Each woman goes through phases of life: the young and fertile Maiden, the nurturing Mother and the wise Crone. A Crone is a woman who has been through hell and back, and on her travels she has gained secret knowledge.
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Sleeping Beauty and Inanna’s Descent: Parallels of Darkness, Fertility, and Renewal
In the month of December, Mindfunda continues its exploration of descent myths with a deep dive into the striking parallels between the myth of Inanna and the fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty. Both stories portray a journey through darkness—whether symbolized by death, sleep, or infertility—and emphasize rebirth and renewal as key themes.
In the Sumerian myth, Inanna, the Great Goddess of Heaven and Earth, descends into the Underworld, stripping herself of power and identity as she confronts her dark sister, Ereshkigal. Similarly, Sleeping Beauty succumbs to a curse cast by the “uninvited” dark goddess-like fairy, symbolizing the waning moon or the shadow side of feminine creation. With the kingdom suspended in sleep, the land reflects the mythic Waste Land, echoing themes of stagnation and infertility seen in Arthurian Grail legends.
Both heroines experience a form of paralysis—Inanna, hung on a meat hook in the Underworld, and Sleeping Beauty, pricked by a spindle and put into a century-long slumber. The resolution comes with help from the animus—the masculine aspect of the self. Inanna is saved by the compassionate beings created by Enki, the God of Wisdom, while Sleeping Beauty is awakened by the kiss of the prince. These acts represent the integration of inner masculine energy—empowering creativity, healing, and reawakening fertility in life.
The myth of Inanna and the tale of Sleeping Beauty remind us that descent is a necessary step in transformation. Whether it’s through creative blocks, emotional wounds, or life’s trials, descending into darkness holds the potential for growth and renewal. By embracing both our shadow and our strength, we can awaken our “Sleeping Beauty” and reclaim our power to create, love, and thrive.
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Eve Reimagined: Unlocking the Goddess Within
Do you consider yourself a Goddess? You should—because the Goddess is within us all. Today, Mindfunda delves into a revolutionary view of Eve, the woman often blamed for humanity’s “fall.” In this powerful guest blog by Susan Scott, author of In Praise of Lilith, Eve & the Serpent in the Garden of Eden, we uncover Eve not as a sinner but as a conscious pioneer of growth and transformation.
Explore the symbolism of Eve’s choice, the serpent as a force for change, and the hidden matriarchal wisdom that predates patriarchal narratives. Discover how reclaiming the Goddess can help you reconnect with your inner balance, healing the wounds of repression, and restoring harmony between the feminine and masculine principles.
Join us for this insightful journey through myth, psyche, and spirituality. Together, let’s honor Eve as a catalyst for awakening and rediscover the Divine Feminine within us all.
Read more on the Goddess series and reconnect with your inner Goddess today.
Rediscover the divine feminine in Mindfunda’s blog series on the Goddess. Explore her ancient wisdom, connection with the moon, and enduring presence in spirituality. From Eve to the Triple Goddess, reconnect with the essence of the Goddess and integrate her transformative power into your life.
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James Randi, an honest liar tells in his film about his live as a magician and his crusade for the truth. But theer is a deception near that he does not know about.
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Mindfunda proudley presents the first Mindfunda Skype Meeting! On April 02 2015 I will present my interview with Anne Baring. Be sure to sign up to the blog to don’t miss this great lady.
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