The symbolic image of a path, a life path is a metaphor for self-actualization, the disclosure of one’s talents, values, and purpose. That is, finding true meaning, developing, revealing one’s strengths. The path of life is the path of initiations, development through crises. This is how a person becomes, as it were, more mature, more perfect than himself. Age-related crises associated with changes in the system of values ​​and meanings (for example, at 30, 40, 50 years old) lead to the fact that a person somehow internally changes and transforms. Previous guidelines die off, which is hard to experience, but thanks to the acquisition of a new image of oneself, a person gets closer to himself more truly, which ultimately makes him happier. But also other crises, when the old world, the old life collapses, bring in the long term opportunities for growth. Transformation is always an opportunity for growth, which is preceded by a symbolic death (which can be lived quite dramatically). The process of evolution is built on this, forcing one to adapt to changing conditions. He who adapts well hones his strongest qualities. Who adapts well? Someone who is flexible enough internally and sensitive to changes in these conditions. And, in this regard, conservatism, a strategy focused on the past in order to hold on to the fragments of the old, dying model of the world, is not an adaptive strategy. Looking to the future, to new trends and adapting to them is an evolutionary tendency. In nature, those species that adapt well survive and those that cannot adapt to changes die off. This is the tendency to develop and hone strong qualities and talents. There is a saying: “if there was no happiness, but misfortune would help.” This is just about growth through crisis. Which tree can withstand a hurricane better? The one with enough strength? Or one that bends flexibly and then straightens? This is an illustration of the term adaptability. In cybernetics, the system is controlled by the most flexible element. Flexibility is a special type of strength, capable of not only surviving a crisis, but also growing thanks to this, reaching some new stage of its development. A quality that is also important for flexibility to be possible is the ability to be in contact with reality. Sensitivity to changes in current conditions. When a whirlwind or a hurricane is approaching, you can feel it by the first gusts of wind in order to react in time. Those who didn't have time are late. In moments of crisis, the speed of perception of environmental changes plays a decisive role. The path to yourself through archetypes, how to understand your “destiny” - the path of life and guidelines on it. Individual online course: Archetypal coaching To sign up for a consultation with me, write to Viber/WhatsApp/Telegram +7 916 882 43 91