Moore and Gillette on Archetypes: King, Warrior, Magician, Lover

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How are common masculine archetypes described in King, Warrior, Magician, Lover? What do Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette have to say about the male psyche? The archetypes King, Warrior, Magician, Lover discusses encompass four major elements of the masculine psyche and how they can be expressed healthily or unhealthily. Looking at positive and negative examples of each, you can see how key balance is to maintaining a healthy mindset. Read on to learn about these archetypes and more broadly about what it means to be masculine.

The Origin of Toxic Masculinity Boils Down to These 3 Things

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What’s the origin of toxic masculinity? Why are so many men so psychologically unhealthy? The origin of toxic masculinity can be traced back to a loss of father figures, a lack of ritual initiation into manhood, and the effects of patriarchy. Patriarchy is harmful to men in that it forces repression of the feminine in that it equates unhealthy ideals with masculinity. Keep reading for more on ideals of masculinity and why men are struggling to find a healthy mindset.

Benefits of Intrinsic Motivation: Virtuous Cycles of Improvement

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What are the benefits of intrinsic motivation? How do intrinsic rewards keep you motivated? The benefits of intrinsic motivation include being able to develop virtuous cycles of improvement and practice. This means that if you enjoy practicing, you’ll get better, which means you’ll continue to enjoy practicing and stick to it. Read on to learn how to develop better patterns of improvement.