\nto Reignite the Magic in Your Life\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOh Yes! Re-Enchant Me!\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n
\n\t\tLet’s face it…you probably wouldn’t be here exploring this journey unless your soul was seeking a bit of re-enchantment with life.\n\t<\/h2>\n\t
Fairy tales, mythology and folklore have enchanted and enlivened human beings since the beginning of time, challenging, mystifying and awakening us (even if we don’t know how or why).<\/p>\n
In today’s patriarchal dominance culture, far too many of us are moving through life in an almost numbed state<\/strong> as we try to keep up with all the “shoulds,” manage all the things, and maintain the act of not showing our self-doubt and angst with the way things are.<\/p>\n You might even be experiencing a long, slow burn of dissatisfaction<\/strong> that you fear may never end.<\/p>\n\t The enchantment has been lost.<\/p>\n\t Even if we’re feeling on-purpose in our lives, we find ourselves wondering why it seems so challenging to find space for ourselves<\/strong> and have greater ease in bringing our gifts.<\/p>\n The cultural conditioning is difficult to rise above or escape when there’s a constant striving for “more, bigger, better, faster.”<\/p>\n How can any of us easily rise above that noise?<\/strong><\/p>\n We try to escape or replenish through retreats, meditation, or substances, only to find those moments of peace quite difficult to access when we again are drowning in the sea of overwhelm and self-doubt.<\/p>\n We succumb to the “I don’t have time” voice that tells us such efforts toward a new way of approaching things are frivolous.<\/p>\n We’re uncomfortable with the unfamiliar, preferring the quick-fix or magic pill, rather than the unknown realm of ‘something different.’<\/p>\n The thing is, “something different” just might be exactly what the Soul is longing for.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Through these old tales (and I’m talking about the old<\/em> tales, not the Disneyfied versions from my childhood, which were pure toxicity), my life began to feel re-enchanted<\/strong>.<\/p>\n I was deeply Soul-sick, and this new perspective was giving my Soul a voice<\/strong> that it never had before.<\/p>\n As I immersed myself in these stories, I discovered so much hidden and well-preserved magic in them.<\/strong><\/p>\n As the archetypal, metaphorical connections to the many characters, places and experiences came alive within me<\/strong>, my life started to make sense and to change.<\/p>\n I could see myself<\/strong> in the striving of the hero or heroine of these stories. I could see my trials in their trials. I could see my shadow side in the villains of the tales.<\/p>\n I started to see that nothing would shift for me unless I could stand up for and take care of myself<\/strong>, fully owning my own crap and honoring that my life was my responsibility.<\/p>\n\t I realized that only I <\/em>could be the leading character in the story of my<\/em> life.<\/p>\n\t As I learned to see and experience life through archetypes, metaphors, symbols, dreams and stories, I began to experience the language of the Soul<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Soon I began to see everything as an archetype or metaphor for life…Nature, characters, movies, stories and more. I even began to see the bible in this way, which helped me to see all wisdom traditions through a completely different lens, and catapult my healing as a “recovering Christian.”<\/p>\n I discovered the ways in which the language of the Soul can be given a voice, re-enchanted, which actually means that it’s able to sing again!<\/p>\n It’s all there, sleeping beneath the surface, longing to be awakened, acknowledged and listened to.<\/strong><\/p>\n The deep forest is indeed a beautiful place to see our own reflection, and find our way to the light of our True Being.<\/p>\n This experience has guided me to support other women to break free from the spell of entrapment in their life, and move toward a true sense of freedom and fulfillment.<\/strong><\/p>\n More often, the references are for the Soul and Spirit, and the alchemical union that happens between them as we consciously navigate the Soul’s journey. A Princess described as being trapped, asleep or in danger is not a “damsel in distress,” but rather an archetype for the Soul, longing to connect with Spirit (the Prince).<\/p>\n We’ll be diving into the masculine and feminine qualities of the tales and how they live in us in healthy and unhealthy ways.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tIsn’t it dangerous to connect with such unrealistic “fairy tale” outcomes?\n\t\t\t\t Many think of the “happily ever after” outcome in many fairy tales as being unrealistic or encouraging false hope. If taken literally, as if the tale represents a specific outcome in life, this is understandable.<\/p>\n However, the tales are metaphorical for the overall journey of the Soul to unite with Spirit. In reality, this may take many lifetimes, and is no small task. The “happy ending” offers us genuine hope and a picture of what’s possible<\/strong> when we’re willing to venture out into the world with courage, make mistakes, try again, and continue our striving.<\/p>\n In this course, we will explore the ways we don’t have realistic expectations, and the ways we idealize things. We’ll also consider the ways we’re overly pessimistic and struggling to find trust in the world.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tAren’t fairytales for children? And besides, I’ve read some original tales and well, they’re kinda crazy. Can I really learn something useful?\n\t\t\t\t This question and concern comes again from literalizing the scenes in the tales.<\/p>\n When the stepsisters in Cinderella are cutting off parts of their feet to fit into the glass slipper, this can be seen as an expression of how we all too often are “cutting off” parts of ourselves to fit in, please others, or follow the “shoulds” we live by.<\/p>\n We’ll learn to re-interpret<\/strong> these “gory” scenes in the fairy tales as elements of our own shadow and what we tend to ignore or turn away from out of discomfort.<\/p>\n Allowing fairy tales to awaken the wisdom of our Soul allows us to live more aligned with who we’re here to be<\/strong>.<\/p>\n There are so few tools available to us that serve to communicate the language of the Soul and help us to see the world in new ways<\/strong>, with new possibilities. <\/p>\n While the tales are wonderful to read to children, by reading them as adults, we’re able to heal the soul-sickness that’s plagued us<\/strong> in our years of growing up and living in a patriarchal dominance culture.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tAre fairy tales even a good idea to read to children anymore?\n\t\t\t\t As adults, we do have to reconsider our interpretation, but children “get it” from the start. They don’t see things as gory, particularly if they’ve not been exposed to media in their earliest years.<\/p>\n They experience the unfoldings as “right or wrong” and live into them in this way, grounding their moral compass and encouraging their own exploration of the world with trust.<\/p>\n I believe fairy tales are critical to support children to develop in ways that serve the world more creatively, compassionately, and courageously.<\/p>\n When we as adults can read to our children through this new lens of understanding, our children will feel the benefits all the more.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t ~ Rudolf Steiner<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Only $150 for a deep understanding of how the Wisdom of Fairy Tales supports a fulfilling life, and a deep dive into 4 Fairy Tales.<\/strong><\/p>\n This program consists of recorded sessions from an 8-week live course that had both a morning and an evening class, so you’ll receive the benefit of two recorded versions of each class. This means additional immersion in seeing how the Wisdom of Fairy Tales can guide us on our path to fulfillment.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnroll Now\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t Verbal recordings of the fairy tales to be explored will be in the learning area, available for you to listen to prior to each gathering. I also recommend written versions found in the Grimm’s Complete Fairy Tales<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n All sessions are a combination of recorded live sessions, contemplation, and conversation to connect us more fully with our own Soul’s journey.<\/p>\n There will also be journaling prompts and worksheets offered with each lesson to keep you immersed in the experience day-to-day.<\/p>\n “I’ve learned so much taking the Wisdom of Fairy Tales class with Kim Marie. Fairy Tales are an entry point for studying archetypes, the Hero’s journey, spiritual science, the chakras, virtues, star wisdom and our own wisdom within. They’re a vehicle to dig into all aspects of life and consciousness. It’s been such a rich, inspiring experience. My classmates have become my friends and we’ve created a safe, sacred community that has supported and encouraged my own growth, insight and connection.”<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Genny H. – Boulder, CO<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t “Kim’s knowledge and study of archetypes and fairy tales is impressive and all encompassing! She has a lovely skill for bringing the hidden symbolism of a tale into my everyday life. Kim’s excitement for teaching The Wisdom of Fairy Tales is contagious. As she teaches she’s always thrilled with the next aha moment and spiritual growth experience of the group.”<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Elissa L. – Longmont, CO<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n We will begin with some of the most widely known tales, Cinderella, Snow White, Little Red Cap (a.k.a. Little Red Riding Hood), and Little Briar Rose (a.k.a. Sleeping Beauty). Subsequent offerings of this course (TBD) may dive into lesser known tales.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tDo I need to know fairy tales before joining this journey?\n\t\t\t\t Absolutely not. I didn’t when I started. All I knew about was the Disney versions, and I couldn’t begin to imagine how those could have wisdom…at least not the old ones I saw growing up. It was pure magic to experience the true tales for the first time, and pure joy to share them with my children too.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tIs this a course for reading tales to children?\n\t\t\t\t Actually, no. While fairy tales are amazing for children, this is all about you as an adult ready to have an adventure for yourself. We’ll learn the value of reading tales to children, and also learn a LOT about human development, which will inevitably support you if you are a parent. But this is not a course focused on parenting or children.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tHow much time will this take me to participate in?\n\t\t\t\t The weekly recordings were 1.5 hours long, and you’ll be offered journaling prompts and contemplative questions to work with between watching the recordings as you wish. You’ll also be asked to listen to and\/or read the fairy tale before the lesson begins. In total, you will spend roughly 2 to 3 hours weekly on this journey if you spread it out over 8 weeks like the original live course.\u00a0<\/p>\n You can binge watch the lessons, but honestly, I recommend you let the tales and the material steep within you for a bit, working with one lesson, or at least one tale, per week. Some tales had two sessions dedicated to immersion in them.\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tHow much does the program cost?\n\t\t\t\t When you enroll in the journey, you will be charged $150 for the full journey, and all recordings will be available to you in the private learning area for as long as my website is active.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tDo I need any supplies or materials to take this course?\n\t\t\t\t Everything you need will be provided, but if you’d like to read the tales in addition to listening to the recorded versions of them, I highly recommend getting your own copy of the Grimm’s Complete Fairy Tales<\/em><\/a>. Immersing yourself in the fairy tales both auditorily and visually is all the more potent for the experience.<\/p>\n You’ll also want a good internet connection for reviewing material in the online learning area.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tDo you offer refunds for the course?\n\t\t\t\t Because all material can be worked with at any time, there are no refunds for this course. Please be sure this is a journey you’re ready to immerse yourself in. If you’re not sure, feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\tWhat if I have other questions?\n\t\t\t\t I welcome you to contact me<\/a> anytime with further questions about this course.<\/p>\n I’m Kim Marie, and for over a decade, I’ve been guiding women to remember the gifts that are already within them, and awaken the Inner Wisdom that brings them home to themselves.<\/p>\n My passion for transformational learning and development is expressed through a unique blend of archetypal wisdom, character strengths, esoteric and indigenous wisdom, and habit breaking programs that empower individuals to break the chains of old patterns and conditioning, and become not only their best Selves, but also effective leaders. They become true Self-Leaders, confident in who they are, committed to what they value, and able to create meaningful change.<\/p>\n You can learn more about me and my own journey here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tImmerse Me in the Wisdom of Fairy Tales<\/em>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\tOur Disenchantment with Life Is Not Our Fault\n\t<\/h2>\n\t
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\n\n\t\tWe need a new lens through which to see the world that helps us to sustainably align with our Soul’s true path, and reanimate a sense of purpose. \n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYes! Sign Me Up!\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\n\t\tBelieve it or not, what reconnected me to my true path was Fairy Tales & Folklore.\n\t<\/h2>\n\t
\n\t\tThe Myths About Fairy Tales\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\tAren’t fairy tales chauvinistic or misogynistic?\n\t\t\t\t
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Genders are often literalized and thus become the least understood archetypes in fairy tales. While characters and archetypes might have feminine or masculine qualities, they are speaking to these qualities within us, not to men or women specifically.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kimmariecoaching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Rapunzel-Einstein-Quote-92sm-220x300.jpg\")
Children naturally live more connected to Soul and Spirit. They don’t literalize the fairy tales in the same way adults do.<\/p>\n![\"Snow-White-Oval-92sm\"](\"https:\/\/kimmariecoaching.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Snow-White-Oval-92sm.png\" "\\"Snow-White-Oval-92sm\\"")
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“What is absorbed little by little by means of fairy tales emerges subsequently as joy in life, in the meaning of life – it comes to light in the ability to cope with life, even into old age.”<\/em><\/h5>\n
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\n\n\t\tYou’re Invited to Join the Journey of the Wisdom of Fairy Tales\n\t<\/h2>\n\t
Throughout our journey, we’ll explore:<\/h2>\n
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\n\t\tImmersion in this journey through fairy tales will help you to…\n\t<\/h2>\n\t
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\n\n\t\tHere’s what others are saying about the experience:\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\tWhat fairy tales will we be working with?\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\tAbout Your Guide\n\t<\/h2>\n\t
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\n\n\t\t“These stories satisfy the natural longing for the wonderful.”\n\t<\/h2>\n\t