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Oedipus Complex

I snap to attention as I approach the customs booth at the border. As I roll down the window and proffer my passport, the officer asks if I’ve “ever been inside.” It’s a nerve-wracking moment. “Inside?” as in jail? Finally I realize I’m being asked to pull over for a search. I’m so freaked out that I run up over the curb and strip a tire.

 

Basically, I turn into a puddle of worry when faced with any kind of official authority. I have this vague but powerful feeling that I am about to be found out and apprehended for some unknown, unintentional or overlooked shortcoming. And I don’t think I’m alone. Perhaps that’s why the ancient Greek myth of Oedipus is still so powerful. 

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  • Archer
    Archer says #
    Wow, that is some deep analysis! And I loved hearing about the cursed necklace and its modern analogy--full of relevance.
  • Jamie
    Jamie says #
    Archer, Yeah, I occasionally read the Canadian papers online and stream CBC. I'd learned about the controversies surrounding the
  • Archer
    Archer says #
    Jamie, your comment about the Oedipus movie is so relevant. At this time in Canada we are dealing with a terrible sin done in our
  • Jamie
    Jamie says #
    Archer, Solid gold, and eternally relevant. Thank you. We can perform the purification rituals, we can remove the metaphysical
An Example of Poor Group Process - Scapegoating

Here’s something I’ve observed that I think may be a common phenomenon within many groups of people working together.  It has to do with compatibility, honesty, and integrity.

Your group is open to anyone who wishes to join in your shared work.  There is no method by which individuals are vetted for membership.  They simply attend meetings.  Well, that’s mistake number one.  No filtering to avoid antagonists.

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