Category Archives: Spirituality

The Power of Story

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Jane Bailey Bain LifeWorks

Tell me your story. Let’s start at the very beginning. Where in the world were you born? What name did your parents give you? Do you have brothers and sisters? Where did you go to school? In other words, Who … Continue reading →

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Labyrinths

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Jane Bailey Bain LifeWorks

Labyrinths are often seen as a metaphor for confusion. Theseus chases the Minotaur through a labyrinth; Jung talks of the labyrinth of the unconscious mind. Actually these are examples of mazes, not labyrinths. A maze is a web of tracks … Continue reading →

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Numerology

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Jane Bailey Bain LifeWorks

What’s your lucky number? According to numerology, it might really have a secret significance. The first numbers were just mnemonic symbols to record trade transactions (The Story of Writing). We use a decimal system, but how many digits do we … Continue reading →

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LifeWorks: Welcome

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Jane Bailey Bain LifeWorks

Welcome to LifeWorks: an alternative, ad hoc and occasionally aspirational look at using stories in everyday life. ‘LifeWorks: Using myth and archetype to compose your life script‘ (2012) Published by John Hunt (O-Books) ‘StoryWorks: A handbook for leaders, writers and … Continue reading →

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