Periagoge
Scenario

When mythic narratives become personal imperatives

During my divorce I found comfort in the story of Inanna's descent to the underworld and her return - but now I'm obsessed with the idea that I need to literally descend somewhere to complete my transformation.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The individual conflates symbolic spiritual journey with literal action, losing discernment between metaphor and mandate.

Your guide for this
Rumi
Rumi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Mesopotamian religion — Sumerian Babylonian Assyrian?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.