Hello and welcome to the Archetypes Soul Pathway Podcast Series here on Insight Timer,
Where we explore Jung's Archetypes as we connect with our spiritual journey and soul pathway and we raise our consciousness and awareness.
Within this recorded audio,
We are going to be exploring the Archetype of the Fool and then I'm going to be providing you with a short guided meditation to assist you with connecting and embodying that inner child as you awaken to that wise Fool within you.
Now,
The Archetype of the Fool is present at both the beginning and also towards the end of your journey.
So we are going to be exploring all of the aspects of consciousness within the Fool as you awaken and step in to who you truly are.
But before we do so,
Let me share with you my soul pathway oracle card here.
The Fool Archetype is the aspect of our inner child which knows how to play.
Initially the Fool makes a joke out of life and neglects important aspects of themselves and even their own healing.
This can result in irresponsible actions and self-deprecation.
The awakened Fool,
However,
Responsibly embraces that inner joy.
Life is experienced fully and celebrated for its own sake.
If you are connecting deeply with the Archetype of the Fool,
It is an invitation to connect with your inner child once more.
Slow down and look for opportunities for play and laughter.
Alternatively,
This may be a warning that you are not taking yourself or your life seriously enough.
Notice if there are any areas of your life which are needing more attention.
The inner Fool is never far away from us.
Indeed,
It is the Archetype that precedes even the innocent.
The Fool is the aspect of our inner child that knows how to play,
To be sensual and in the body.
It is at the root of our basic sense of vitality and aliveness which expresses itself in primitive,
Childlike,
Spontaneous and even playfully creative ways.
When you begin your journey as the Fool within the first layer of consciousness,
In many ways you are viewing life as a game to be played for the fun of it,
Like that jester who shows up in life,
Who likes to make a laugh and joke out of life,
But often add a detriment to themselves and their journey as a whole.
When you begin to awaken though and shift to the second layer of consciousness,
You then begin to adapt and change your life as you become conscious of how you show up as the Fool in your life.
And then you start using this cleverness to trick others,
To get yourself out of trouble and even to find your way around obstacles in your life,
But most importantly to tell the truth without impunity.
And this is in many ways the embodiment of the trickster which lies in the energy of the Fool.
Finally,
As you shift into the third layer of consciousness,
You then step into the embodiment of the wise Fool,
Where life is experienced fully and in the moment,
Celebrated for its own sake and lived in the moment,
One day at a time.
And this is the beauty of that wise Fool,
That each and every one of us are looking to step into as we live by and connect with the present moment.
As with all of the archetypes,
They also have their shadow aspects.
So let me share with you some of the shadow aspects of the Fool here,
Which can come in the form of self-indulgence,
The energy of the sloth,
Gluttony and even irresponsibility.
And the irresponsibility often comes when,
As I mentioned earlier,
We make a laugh and joke out of ourselves and our life without taking the responsibility for it.
So sometimes it's important for us to let that humor go.
But your calling within the archetype of the Fool is to connect with that boredom and embrace that desire to have much more enjoyment in your life as you connect with that inner Fool and inner child of play.
Now let me provide you with a short guided meditation to assist you with connecting and embodying the Fool within you.
Start by taking a deep breath in through your nose and out through your mouth.
In through your nose and out through your mouth.
One final time,
In through your nose and out through your mouth.
Allow yourself to relax and let go in this moment as you embrace your inner child of play where you connect with that laughter and joy in life.
Notice the beauty in each and every moment and allow yourself to connect with that laughter within you as it emerges from within.
Life is a game to be played for the fun of it.
So embrace your inner Fool and that laughter of life.
As you awaken though,
Notice when laughter is becoming possibly too prominent in your life,
Where you're ignoring important aspects of yourself and your life.
Notice when it's affecting you from living the life of your dreams and what you truly desire and want in your life.
Connect with that boredom and notice that desire to have more enjoyment in your life.
As you notice those aspects of your life where you feel numb and disconnected,
Allow that inner child of play to come out once more as you enjoy life for all that it is and experience life in each and every moment.
Shifting your consciousness and awareness,
Using cleverness to trick others and to get out of trouble,
To have fun and find your way around obstacles in life,
But to tell the truth without impunity.
Shifting your consciousness and awareness is key here with the Fool as you embrace that wise Fool and gesture within.
Life is to be experienced fully and in the moment,
Celebrated for its own sake and lived in the moment one day at a time.
So allow that inner Fool to awaken from within and reconnect with that laughter,
Fun and joy in your life.
Take a deep breath in through your nose and out through your mouth and allow yourself to come back to now as you feel that sense of joy awakening you from within.
I hope you found this podcast to be valuable and useful when connecting with the archetype of the Fool.
Please be sure to visit my profile where you can connect with more archetypes like these.
Also within my profile you will find numerous guided meditations and also guided messages from Spirit to support you on your spiritual journey.
Take care,
Much love and I look forward to connecting with you again soon.
Bye for now.
