The Unexplored Depths of Spider-Man 3" actually gives a good analogue to the journey the church has taken so far. I do like that you point out that it's modern church architecture. There are some churches that still retain their spirituality, although they are difficult to find. I still don't agree with their message, their path isn't mine, but you would do well to seek out churches with ties to Rosicrucianism and possession by the holy spirit if this is something you're looking for. As cliché as it sounds, the Free Masons were once this, but in recent years they have corrupted and blurred their lines in the same way Anton LaVey did when he proclaimed a newfound atheism and drove away the closest to his original divinely-inspired message.
There's nobody left anymore who has any real teachings to pass on, all they know how to do is read from books to you and repeat what someone else read out of a book to them. The churches should have people who can see demons and clean your aura and be honest with you about spiritual health and tell you why you don't have any if so, etc etc, but - nobody teaches it, cause there's no teachers left. They all got killed off as witches or whatever, all the medicine men and women lost. Churches thesedays often still do condemn some evil but they go along with supporting systems that are clearly evil, as if they are actually ok. They are very 'blue pill' and that is why they can't help people who are 'woke' and this is a big problem, they are only much use for helping those who cannot think for themselves, and then only at lower levels. So nothing ever gets fixed in society and it just keeps on going the wrong way, as there is nothing and nobody to support those who are clever and 'awake' to how wrong this world all is. Best you get is likes of - um shave your head and wear a robe and change your diet. So what do we want, a world full of one type of mystic only, that is all they know how to do. It's more a refuge provision or likes of a spiritual halfway house. Blind leading the blind and all that.
Because they strike right into the core of humanity. These stories and archetypes are the foundation of our experience. Once pointed out, you see how they relate to your experience, and that makes it much more meaningful.
My God, I was about to make the same comment. When the experience of awe, of being small and insignificant against the backdrop of the universe is tapped into with the use of archetypal images, characters. music, etc. I always feel a longing to find that experience in real life. I find it strange that a movie can pull that emotion out of me---it exists, but where in everyday life?
OneBalance I feel like you can find this in life but it takes deep conversations with people. I think it's extremely hard if not impossible, to find these things in life by yourself. Only together can we find these things and put names to them.
OneBalance I don’t think we should be pursuing these archetypes or stories. (Not that I am saying that you implied that) I think we should go about our lives like we ordinarily would, and then we can look at how those archetypes can be applied to our lives situations.
People have such a hard time wrapping their heads around this concept, but I totally got it when I was out trying to hike the Appalachian Trail a few years ago. It starts out as just a hike, but as weeks pass, the walk itself becomes sacred. It enters your psyche and it becomes this source of energy in your memory that you continue to draw on years after you leave the trail. The trail is full of magicians, too: older hikers that guide you through the traditions of the trail, and even just other normal people that the trail introduces you to, that give alternate perspectives, helping you to expand your own understanding of your journey. It's so addictive and empowering, because completing a thru-hike isn't just a spiritual journey, it's also a quest that helps you understand your inner warrior. To find your limits, and to give you something to strive for that it is bigger than any material thing I've ever encountered in my life.
The actual character wasn't very professionally contained, had unresolved grief and loss trauma, and violated many ethical boundaries - film theatrics perhaps demands this.
this series is flat out some of the best content on youtube ... I came looking for thoughts on writing and storytelling and left reflecting deeply on my own nature ... thanks for the great work!
I read a comment that this channel is a sacred space of its own and I gladly vouch for that. As a therapist and student I have learned and shared so much from these videos. It has helped and encouraged me and so many others. In behalf of myself and those who I know but may never meet, thank you for your work and carry on everyone in learning and growing.
Your voice is relaxing, your words are deep, and I really enjoy your videos... taking inspiration from movies to describe our minds in a philosophical yet understandable way. Thanks!
Your videos make me lost for words, I find it difficult to process the information, probably because this wisdom is so profound and takes great willpower to implement it. Yet I want to thank you deeply, because whenever I watch a video of yours I feel incredibly grateful, for you make me understand things I would never have understood without you. I Love you for this
I choked up a dozen times while watching this…and I am in the midst of “The Sacred and The Profane “ by Mircea Eliade, to which there are references in this video. And in the way of the Magician, there abides a portal that, once one enters, alters perception by introducing an elevated level of consciousness that contains an almost laser like visual acuity, allowing extreme clarity of the whole and its parts, simultaneously, from its near atomic structure to the zoomed out long view. I have experienced this a few times, but it was temporary…like a two week free trial period, after which one drifts back to the ordinary. But, it always happened in a sacred place. It would seem that it may be time for me to venture deeper into this process, and journey onward, away from the fog… Blessings to you for creating this…
It can be difficult to find what you are looking for. The type of full experience you are looking for always have "ritual leaders". This is why religion is still so highly popular despite us living in an ever more fragmented world. True transformation is not possible without the existence of spiritual leaders that can humbly guide others through their own spiritual journeys. The problem with this is that there are very few capable, spiritual leaders, and among the many "Magicians" that exist there are a lot of "Shadow Magicians" selling snake oil, providing just enough for you to get something, but to also keep you coming back because they don't do it freely. Seeking status, control and power. I still encourage you to keep seeking. There are true guides out there still, and God can guide you if you keep seeking.
@@JavierGomezXWhat's worse is society do not respect the notion of spiritual leaders! Maybe thats how its supposed to work but reading comments like this make me feel less alone!
This video is extraordinary. It exquisitely displays the kind of meaning and lessons that movies can have for those who are willing to digest them to a great extend, and how much they can be appreciated rather than simply being a source of crude entertainment. The atmosphere Like Stories of Old creates with this compilation and others is perfectly suited to the meaning it conveys. Thank you for your efforts Like Stories of Old! Please keep it up.
I can't thank you enough for helping me solidify the ideas of the four archetypes. After reading each chapter, I've come to your videos to review and gain a better understanding of each one. It helps so much introducing different examples and other sources than Moore and Gillette offer on their own. On to the Lover!
Maaaaaan, the academic in me loves how many books you've referenced to back up your points. I can only think of a mythological magician and he might not even fit the bill - Tiresias from Greek mythology was a blind prophet (oh the irony) who was called upon to illuminate the truth to Oedipus about his mother, and he instructed Odysseus on how to get home. And in really minor Greek mythology Aeetes over time was written to be black hearted controlling despot by ancient poets, he was also a magician, so he fits the shadow magician quite nicely.
Esta es la oportunidad para agradecerte, mi hermano. Desde hace un par de meses he seguido tu contenido gracias a los subtítulos en español. Con cada vídeo experimentado sensaciones que no puedo nombrar, un verdadero ánimo por la vida y una invitación a la Unidad, a integrar y reconocer estas energías universales en mi propio universo interior. Muchas gracias por crear este tipo de espacios.
Finally watched this. Great conclusion to the series, Tom! It reminded me a little of the ideas posed in my Moonrise Kingdom video and this explored those propositions nicely. There was a lot of reading in this one but I guess it's hard if not impossible to avoid that considering the subject matter and amount of sources. Well done! - Thomas
Watching with a defocused concentration, whilst almost 1/2 asleep gives an amazing effect to this video - almost a deeper felt understanding, that doesn't happen if I just try and watch it as an instructiona' video. Amazing stuff.
And thank you for showing a brief moment of The Fountain. Hopefully one day you'll give discussion of it fully. It is one of the most incredibly powerful movies I've ever seen.
I watched your Blade Runner video first but this is the one that made me subscribe. I usually don't feel anything in response to "inspiring" stuff but this actually moved me. You're doing good work here. Keep it up.
I feel like I need to thank you, I try with great struggle to make stories but it's people like you and the analysis you make of the world that help me learn to improve and to tell a better story. In many ways you are are a magician to people like me and I want to say I appreciate that.
This video blew my mind. I am astounded at how you managed to take something so esoteric, so incorporeal and make it so pragmatic, so solid... thank you so much.
Great video. However, I wouldn't say the trickster isn't a good magician. Western native people have the Katchina's/Sacred Clowns and many other types of tricksters. They serve a valuable purpose of turning what you think you know on it's head and also taking those too high on their horse down back to earth. Some even use humor to do so. I think they serve a purpose to shake you up, make you aware, and learn from your mistakes on your own. So then, you become the master by taking up your own responsibilities. It comes down to regeneration. And, at times a difficult lesson to learn.
Agreed. Everybody thinks The Fool is about to take a bad fall, but he isn't. He's going to waltz right into that far off cloud bank and everyone is going to wonder how he did it.
I agree. There's even examples of the trickster magician taking on a more benevolent role in literature, even if those characters have their own problems. Brandon Sanderson writes about such a character called the king's wit in his fantasy series A Stormlight Archive. He is their world's version of the court jester or fool, and oftentimes will speak his mind even if he is insulting the king himself. He ends up being a character that is guiding people behind the scenes and more influential than just being a fool.
Might argue that the court jester, being the one to sneak into the King’s court and speak his truth - often times artfully through plays or songs - under guise of a ‘fool’ is actually an evolved magician all along. I like (and appreciate) the distinction of the trickster evolving by determination of a nobler end for his own traveled path. The magician/trickster probably IS a bit childlike, which I love. But without discovering maturity is simply reckless, undermining for his own personal amusement or gain.
@@yellowkidJL I agree. Take for example Gandalf in Lord of the Rings. While Gandalf is a wise and mature figure, he very often shows displays of humor, indicating that an enlightened role model is not above acts of whimsy or mockery.
A thousand bows of Gratitude for introducing me to “Embrace of the Serpent!” I didn’t know it at all this morning, and now after watching it, my heart is blown open from Grief and Wonder! Thank you.
I believe in the order of the universe, In my own journey I ventured towards many experiences and days where I was truly lost for an explanation of why I feel disconnected to this world and I try to hard to fit in, and then comes a friend recommending Carl Jung's Man and His symbols, and then another friend introduces me to Jordan Peterson, and by mere chance I stumble upon your channel, and for months I see the thumbnail for the Archetypes but never click it, then I watch a pscyhoanalysis for the movie Collateral, and then I read about Roger Moore, and watch his lectures, then finally come back to these series, your wisdom and your dedication are paramount, your knowledge and honesty takes me beyond the realms of the physical world, I do not know you, but I, from the bottom of my heart, respect and appreciate you.
As always the best, I have been waiting for this video for quite long, out of curiosity I read the book last month, it's one of the best books I have read, after reading I got a sense of feeling which I was lacking for years. Thank you man.
This is beautifully done. Ritual (not habit) is an important part of spiritual transformation; and acknowledging sacred space is one ritual process. Accomplished Tibetan monks carry their sacred space around with them in the form of a mind-mandala-they live inside it... But ultimately, there is no spiritual power without compassion - everything else is ego. That’s the key.
These videos are my favorite. After the death of my father 10 weeks ago today I came across this channel. It has helped me heal and led me to learn more about stoicism. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
loved embrace of the serpent and tree of life. this channel is becoming my favourite on youtube, not only movie content but videos like this one are so incredible and kind of get me out of my mundane lifestyle and make my brain and thoughts go crazy. thank you
You earned my sub. As a wizard myself someone who is deeply connected to unseen things. I commend you. You've done a good job here. Perhaps eventually they will all see the wisdom here and be better because of it. Peace be with you friend and may a pleasant spring be headed your way next.
This video resonates so much with my current experience as an apprentice for a trade. You've given words to what I've been feeling for some time now. Thank you so much!
The magician understands and integrates the idea of 'as above so below', master of the elements, reaching for his full potential..... the eternal into the actual.
This video really touched me. My friend and I have recently decided to step away from the material world as much as is realistic. Only 8 months ago I was planning to pursue a doctorate in clinical psychology but once a devastating event thrust me back onto a path of spirituality I've begun a path to seek to be a servant to as many people as I can in a new way. Practicing more tribal ceremony and studying more ancient ideas of the human psyche is a much greater tool of healing than the modern schools of psychology (in my opinion). I will, in about 7 more month, be traveling the country with people of the same intention. This video put the archetype of the magician/shaman/priest into a well structured simplification of an important component of tribes and communities
I've read "King, Warrior, Magician, Lover," "The Magician Within," and am now reading "The Archetype of Initiation," and they are all outstanding, illuminating, and transformative. Highly recommend to all. And I am blown away by how well this channel captures their essence and explains them in a clear, meaningful, and visually and audibly stunning way. Seriously some of the best work on all of youtube, man.
I must say I have never left a comment under a youtube video before, but now I am doing so to express my gratitude and deep appreciation for your work. Beautiful.
Dear Sir, your videos are one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. There is beauty in every moment, in every image and word... Thank you, from heart.
Thank you so much for doing the work necessary for men to step into their truly aligned and kingly nature. Your videos are SO INCREDIBLY POWERFUL and exactly what is NEEDED in our society at this time for us to transcend into a higher level of consciousness. You're one of the only people on this platform making videos on this topic and you have paved the way for many more to follow. Thank you!
How many times have I seen this video, this is a time in a place beyond my world where I hear the voice of the Spirit guiding light when I have lost my way. This balances my magic. Your channel is a sacred space where we embrace the serpent.
You should check out "Swiss Army Man" if you haven't already. You can analyze this movie over and over again and never get the same message from it. It kinda relates to magicians since "the inexplicable" is a big part of the story. Great video as usual. Peace!
There's an indian myth called: the King's Corpse, you wouldn't believe how many similarities are between that and the movie. You can check it out on Heinrich Zimmer's anthology of myths about resurrection compiled by Joseph Campbell... I posted an essay about it in my blog but in spanish...
Wow! Great grasp of the subject with excellent clips to illustrate your points. Most emotional i've been at a youtube video. I hope you are a lecturer. We need more like you.
I suppose there is about 10% substance that could be grasped rationally. The rest, I guess, can only be understood emotionally - whatever that means (I only ever do that while asleep so I'm not sure). I think the video does quite impressive job given the premise. It expresses the emotional stuff quite strongly. Not that I understand any of that but it certainly is strongly present.
These videos are the epitome of emotion. The warm, tranquil voice together with the calm music and empowering message is just a mezmerizing combination. The rational substance could probably be expressed in about two sentences, but they would grasp none of the overwhelming emotion flood. To me, this all feels like a dream. And quite a beautiful one.
When tribal leaders are asked what is wrong with the modern world they say its really quite simple...we have lost our connection to spirit 🌈 xxxxxxxxxxx
Amazing video that moved my soul. Getting into architypes and resonating with the magician, this video definitely solidified that notion and is now urging me to dive deeper. Beautifully done.
10:00 Sounds exactly like Mark Zuckerberg. Facebook's motto is "move fast and break things." They've broken a lot of things but they want none of the responsibilities to fix their mess.
Curious, what are your thoughts on the last Jedi? Since you referenced it quite a few times. Also those last few images in this video are beautiful. Where did you get them from?
I enjoyed The Last Jedi when I saw it in theater, I've been meaning to rewatch it because I did have some issues but haven't gotten around to it yet. And the last images are from Embrace of the Serpent and Voyage of Time (documentary by Terrence Malick)
Well done. Love all the comments .... what an affirmation that so many have listened and written here. And the longing that is intrinsic in us that will make the opening to this sacred realm our future.
Edit: to answer a frequently asked question, the last track is 'Family' by Josh Leake ;) What films do you think had a great Magician presence? Let me know below!
I find myself to be magician of knowledge of history. I seek and learn things. I had no college degree or managed to take classes of higher learning. I somehow impressed teachers of history and others my knowledge and passion for history. I had no master, save those that passed on and left their words. I taught myself and taught my nephews the importance of history and seen them understand and embrace the past and live in the present.
I think you just dethroned your WONDERFUL LIFE essay as my personal favorite of yours so far. Very well done! And in terms of other Magician Archetypes, what would you think of John C. Reily's character in MAGNOLIA?
I've done it. When I first started hiking nature terrified me. I felt there was something in the bushes about to jump out at me. Then I realized I was feeling the spirit of the trees bushes etc. Then I decided to go all out. Now I'm not scared at all. I prefer hiking at night. I love the feeling of being alert and using all my senses to navigate my way.
Jesus Christ, this channel ... i don't know . Is God making this channel ? Can any channel be this good ??? Well whatever it is , THANK YOU. I cried for like 10 minutes ... This is soooooo good , so revealing . Thank you .
find a sacred space of your own, a place that reminds you of your purpose and aspiration to return to your higher self. you are divinely guided my friend, look for the signs because the universe is always communicating with you.
Honestly man I'm a substance use counselor and with some of my guys ... hardcore felons that need to get aligned with real honor? We watch these videos together and we discuss. Thank you! You've helped a lot of guys out believe it or not!!
Lol. It did by deconstructing and reconstructing the Magician and the Warrior archetypes, but it seems you didn't notice. The truth of the concept of archetypes lies in the fact that they only work correctly when we stop looking outside ourselves for these qualities and start to embody them ourselves. Just a thought.
I just got out of the military 3 months ago and i felt every ounce of this video especially with pseudo initiation . LSOO your work is phenomenal . It help me and buddies of mine in some hard spots. Outstanding
I've been realizing this past year just how important archetypes are to/for me. I really enjoyed your recognition of the "shadow magician" and the sub-archetype/ "infantile version" of the "trickster"... I've heard that archetypes, in their varying forms, also serve as one type of spirit guide - a kind comprised of thought-form given life over the ages. I also really appreciated your recognition of sacred space, and how that may look different for each of us. It's validating and powerful to hear someone give this a name. This video was excellent ~ I'll be giving it several more listens; thank you!
"Look to those who carry their wisdom lightly about them and not as a burden for others to behold."
- Pepper Lewis
yet without burdens (challenges)...one's wisdom cannot grow. If it is solid wisdom you carry...it will be heavy.
@@RikLeedsMusic.77 Its about the integration purpose, like new cells in the body, new wisdom interconnects with the our ADN, that has in total length, of all the cells in our body, about 67 billion miles long, thats a lot of space to integrate even the most cosmic wisdom we can percieve, so the trick for me is APPLYING, the wisdom into the world, into my actions, so i can transmit my message, not with words, but with 67 billion miles of information, in a simple and humble gesture
If its heavy it's probably not integrated wisdom its trauma imo now that stuff is heavy
@@RikLeedsMusic.77it will be heavy, but carried lightly by a powerful mind. It will also never burden others, which is what the quote is saying.
Thank you so much for these videos 🙏💗 As a combat vet with the US Army, that part where you mentioned how the military initiates you but fails to bring you back home really hit home and literally brought tears to my eyes. It is so true. So many of my brothers in arms are suffering, because it is so hard to integrate back into society on your own without a proper guide after being on the battlefield for multiple years. Without ayahuasca and then a meditation practice to take over from there, I shutter to think about where I would be right now. Probably dead or in prison. I want to make this perfectly clear tho; there are programs and support in place nowadays (much more than there used to be), to help with job placement, education, and health issues. That helps a lot, and frankly it's more than most Americans get. The problem is not that they don't want to help. The problem is they do not know how. This ties into the broader message of this video, how we, as a society, have lost the concepts of sacred space and liminal spaces. We have few places to go to reconnect to our deeper selves and truly grow which means affecting lasting change instead of momentary reprieve. So therefore, we too often become lost in the noise and become hopeless with no way out of our suffering. But although these sacred spaces are no longer promoted and advertised, they are still out there waiting to be found. "Seek and ye shall find" but remember, in the end, even the seeker must disappear.
You are an inspiration! And an ambassador for the military! I’m glad to know that people who have eyes to see are in and among the people protecting our country and are also breaking through beyond the borders of countries …and even ego … to disappear! Amen
My heart fills with joy knowing that there are creative and curious people out there, giving time and effort into productions like this in the hope of relaying deep messages to those who most need them. Thank you for doing what you do.
And I realised eye drops are also joyful
Well said!
@tim horton well said.
This is one of the things that modern church architecture (Catholic and protestant, Evangelical, and especially mega-church) doesn't understand. In most modern churches, there is no sense of the sacred. Churches cease to be places of encountering the sacred, and they become just human meeting places. But this doesn't fully satisfy the human soul, no matter how good the free coffee is.
I agree. There are some Christian places that there is a sense of the spiritual and the sacred, but for the most part it seems bastardized. I, myself, am a theistic Satanist and on the apex of our revival into the modern world we brought with us the complexities of occult magick and all of the warnings against it. Meditation, ritual, initiation, greater forces, introspection, and much more are integral to our craft and there is a real sense of sacred spaces.
On the outskirts of our religion you will find those who, similar to modern Christianity, have lost the spirituality that was once at the core. Indeed, I think the witch burnings of the Catholic church and the conversion of pagans seemed to sweep spirituality as a whole out of the hands of the people. If you like this channel, "The Unexplored Depths of Spider-Man 3" actually gives a good analogue to the journey the church has taken so far.
I do like that you point out that it's modern church architecture. There are some churches that still retain their spirituality, although they are difficult to find. I still don't agree with their message, their path isn't mine, but you would do well to seek out churches with ties to Rosicrucianism and possession by the holy spirit if this is something you're looking for. As cliché as it sounds, the Free Masons were once this, but in recent years they have corrupted and blurred their lines in the same way Anton LaVey did when he proclaimed a newfound atheism and drove away the closest to his original divinely-inspired message.
Matthew Northenscold Your comment is true. I felt this deeply in my studies years ago and this is why I chose not to pursue becoming a Pastor.
There's nobody left anymore who has any real teachings to pass on, all they know how to do is read from books to you and repeat what someone else read out of a book to them. The churches should have people who can see demons and clean your aura and be honest with you about spiritual health and tell you why you don't have any if so, etc etc, but - nobody teaches it, cause there's no teachers left. They all got killed off as witches or whatever, all the medicine men and women lost. Churches thesedays often still do condemn some evil but they go along with supporting systems that are clearly evil, as if they are actually ok. They are very 'blue pill' and that is why they can't help people who are 'woke' and this is a big problem, they are only much use for helping those who cannot think for themselves, and then only at lower levels. So nothing ever gets fixed in society and it just keeps on going the wrong way, as there is nothing and nobody to support those who are clever and 'awake' to how wrong this world all is. Best you get is likes of - um shave your head and wear a robe and change your diet. So what do we want, a world full of one type of mystic only, that is all they know how to do. It's more a refuge provision or likes of a spiritual halfway house. Blind leading the blind and all that.
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Why do these videos on this channel make me cry? The beauty in them...I feel so overwhelmed by the message each time.
Optimistic Writer me too 😥
Because they strike right into the core of humanity. These stories and archetypes are the foundation of our experience. Once pointed out, you see how they relate to your experience, and that makes it much more meaningful.
My God, I was about to make the same comment. When the experience of awe, of being small and insignificant against the backdrop of the universe is tapped into with the use of archetypal images, characters. music, etc. I always feel a longing to find that experience in real life. I find it strange that a movie can pull that emotion out of me---it exists, but where in everyday life?
OneBalance I feel like you can find this in life but it takes deep conversations with people. I think it's extremely hard if not impossible, to find these things in life by yourself. Only together can we find these things and put names to them.
OneBalance I don’t think we should be pursuing these archetypes or stories. (Not that I am saying that you implied that) I think we should go about our lives like we ordinarily would, and then we can look at how those archetypes can be applied to our lives situations.
People have such a hard time wrapping their heads around this concept, but I totally got it when I was out trying to hike the Appalachian Trail a few years ago. It starts out as just a hike, but as weeks pass, the walk itself becomes sacred. It enters your psyche and it becomes this source of energy in your memory that you continue to draw on years after you leave the trail. The trail is full of magicians, too: older hikers that guide you through the traditions of the trail, and even just other normal people that the trail introduces you to, that give alternate perspectives, helping you to expand your own understanding of your journey.
It's so addictive and empowering, because completing a thru-hike isn't just a spiritual journey, it's also a quest that helps you understand your inner warrior. To find your limits, and to give you something to strive for that it is bigger than any material thing I've ever encountered in my life.
@Lucus ness lol u sir are a dickhead that was funny...but i agree with carakav
It must have been an amazing journey. 🇨🇦
I'm gonna miss this series, I thoroughly enjoyed each one of these videos, and this one was probably my favorite.
Me too, thanks!
Wait, he's not going to do more? Oh no!
Same and same ):
What? Why is he stopping??
@@micanikko He made 4 videos for each of the archetypes spoken about in King warrior magician lover
Robin Williams in Good Will Hunting is an excellent example and I’m glad you showed that in the video
The actual character wasn't very professionally contained, had unresolved grief and loss trauma, and violated many ethical boundaries - film theatrics perhaps demands this.
Do you know that this channel is a sacred space of its own?
YES
This video and this channel are beautiful. Thank you.
@@tesspulido you are too!
Truelly
True holy ground is within the realm of knowledge.
this series is flat out some of the best content on youtube ... I came looking for thoughts on writing and storytelling and left reflecting deeply on my own nature ... thanks for the great work!
I read a comment that this channel is a sacred space of its own and I gladly vouch for that. As a therapist and student I have learned and shared so much from these videos. It has helped and encouraged me and so many others. In behalf of myself and those who I know but may never meet, thank you for your work and carry on everyone in learning and growing.
This made me shed some tears in my sheer appreciation of its beauty and truth. Thank you. All my love and compassion to every single one of you.
Your voice is relaxing, your words are deep, and I really enjoy your videos... taking inspiration from movies to describe our minds in a philosophical yet understandable way. Thanks!
Thank you for articulating this so clearly - the Magician is an Archetypal Fluid in our Collective Shadow and I applaud those integrating it ✨🖤💫
Your videos make me lost for words, I find it difficult to process the information, probably because this wisdom is so profound and takes great willpower to implement it. Yet I want to thank you deeply, because whenever I watch a video of yours I feel incredibly grateful, for you make me understand things I would never have understood without you. I Love you for this
I choked up a dozen times while watching this…and I am in the midst of “The Sacred and The Profane “ by Mircea Eliade, to which there are references in this video.
And in the way of the Magician, there abides a portal that, once one enters, alters perception by introducing an elevated level of consciousness that contains an almost laser like visual acuity, allowing extreme clarity of the whole and its parts, simultaneously, from its near atomic structure to the zoomed out long view. I have experienced this a few times, but it was temporary…like a two week free trial period, after which one drifts back to the ordinary.
But, it always happened in a sacred place.
It would seem that it may be time for me to venture deeper into this process, and journey onward, away from the fog…
Blessings to you for creating this…
It can be difficult to find what you are looking for. The type of full experience you are looking for always have "ritual leaders". This is why religion is still so highly popular despite us living in an ever more fragmented world. True transformation is not possible without the existence of spiritual leaders that can humbly guide others through their own spiritual journeys. The problem with this is that there are very few capable, spiritual leaders, and among the many "Magicians" that exist there are a lot of "Shadow Magicians" selling snake oil, providing just enough for you to get something, but to also keep you coming back because they don't do it freely. Seeking status, control and power.
I still encourage you to keep seeking. There are true guides out there still, and God can guide you if you keep seeking.
@@JavierGomezXWhat's worse is society do not respect the notion of spiritual leaders! Maybe thats how its supposed to work but reading comments like this make me feel less alone!
This video is extraordinary. It exquisitely displays the kind of meaning and lessons that movies can have for those who are willing to digest them to a great extend, and how much they can be appreciated rather than simply being a source of crude entertainment.
The atmosphere Like Stories of Old creates with this compilation and others is perfectly suited to the meaning it conveys.
Thank you for your efforts Like Stories of Old! Please keep it up.
I can't thank you enough for helping me solidify the ideas of the four archetypes. After reading each chapter, I've come to your videos to review and gain a better understanding of each one. It helps so much introducing different examples and other sources than Moore and Gillette offer on their own. On to the Lover!
Maaaaaan, the academic in me loves how many books you've referenced to back up your points.
I can only think of a mythological magician and he might not even fit the bill - Tiresias from Greek mythology was a blind prophet (oh the irony) who was called upon to illuminate the truth to Oedipus about his mother, and he instructed Odysseus on how to get home.
And in really minor Greek mythology Aeetes over time was written to be black hearted controlling despot by ancient poets, he was also a magician, so he fits the shadow magician quite nicely.
Esta es la oportunidad para agradecerte, mi hermano. Desde hace un par de meses he seguido tu contenido gracias a los subtítulos en español. Con cada vídeo experimentado sensaciones que no puedo nombrar, un verdadero ánimo por la vida y una invitación a la Unidad, a integrar y reconocer estas energías universales en mi propio universo interior. Muchas gracias por crear este tipo de espacios.
I think I found a sacred space - Outside on my property when it's a clear, starry night. I have the urge to pray and give thanks.
Finally watched this. Great conclusion to the series, Tom! It reminded me a little of the ideas posed in my Moonrise Kingdom video and this explored those propositions nicely. There was a lot of reading in this one but I guess it's hard if not impossible to avoid that considering the subject matter and amount of sources. Well done! - Thomas
Watching with a defocused concentration, whilst almost 1/2 asleep gives an amazing effect to this video - almost a deeper felt understanding, that doesn't happen if I just try and watch it as an instructiona' video. Amazing stuff.
One of the best ways to watch certain movies and works
I love this channel
It always leaves me to go and find out more
So that I may come back with something to offer ❤
And thank you for showing a brief moment of The Fountain. Hopefully one day you'll give discussion of it fully. It is one of the most incredibly powerful movies I've ever seen.
I watched your Blade Runner video first but this is the one that made me subscribe. I usually don't feel anything in response to "inspiring" stuff but this actually moved me. You're doing good work here. Keep it up.
This is a pleasant surprise, have watched King, warrior, lover. Looking forward to watching this
This is much deeper than you think. The magician goes far beyond the mind.
I feel like I need to thank you, I try with great struggle to make stories but it's people like you and the analysis you make of the world that help me learn to improve and to tell a better story. In many ways you are are a magician to people like me and I want to say I appreciate that.
This video blew my mind. I am astounded at how you managed to take something so esoteric, so incorporeal and make it so pragmatic, so solid... thank you so much.
Your channel is something really special.
I have honestly never subscribed so fast. Once I saw the video series on these archetypes I was sold.
Great video. However, I wouldn't say the trickster isn't a good magician. Western native people have the Katchina's/Sacred Clowns and many other types of tricksters. They serve a valuable purpose of turning what you think you know on it's head and also taking those too high on their horse down back to earth. Some even use humor to do so. I think they serve a purpose to shake you up, make you aware, and learn from your mistakes on your own. So then, you become the master by taking up your own responsibilities. It comes down to regeneration. And, at times a difficult lesson to learn.
Agreed. Everybody thinks The Fool is about to take a bad fall, but he isn't. He's going to waltz right into that far off cloud bank and everyone is going to wonder how he did it.
I agree. There's even examples of the trickster magician taking on a more benevolent role in literature, even if those characters have their own problems. Brandon Sanderson writes about such a character called the king's wit in his fantasy series A Stormlight Archive. He is their world's version of the court jester or fool, and oftentimes will speak his mind even if he is insulting the king himself. He ends up being a character that is guiding people behind the scenes and more influential than just being a fool.
Might argue that the court jester, being the one to sneak into the King’s court and speak his truth - often times artfully through plays or songs - under guise of a ‘fool’ is actually an evolved magician all along. I like (and appreciate) the distinction of the trickster evolving by determination of a nobler end for his own traveled path. The magician/trickster probably IS a bit childlike, which I love. But without discovering maturity is simply reckless, undermining for his own personal amusement or gain.
@@yellowkidJL I agree. Take for example Gandalf in Lord of the Rings. While Gandalf is a wise and mature figure, he very often shows displays of humor, indicating that an enlightened role model is not above acts of whimsy or mockery.
Correct. It's best to think of the Trickster as a teacher. Folly is often used to prevent us from taking the wrong path.
A thousand bows of Gratitude for introducing me to “Embrace of the Serpent!” I didn’t know it at all this morning, and now after watching it, my heart is blown open from Grief and Wonder! Thank you.
Your videos always make me smile. Honestly some of the best work I have seen on RUclips. Thank you. I appreciate everything you do.
I believe in the order of the universe, In my own journey I ventured towards many experiences and days where I was truly lost for an explanation of why I feel disconnected to this world and I try to hard to fit in, and then comes a friend recommending Carl Jung's Man and His symbols, and then another friend introduces me to Jordan Peterson, and by mere chance I stumble upon your channel, and for months I see the thumbnail for the Archetypes but never click it, then I watch a pscyhoanalysis for the movie Collateral, and then I read about Roger Moore, and watch his lectures, then finally come back to these series, your wisdom and your dedication are paramount, your knowledge and honesty takes me beyond the realms of the physical world, I do not know you, but I, from the bottom of my heart, respect and appreciate you.
As always the best, I have been waiting for this video for quite long, out of curiosity I read the book last month, it's one of the best books I have read, after reading I got a sense of feeling which I was lacking for years. Thank you man.
Which book? Sounds very interesting.
Little Veicy King, Warrior, Magician, Lover
Venkat Venky have you read Carl Jung's Archetypes of the collective unconcsious? Good reading ;)
ironmonkey349 Haven't read yet, it's on my reading list. Looking forward to reading it. How was it?
chills all throughout the book :)
This is beautifully done. Ritual (not habit) is an important part of spiritual transformation; and acknowledging sacred space is one ritual process. Accomplished Tibetan monks carry their sacred space around with them in the form of a mind-mandala-they live inside it... But ultimately, there is no spiritual power without compassion - everything else is ego. That’s the key.
I JUST watched your other archetype videos this morning.. wondering if I'd get to see Magician any time soon and here it is.
At your service :)
These videos are my favorite. After the death of my father 10 weeks ago today I came across this channel. It has helped me heal and led me to learn more about stoicism. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
loved embrace of the serpent and tree of life. this channel is becoming my favourite on youtube, not only movie content but videos like this one are so incredible and kind of get me out of my mundane lifestyle and make my brain and thoughts go crazy. thank you
Incredible. Im in tears of gratitude for finding your heart's expression today. Thank you for sharing this. I'm sending you a lot of love
Your series on the archetypes is absolutely amazing...Thank you so much for this! Peace
You earned my sub. As a wizard myself someone who is deeply connected to unseen things. I commend you. You've done a good job here. Perhaps eventually they will all see the wisdom here and be better because of it. Peace be with you friend and may a pleasant spring be headed your way next.
Love this series, thank you so much. The comparisons you make provoke me to think. I especially like the first example you used for this one.
I have watched this about 4 times since I discovered this channel; These videos never get old. Sincerely, Thank You.
This is simply brilliant. Love all the references I will enjoy digging deeper into. Thank you.
This video resonates so much with my current experience as an apprentice for a trade. You've given words to what I've been feeling for some time now. Thank you so much!
The magician understands and integrates the idea of 'as above so below', master of the elements, reaching for his full potential..... the eternal into the actual.
This video really touched me. My friend and I have recently decided to step away from the material world as much as is realistic. Only 8 months ago I was planning to pursue a doctorate in clinical psychology but once a devastating event thrust me back onto a path of spirituality I've begun a path to seek to be a servant to as many people as I can in a new way. Practicing more tribal ceremony and studying more ancient ideas of the human psyche is a much greater tool of healing than the modern schools of psychology (in my opinion). I will, in about 7 more month, be traveling the country with people of the same intention.
This video put the archetype of the magician/shaman/priest into a well structured simplification of an important component of tribes and communities
How did it go?
Thanks a lot for making these videos man. I really appreciate the work you are doing to put these together.
This taught me so much. Its been a long time since a video had brought tears to my eyes.
I've seen the Buddhist-esque film spring summer etc. Truly mystical and ethereal.
which one?
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I've read "King, Warrior, Magician, Lover," "The Magician Within," and am now reading "The Archetype of Initiation," and they are all outstanding, illuminating, and transformative. Highly recommend to all. And I am blown away by how well this channel captures their essence and explains them in a clear, meaningful, and visually and audibly stunning way. Seriously some of the best work on all of youtube, man.
How on earth a single man gathers The embrace of the serpent and a classic of Kim Ki Duk together. Its superb.
I must say I have never left a comment under a youtube video before, but now I am doing so to express my gratitude and deep appreciation for your work. Beautiful.
This 4-part series is truly a sacred space in RUclips.
Dear Sir, your videos are one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. There is beauty in every moment, in every image and word... Thank you, from heart.
You’re somewhat magician, venturing this deep to secret knowledge
of pop culture movies, very secret
@@BlueNightZX Some truths that appear incredulous are hidden in plain sight within many forms of media
Thank you so much for doing the work necessary for men to step into their truly aligned and kingly nature. Your videos are SO INCREDIBLY POWERFUL and exactly what is NEEDED in our society at this time for us to transcend into a higher level of consciousness. You're one of the only people on this platform making videos on this topic and you have paved the way for many more to follow. Thank you!
Thank you for this channel, it helped me with my personal growth. Great job, keep going.
How many times have I seen this video, this is a time in a place beyond my world where I hear the voice of the Spirit guiding light when I have lost my way. This balances my magic. Your channel is a sacred space where we embrace the serpent.
You should check out "Swiss Army Man" if you haven't already. You can analyze this movie over and over again and never get the same message from it. It kinda relates to magicians since "the inexplicable" is a big part of the story.
Great video as usual.
Peace!
Oh that's a good one!
There's an indian myth called: the King's Corpse, you wouldn't believe how many similarities are between that and the movie. You can check it out on Heinrich Zimmer's anthology of myths about resurrection compiled by Joseph Campbell... I posted an essay about it in my blog but in spanish...
Liking simply for the Eliade mention. Truly the most transformative truth-based book I've read aside from the Bible.
This is like a list of absolutely must see movies.
Wow! Great grasp of the subject with excellent clips to illustrate your points. Most emotional i've been at a youtube video. I hope you are a lecturer. We need more like you.
grasped about 10% of that
That's because it was a load of old cryptic woo
Watch it 3x charmed
I suppose there is about 10% substance that could be grasped rationally. The rest, I guess, can only be understood emotionally - whatever that means (I only ever do that while asleep so I'm not sure).
I think the video does quite impressive job given the premise. It expresses the emotional stuff quite strongly. Not that I understand any of that but it certainly is strongly present.
@bokudensuduharagmail hey man i wanna know more
Better than 9%.
This is one of the greatest account I’ve discovered anywhere on the internet. Your work is amazing.
I've listened to this 10 times. Will do at leaat another 10, to soak it up
These videos are the epitome of emotion. The warm, tranquil voice together with the calm music and empowering message is just a mezmerizing combination. The rational substance could probably be expressed in about two sentences, but they would grasp none of the overwhelming emotion flood. To me, this all feels like a dream. And quite a beautiful one.
When tribal leaders are asked what is wrong with the modern world they say its really quite simple...we have lost our connection to spirit 🌈 xxxxxxxxxxx
Amazing video that moved my soul. Getting into architypes and resonating with the magician, this video definitely solidified that notion and is now urging me to dive deeper. Beautifully done.
10:00 Sounds exactly like Mark Zuckerberg.
Facebook's motto is "move fast and break things." They've broken a lot of things but they want none of the responsibilities to fix their mess.
So beautiful, so many people are seeking guidance now more then ever. Thanks for being one of those guiding lights🙏
Beautiful and profound. Thank you
I'm a bit broken now - this kind of deep understanding and beauty is overwhelming. Thanks for this.
That voice makes 50% of the impact in these videos 😂
Totally
One of my favorite RUclips videos of all time... this helped me to find myself and my purpose. Thank you.
Curious, what are your thoughts on the last Jedi? Since you referenced it quite a few times. Also those last few images in this video are beautiful. Where did you get them from?
I enjoyed The Last Jedi when I saw it in theater, I've been meaning to rewatch it because I did have some issues but haven't gotten around to it yet. And the last images are from Embrace of the Serpent and Voyage of Time (documentary by Terrence Malick)
It's borderline criminal to create such great content so short... But then again this brilliance might just as well ebb from knowing when to stop.
Do the Trickster motif!
Yes, a video or two on the trickster would be wonderful.
Well done. Love all the comments .... what an affirmation that so many have listened and written here. And the longing that is intrinsic in us that will make the opening to this sacred realm our future.
Edit: to answer a frequently asked question, the last track is 'Family' by Josh Leake ;)
What films do you think had a great Magician presence? Let me know below!
Like Stories of Old You’re work is glorious, good sir
Like Stories of Old Great content, needs awesome subtitles.
Platoon. Has both magician (Sgt. Elijah) and shadow magician (Sgt. Barnes)
An obvious one would be John Boorman's Excalibur. A more naturalistic depiction of magic. After all Merlin was a druid...
Great work! “The Zero theorem” “Crash”
“Another Earth” “pandorum” “the discovery”
This was the BEST, most helpful, informative, beautiful, inspirational video I have seen in a very long time. THANK YOU🙏🙏🙏
I really appreciate your content.
I find myself to be magician of knowledge of history. I seek and learn things. I had no college degree or managed to take classes of higher learning. I somehow impressed teachers of history and others my knowledge and passion for history. I had no master, save those that passed on and left their words. I taught myself and taught my nephews the importance of history and seen them understand and embrace the past and live in the present.
yeah but can you cast magic missile?
I'm a simple person, when i seen gandalf i click.
Ebic,,, simbly ebic
This vibrates soooooo strong INSIDE of me. Congratulation mate, your work is beautiful and powerful
I think you just dethroned your WONDERFUL LIFE essay as my personal favorite of yours so far. Very well done! And in terms of other Magician Archetypes, what would you think of John C. Reily's character in MAGNOLIA?
I'm just so grateful to have watched these videos🙏🏾
"Do not go quitely into the darkness of nightfall."
I've done it. When I first started hiking nature terrified me. I felt there was something in the bushes about to jump out at me. Then I realized I was feeling the spirit of the trees bushes etc. Then I decided to go all out. Now I'm not scared at all. I prefer hiking at night. I love the feeling of being alert and using all my senses to navigate my way.
So beautiful! Wonderfully done.
I watch this video almost daily! Would love to see a video just on Sacred Spaces. What is the music at the end? Many thanks
You’re not the only one searching for this. It’s the sound of bliss.
After a bit of a search, I managed to find the ending title. It's "Josh Leake - Family"
Jesus Christ, this channel ... i don't know . Is God making this channel ? Can any channel be this good ??? Well whatever it is , THANK YOU. I cried for like 10 minutes ... This is soooooo good , so revealing . Thank you .
Maybe I'm just tired (it's almost 2:00am), but I'm still left with the question, "okay, so what do I do with that?"
Keep going 💚
find a sacred space of your own, a place that reminds you of your purpose and aspiration to return to your higher self. you are divinely guided my friend, look for the signs because the universe is always communicating with you.
Honestly man I'm a substance use counselor and with some of my guys ... hardcore felons that need to get aligned with real honor? We watch these videos together and we discuss. Thank you! You've helped a lot of guys out believe it or not!!
Man if only the new star wars had actually taken to heart any of these concepts.
Lol. It did by deconstructing and reconstructing the Magician and the Warrior archetypes, but it seems you didn't notice. The truth of the concept of archetypes lies in the fact that they only work correctly when we stop looking outside ourselves for these qualities and start to embody them ourselves. Just a thought.
@@BigHenFor "Deconstructing and reconstructing" - I think you've missed what archetypes are
MrDylanHM true it has no soul now, just an echo chamber for liberal ideologies
@MrDylanHM watch Girls With Sabers channel and maybe you will start to look at the sequel trilogy in a new light :)
I just got out of the military 3 months ago and i felt every ounce of this video especially with pseudo initiation . LSOO your work is phenomenal . It help me and buddies of mine in some hard spots.
Outstanding
It's tough man. There is zero training to truly come home.
What helped me a lot was watching Jordan Peterson vids
I just found your channel. I'm home.
I've been realizing this past year just how important archetypes are to/for me.
I really enjoyed your recognition of the "shadow magician" and the sub-archetype/ "infantile version" of the "trickster"...
I've heard that archetypes, in their varying forms, also serve as one type of spirit guide - a kind comprised of thought-form given life over the ages.
I also really appreciated your recognition of sacred space, and how that may look different for each of us. It's validating and powerful to hear someone give this a name.
This video was excellent ~ I'll be giving it several more listens; thank you!