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ArchetypeCHILD“To be young, really young, takes avery long time.”—PABLO PICASSOEnjoying all that life has to offer, the Child reawakensthe autonomic joys of play and curiosity.The Child is the guardian of innocence, possessingan affinity for the bonds of friendshipwith people and animals alike. Energetically, theChild embodies playfulness, lightness, freedomand the expectation of wonder. This archetypedemonstrates a relentless belief in the goodnessof humanity and uses the power of imaginationto see the possibility for fun in everything. A joyto be around, the Child tends to bring out thebest in others.Like the metaphor of a mighty oak living withinthe acorn, C.G. Jung describes the Child as “potentialfuture” and identifies it as a core universalarchetype. The Child presents its energies in manywidely ranging forms but all congregate aroundthe core issues of responsibility, interdependencyand individuation. The Child archetype triggersbeliefs around family, security and possibility.Existing as a reminder that age is largely a mentaland societal construct, the Child remains eternallyyouthful. Characterized by an open mind-set,nothing inhibits the Child’s passion and enjoymentof life’s playground. Through creativity,laughter and light, the Child personifies hope andthe promise of new beginnings.EXAMPLESSTRENGTHSARCHETYPAL FAMILYCHILDDREAMERIDEALISTINNOCENTMUSETemperament that is easily amused. Inner toughnessand resilience. Positive attitude and energy.Fascination with the world. Openness to possibility.FAMILY SYMBOLCalvin (Calvin and Hobbes). Linus(Peanuts). Pooh (A.A. Milne). RaymondBabbitt (Rain Man). Anne Frank. ShirleyTemple. Nintendo Wii. Volkswagen.CHALLENGESInability to grow up and accept responsibility.Difficulty being reliable, grounded or dependable.Tendency to be highly mutable and vulnerable toinfluence.CHAPTERFIVE37Every Archetype Creates Meaning
F UNDAMENTAL ArchetypeCITIZEN“Give me a place to stand and a leverlong enough and I will move the world.”—ARCHIMEDES, 220 BCThe Citizen is driven by a deeply instilled senseof personal integrity, fairness, equity and responsibilityto the community. Meaning is found inthe personal sense of alignment between beliefsand action. The Citizen fulfills purpose throughservice, stewardship, contribution and moral leadership.Having the courage to stand on principle,the Citizen possesses great energy and optimismbalanced with pacing and pragmatism.Willing to put others ahead of self, this archetype’sidentity is shaped by the experience ofbeing a peer rather than a subject or ruler. A continuouslearner, the Citizen believes in and worksto manifest values that are higher than profit orindividual gain. In Rights of Man, Thomas Painewrites, “My country is the world and my religionis to do good.” The Citizen is motivated by thisbroad perspective: as one people, our humanitydepends on positive action for the whole, andupon the celebration and respect of differencesregardless of race, religion, gender or creed.ARCHETYPAL FAMILYSTRENGTHSADVOCATECITIZENEVERYMANNETWORKERSERVANTStewardship. Altruism. Respect. Fairness.Accountability. Tendency to be a good listener andhard worker.FAMILY SYMBOLThe Citizen finds freedom within responsibility.Able to put aside pointless partisanship, this archetypeis neither an ideologue nor a martyr butrather a conscious change agent believing in thepower of sacrifice and innovation to practicallytackle today’s realities. Seeing the value in thecollective, the Citizen is a systems thinker whotrusts in the inherent good of human beings tocontribute positively to society.EXAMPLESCHALLENGESRighteousness. Apathy. Rebelliousness. Recklessness.John F. Kennedy. Rosa Parks. WillemDafoe in Mississippi Burning.TimeBanks USA. Habitat for Humanity.Panera Cares. Chipotle. TOMS Shoes.Team in Training.38HARTWELLCHEN
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