Personal Mythology

by David Feinstein, Stanley Krippner

Millions of people have come to appreciate the power and relevance of mythology in modern life. PERSONAL MYTHOLOGY brings you the next step. Each of us lives a personal mythology, an inner drama whose plot we enact over and over in our daily lives. It determines how we think and feel, and even what we do. Understanding your mythology can be a powerful tool for growth and transformation. In a series of practical, detailed exercises that use ritual, dreams and imagination, this program takes you on an exciting journey of self-discovery. You will learn to read, interpret, and if necessary - change the personal mythology that has been leading you onward. By doing so, you will become less bound by old patterns of your childhood and society, gain greater control over your thoughts and actions, and be happier and more secure.

Genres: Psychology, Mythology, Spirituality, Nonfiction, Religion, Inspirational, Philosophy

Audio Cassette

First published September 1, 1988

About the author

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Reviews

[Tucker Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is what I've been looking for all my life and now I'm going to write my story.

[Mike · Rating 2 out of 5]

I picked this up because Stanley Krippner's a friend. But the book's perspective is more labyrinthine than appeals to me. Thus didn't have patience with it and didn't want to finish it. But that's only about me and what I need. Others will enjoy the book, and Stanley's one of the most brilliant researchers and scholars to ever inhabit a body.

[Sinem Eylem · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are into digging your soul deep and understand your own behaviour and how to fix them, this book provides a great framework where you not only gain self-understanding, but internalize that understanding thru practices. If you’re into energy psychology, you will enjoy this book and its practices.

[Dave · Rating 5 out of 5]

I used this book in a class a couple of years ago. While I can't recall every word I can say the concepts in the book changed the way I see life and hardly a day goes by I don't think or refer to my personal mythology or that of someone around me.

[Elizabeth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Personal Mythology: The Psychology of Your Evolving Self - Using Ritual, Dreams, and Imagination to Discover Your Inner Story (Paperback)
by David Feinstein

[Louis]

I am typically not drawn to self-help books, and this is a self-help book. Yet, there is a good deal of good information in this book and, as self-help books go, it is good. It is one of the few self-help books I would consider suggesting to clients in certain circumstances.

One of the more interesting ideas is concerning the evolution of consciousness. The authors propose that consciousness is getting more influential and more personal (or individual). The external limitations and impositions are becoming more balanced with the power of personal consciousness. It seems the authors would connect this with other ideas of evolution, seeing this as a significant change in the development of what it means to be human.

In the end, a pretty good book.