This story is my favorite ever; always has been, and I've never known why. Love your exploration. So many great, great layers. Psyche's original trouble comes because she resembles Venus so much that locals redirect their worship away from Venus and turn to her; their inital similarity becomes that actual problem that starts Psyche on her journey. That has always intrigued me. Also, in Apuleius' version at least, Venus finally lets up on harassing Psyche because other goddesses - I think Athena and Juno - have to go to her and tell her she has to let Cupid grow up and have his own family, and that persuades her. So much to consider! Thanks, as always.
Omg! I love these additional details! They really accentuate the authority/parent theme and both Psyche’s and Eros’ need to individuate. Thanks so much for adding to the layers!
I’ve been struggling to put into action what I know to be true because I didn’t even realise I was doing the opposite of embracing and loving myself while trying to learn to do that. It’s so strange how you don’t realise certain things until someone else steps in to clarify ❤❤
Side note on your opening: While I "used to know" that Psyche in the myth meant "Soul," that slipped my mind as I wrote my ghost story about a psychic! Hearing it again now really helps tie things together in this novel. Thanks. Great essay! It does make me wonder did the audience -- all of Greek society? -- of these myths know to interpret the cast of characters as aspects of one whole person? Or did the storytellers encode the tales this way, knowing it would convey their meaning unconsciously? On your last note about Eros: It's been decades since I read Greek myths, but hearing you describe him as the god of love surprised me. Wasn't his mother Aphrodite the Goddess of Love? I always took Eros, especially with his primary phallic symbol of the arrows, to be the spirit of sexual love, and so we have the word 'erotic.' And 'agape' meant friendly or spiritual love. And the two together being 'true love.' But I'm no expert on all this, just a casual reader long ago.
This came out today, the same day I found an obstacle I thought insurmountable I may have to find a second job and make changes to my time for a return to university in order to pursue my dreams It's hard and it's scary and part of me thought myself stuck This video is a solid reminder that change, even if it hurts, can be an opportunity for growth if I choose to embrace it Thank you for this and all your hard work this far
Excellent video as always 👏👏👏. You are such an inspiration. Thank you so much for existing ❤❤❤❤ *this reminded me the meaning of the Tarot card "the Lovers", in which the representation of love is a secondary meaning. The first meaning of the card is about choice and free will. In the Riders White Tarot deck there are two free people (a woman and a man) standing under an angelic being. Interestingly, in the Devil card, there are these two same people, but tied in chains, in front of the devil. And this card represents the loss of free will in all of it's possible forms: insufficient focus in material needs, sex without feeling, addiction, obsession, toxicity, deceit, manipulation, abuse etc....
Yes!! I really enjoy these more lateral ideas of what love means. We can get so bogged (chained) down by the heteronormative expectations of our culture. It’s ironic that we’re taught to expect freedom and wholeness from our attachment to another person when doing that without *first* experiencing some kind of integrative freedom will deliver the exact opposite.
Hazel, I look forward so much to each new video. This one is utterly amazing and, for me, literally jaw-dropping; thank you so much. All videos feel like they are reaching me at just the perfect time, an indication, I feel, of your powerful connection (albeit virtual), with us, your audience. This one even made me cry; astonishing, and all parts of me are truly grateful. 🙏🏼
I’m so glad to hear this one resonated! I’m really passionate about this story’s themes in particular. I realise that going into detail will make my content less… palatable to the general audience, but I just can’t resist the urge to geek out 😂
Hazel, darling, you truly have a gift ❤ Your videos are always an experience. Thank you for another fantastic one! You have a fan out here in Brazil 🇧🇷
The book the wandering unicorn is a bit of a flip - melusine is a half fairy who is cursed to turn into a two tailed mermaid/serpent once a month or whatever. Her husband is forbidden from spying on her , but is convinced to find out why she doesn't show up for Sabbath. And you guessed it
interesting as always. i just don't understand why bash on "happily ever after" so much. not every woman want's to be "equal" (whatever that means). i know plenty of them who want to marry and live making their home a beautiful place.
Oh, I have absolutely nothing against marriage/families or wanting such things. What I take objection to is the way our culture pedals the damaging idea that having these things will make us feel worthy, whole. Complete. Because if we don’t feel that way before getting married (or whatever), we won’t feel that way afterwards either, and the disillusionment that follows the realisation is heartbreaking.
This story is my favorite ever; always has been, and I've never known why. Love your exploration. So many great, great layers. Psyche's original trouble comes because she resembles Venus so much that locals redirect their worship away from Venus and turn to her; their inital similarity becomes that actual problem that starts Psyche on her journey. That has always intrigued me. Also, in Apuleius' version at least, Venus finally lets up on harassing Psyche because other goddesses - I think Athena and Juno - have to go to her and tell her she has to let Cupid grow up and have his own family, and that persuades her. So much to consider! Thanks, as always.
Omg! I love these additional details! They really accentuate the authority/parent theme and both Psyche’s and Eros’ need to individuate. Thanks so much for adding to the layers!
@@Betwixt_App A delightful detail in the myth is that after Psyche becomes a goddess, she & Eros have a daughter, whose name is Pleasure.
Thank you so much! Someone said to me recently, "You have to go into the mountain, and face what's there." And that resonated.
Oh, yes, I love that!! 🤩
Try "The Mountain is You" 😊
I’ve been struggling to put into action what I know to be true because I didn’t even realise I was doing the opposite of embracing and loving myself while trying to learn to do that. It’s so strange how you don’t realise certain things until someone else steps in to clarify ❤❤
So true! We can be so incredibly oblivious until something happens to turn on a light 💡
Side note on your opening: While I "used to know" that Psyche in the myth meant "Soul," that slipped my mind as I wrote my ghost story about a psychic! Hearing it again now really helps tie things together in this novel. Thanks.
Great essay!
It does make me wonder did the audience -- all of Greek society? -- of these myths know to interpret the cast of characters as aspects of one whole person? Or did the storytellers encode the tales this way, knowing it would convey their meaning unconsciously?
On your last note about Eros: It's been decades since I read Greek myths, but hearing you describe him as the god of love surprised me. Wasn't his mother Aphrodite the Goddess of Love? I always took Eros, especially with his primary phallic symbol of the arrows, to be the spirit of sexual love, and so we have the word 'erotic.' And 'agape' meant friendly or spiritual love. And the two together being 'true love.' But I'm no expert on all this, just a casual reader long ago.
Ooh, fantastic!! A ghost story about a psychic sounds great, btw ❤️
Wow, I just listened to this twice while doing restorative yoga to ease pain in my body. It was fascinating, can’t wait to listen to more. Thanks.
So glad you enjoyed it!
Thnak you. I love that you have the way with words and show me things that were not clearly visible.
I’m so glad to do that! 🖤
This came out today, the same day I found an obstacle I thought insurmountable
I may have to find a second job and make changes to my time for a return to university in order to pursue my dreams
It's hard and it's scary and part of me thought myself stuck
This video is a solid reminder that change, even if it hurts, can be an opportunity for growth if I choose to embrace it
Thank you for this and all your hard work this far
I’m so glad this came out at such an appropriate time! And I wish you all the best with the work and, more importantly, the dreams!
Excellent video as always 👏👏👏. You are such an inspiration. Thank you so much for existing ❤❤❤❤
*this reminded me the meaning of the Tarot card "the Lovers", in which the representation of love is a secondary meaning. The first meaning of the card is about choice and free will. In the Riders White Tarot deck there are two free people (a woman and a man) standing under an angelic being. Interestingly, in the Devil card, there are these two same people, but tied in chains, in front of the devil. And this card represents the loss of free will in all of it's possible forms: insufficient focus in material needs, sex without feeling, addiction, obsession, toxicity, deceit, manipulation, abuse etc....
Yes!! I really enjoy these more lateral ideas of what love means. We can get so bogged (chained) down by the heteronormative expectations of our culture. It’s ironic that we’re taught to expect freedom and wholeness from our attachment to another person when doing that without *first* experiencing some kind of integrative freedom will deliver the exact opposite.
I could listen to you speak for hours on end
Oh, thank you! 🤩
Timely beyond belief, thank you. Every single word is relevant.
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it 😍
Hazel, I look forward so much to each new video. This one is utterly amazing and, for me, literally jaw-dropping; thank you so much. All videos feel like they are reaching me at just the perfect time, an indication, I feel, of your powerful connection (albeit virtual), with us, your audience. This one even made me cry; astonishing, and all parts of me are truly grateful. 🙏🏼
I’m so glad to hear this one resonated! I’m really passionate about this story’s themes in particular. I realise that going into detail will make my content less… palatable to the general audience, but I just can’t resist the urge to geek out 😂
Oh my gosh I just downloaded the game and did the first exercise. This is AMAZING!! Thank you for creating something so beautiful and helpful.
I’m so, so glad you like it! 🤩
Beautifully and evocatively explored and explained
Thanks! So glad you enjoyed it 🤩
Hazel, darling, you truly have a gift ❤
Your videos are always an experience. Thank you for another fantastic one!
You have a fan out here in Brazil 🇧🇷
Thank you so much! I’m so passionate about this topic. It’s just a joy to be able to share it ❤️
The book the wandering unicorn is a bit of a flip - melusine is a half fairy who is cursed to turn into a two tailed mermaid/serpent once a month or whatever. Her husband is forbidden from spying on her , but is convinced to find out why she doesn't show up for Sabbath. And you guessed it
Oh, I need to check that out!
Super interesting!
interesting as always. i just don't understand why bash on "happily ever after" so much. not every woman want's to be "equal" (whatever that means). i know plenty of them who want to marry and live making their home a beautiful place.
Oh, I have absolutely nothing against marriage/families or wanting such things. What I take objection to is the way our culture pedals the damaging idea that having these things will make us feel worthy, whole. Complete. Because if we don’t feel that way before getting married (or whatever), we won’t feel that way afterwards either, and the disillusionment that follows the realisation is heartbreaking.
I like to think about each character as representing parts of ourselves.