dadsnook2000
We have many new participants in this study group who are moving through the earlier steps with gusto and excitement. But, it is time to move ahead to Step 13.
STEP 13 is focused on SYMBOLS. Mary Greer links symbols to metaphors, noting that the symbol is the smallest unit within a metaphor. A symbol, she notes, is a “single object, image, or word representing the essence of what it stands for.” She also notes that symbols have emotional content and that the power of our emotions enable us to identify and rally around a symbol. So, in this step of our studies we will be exploring that within us which relates to a symbol. There are five sub-steps for us to explore.
1) List the symbols appearing on your chosen card, and provide notes on that symbol; item, color, and – my thoughts – importance and placement, uniqueness in this card versus commonality with other cards in the deck. Also, indicate the meaning, to you, of the symbols.
2) What are the objects used for?
3) “Where have any of these symbols appeared LITERALLY in relation to your issue or just recently?”
4) What are we reminded of by these symbols?
5) Recurring themes? Comment on these.
Dave
STEP 13 is focused on SYMBOLS. Mary Greer links symbols to metaphors, noting that the symbol is the smallest unit within a metaphor. A symbol, she notes, is a “single object, image, or word representing the essence of what it stands for.” She also notes that symbols have emotional content and that the power of our emotions enable us to identify and rally around a symbol. So, in this step of our studies we will be exploring that within us which relates to a symbol. There are five sub-steps for us to explore.
1) List the symbols appearing on your chosen card, and provide notes on that symbol; item, color, and – my thoughts – importance and placement, uniqueness in this card versus commonality with other cards in the deck. Also, indicate the meaning, to you, of the symbols.
2) What are the objects used for?
3) “Where have any of these symbols appeared LITERALLY in relation to your issue or just recently?”
4) What are we reminded of by these symbols?
5) Recurring themes? Comment on these.
Dave