The Greatest Story of Hope Freedom from a Narcissist

This time of year always finds me tapping into the archetypal energies of Easter, the Exodus and Passover. Whether or not we practice and follow any of these biblical traditions is of course of no importance, for the archetypal themes and cycles will still affect and influence us. The playing out of the devastating Russian /Ukrainian war, at the moment, is evidence enough that Pharoah is alive and well in the world. That Judas is still on our doorstep, and that the hope of Moses can never die.

Exodus, simply defined, is a mass departure of people. We have seen the horror of refugees fleeing their homelands on our televisions and have witnessed this many times across the centuries, across many cultures. We have even experienced whole civilizations vanishing without a trace. We are seeing this now as a modern generation living with modern plagues, where huge numbers of souls left the planet during the pandemic. It is clear to see that the lessons of the Exodus are as relevant today as ever. Let us look more closely…

Once upon a time in ancient Egypt (any country of your choice), there was Moses (the flawed underdog /hero archetype) fighting for freedom, while Pharoah (the narcissistic /leader archetype) refused to budge his ruling over the hundreds of thousands of Israelites (victim/slave archetypes). Has anything really changed in our world today? We have governments, parliaments and presidents paying lip-service to the masses with little intention of truly changing the system. As long as pyramids and profits are getting built, the elite turn a blind eye to the suffering and human atrocities taking place in the everyday life of those less fortunate.

However, after centuries of slavery we are finally acknowledging and bringing to light the narcissist archetype, hidden under layers of charm and pretty promises of intoxicating love & power. Finally, we see the cruel hardened heart, the conditional love and friendship they offer, as merciless as shifting sand dunes. Egypt is the place that chains you to the victim archetype, constraining you from growth, making it impossible to change. And Pharaoh is that voice that mocks your attempts to escape, saying ‘You aren’t good enough; who do you think you are? You have no power, no way to make a difference.’

But the voice of the underdog never disappears completely from our psyches – the liberator – the infinite force deep within, the courageous heart that still fears and feels weak yet moves forward; fighting for what is right. The force of Moses drives the spirit that transcends and connects with that Supreme power when all seems lost. He too has crushing moments of self -doubt, despair, hopelessness and a fair dose of self-esteem issues. Could he not represent any one of us on any given day?

Above all, Moses teaches fervent faith in a future that is unknown. Like Moses and the victims of abusive power we have to be prepared to leave it all behind, in order to follow a higher calling and liberate ourselves in the process.

After all our begging and pleading for our freedom from the narcissists ruthless bondage we finally find the strength, the divine intervention or the professional help we need to walk away into the desert, into the unknown, but at the very least into the light once again.

Liberation does not come without the daily struggles, detours and doubts – but in spite of them. We know how the story of Pharoah ends. Only when the narcissist gets a taste of their own medicine, a spoonful of suffering and retribution for their callous ways, do they let down their guard and let go of their firm grip, even if only for their own selfish means.

For those of us that have experienced the abuse, it takes a long journey through the desert of devotion to reclaim our lost selves and find our promised land. We have to act as Moses, with such faith and fervour, even if we fake it at first, circling the mountain, making countless attempts until we accept what and who we are. We have to continue onwards, using our energy for resurrection and restoration. We have to do the work the journey requires before we get to enter the land of milk and honey.

The Promised Land & liberation are not static elements that patiently wait for us. We do not arrive and then never have to do the work again. Every time you push your own limits, exceed your own expectations- you reach the Promised Land. Every time you live & work for the greater good – you reach the Promised Land. Every time you break free from the person you didn’t want to be the day before – you reach the Promised Land. The sheer amount of courage and faith this takes is astounding! The good news is your freedom lies in knowing you can defy Pharaoh any time, it just takes courage, consciousness and a dash of ‘throw caution to the wind’ attitude.

Some of the many themes’ surrounding the revolutionary circumstances of the narcissist/underdog/victim dynamic are entrapment, suffering, abuse and even death. Even so there is always something deeper sustaining us, however heavily buried in our situations.

Whether you celebrate this season for traditional reasons or use it to tune into the awe-inspiring archetypal energies, it is a clear opportunity to practice compassion, kindness, faith, perseverance and forgiveness.

I hope you choose turn your back on Pharoah today and keep walking until your world is blinded by the brightness and beauty of who you truly are and the destiny that awaits you.

Nadine

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Nadine is a down to earth writer, speaker, spiritual mentor and advisor & entrepreneur.

She is a compassionate claircognizant and part of her purpose is to shift patterns and awaken consciousness by fusing Eastern and Western ancient wisdom teachings from across the globe. She also integrates a diverse range of healing modalities in her sessions, workshops and retreats.

Nadine believes just like the seasons we are not static creatures and the very nature of our beings is to continue evolving.

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