PERSONAL MYTH KEY CONCEPT:
A story one lives by, usually in compensation and resulting from a negative belief one has about oneself.

It's time to heal this core trauma and to live more authentically.

Ask yourself:
'If I were to know which personal myth I am living out (legend, myth, fairy-tale or historical character) it is probably ______'

It's important to trust the first response which pops into your head. Sometimes a couple of responses will come to mind. Do not censor these. Just allow them to enter your thoughts. The name of the character which comes through may be one you don't even consciously know; or you may only have a sketchy idea of the story.

WORK WITH YOUR STORY
One way of working with whatever character pops in is to write a story about it - a page or two. Or you may find it easier to record it on a tape machine. Your version may differ from the actual legend or fairy-tale, but what is important here is that it is your own version of the myth, written or recorded as spontaneously as possible.

After you've written or recorded your personal myth, take a close look at or listen to it. Note the prevalent themes, and ask yourself whether these patterns have been showing up in your life.

The second thing to note is that every character represents a belief you have about yourself. Typically you will identify with the heroic figure, although sometimes you will relate to shadow figures (the 'bad guys'). These are also core belief systems you have about yourself.

Pam offeres coaching to help clients uncover and heal these stories, see Coaching>

This is an excerpt from the CD 'Being Your True Self and destiny' available to buy for £7.50 click here>

Also listen to Chuck on Family Roles>