Insights in Music and Culture
Psychological Symbolism in the Movie SEVEN: Ego, Self, and Shadow roles.
The movie SEVEN is more than a psychological thriller, it’s a symbolic drama that continues to evoke meaning, mystery, and intrigue. In this article, I’ll explain how it is not only about two detectives trying to hunt down a serial killer, but a symbolic interplay between inner psychological figures and their role in human transformation. Using Jungian psychology and the roles of Self, ego, and shadow, i’ll show how the movie can serve our own transformation journey, by making us aware of the universal inner drama within us all.
Every Transformation Follows This Pattern: Let’s Talk Dark Night of the Soul
This article describes the process of the dark night of the soul. From a psychological perspective, it outlines the archetypal model for transformation appearing in countless myths, religions, and music. It describes the way humans transform into personalities more aligned with life and guided by higher purpose.
