Introduction to Pirate Therapy
"The Myth exists because the Treasure is real."
Pirate Therapy is a fresh approach to personal, psychological, and spiritual development in which the participant is asked to imagine that they are on a Quest to obtain a valuable treasure - the Mystic Bootye. Booty is a word that pirates use for treasure. Here an "e" has been added in this case to indicate its special nature. And it is mystical, because it goes beyond the ordinary notion of things. The true value of Pirate Therapy is to know what the Treasure means to you, and how to obtain it.
The Pirate Image as Metaphor. In Pirate Therapy, pirate imagery and symbolism are used in a metaphorical and imaginative way. For example buried treasure can represent the desire for personal success, or insight in the search to know the Self; the ocean is like consciousness, or the unconscious; the boat holds something--it is a container, the body, consciousness, ego, office, etc., or a vessel that provides a means of transportation; the individual may be part of a crew such as the family, friends, or a team of people that work together, even inner parts of the self; islands describe various experiences; the account is a shared adventure, commitment, or dedication to the quest for fulfillment. And, many more . . . . This is just the beginning. Through relating to this imagery, one may be able to re-imagine life in new ways. This approach will be explored in greater depth with the Pirate Tarot of the Mystic Bootye, the Skeleton Key, and the Pirate Mandala.
It is O.K. to think of the Quest for the Mystic Bootye as a game. However, the purpose of this game is to improve the quality of your life.
Self-improvement, greater adjustment to life, and increased satisfaction are the ultimate goals..
Seek ye the Mystic Bootye!
Self-improvement, greater adjustment to life, and increased satisfaction are the ultimate goals..
Seek ye the Mystic Bootye!
The Account
While placing the greatest value on personal freedom, pirates would voluntarily agree to work together in a serious goal directed activity known as "going on the account." The Account is an alliance formed for the mutual benefit of individuals who agree to work together in order to achieve specific goals. To focus on success pirates would define their goals and plan and define a plan for how to acquire treasure. Before anyone was allowed to join the crew, pirates were required to sign Articles which were a set of rules that served as a guide for their actions and an agreement to cooperate. The articles form the basis of the "Pirate's Code." In Pirate Therapy you will be asked to identify your goal(s) and to take responsibility for doing your part in order to successfully obtain the Treasure.
While placing the greatest value on personal freedom, pirates would voluntarily agree to work together in a serious goal directed activity known as "going on the account." The Account is an alliance formed for the mutual benefit of individuals who agree to work together in order to achieve specific goals. To focus on success pirates would define their goals and plan and define a plan for how to acquire treasure. Before anyone was allowed to join the crew, pirates were required to sign Articles which were a set of rules that served as a guide for their actions and an agreement to cooperate. The articles form the basis of the "Pirate's Code." In Pirate Therapy you will be asked to identify your goal(s) and to take responsibility for doing your part in order to successfully obtain the Treasure.
The Three R's
R1. You are who you are. For you to make changes will require looking at your life. This can be challenging on many levels, including examining your thoughts and feelings, as well as exploring the the way you make decisions. Becoming more self-aware provides a powerful tool for transforming your life.
R2. Recreation: When old complexes and personal issues are analyzed, the psychic energy connected with those events becomes available for you to use in new ways. You can choose to use this energy to (re)create yourself in ways that positively contribute to attaining your goals. This is the way to experience success and lies at the heart of Pirate Therapy.
R3. Using the "Language of RRRrrr" for self-expression. When you decide to go on the Account, it is important to be able to express yourself in new ways. People relate in many ways and on many levels. Pirates are known to communicate in a unique way that has been called the language of RRRrrrr. At first, you might think that this is trivia or silliness. However, you will learn that it can be surprisingly effective. Try it! At times it is enough, and even better, to just say: "RRRrrrr."
For more about the Language of RRRrrrr see Talk Like a Pirate
R1. You are who you are. For you to make changes will require looking at your life. This can be challenging on many levels, including examining your thoughts and feelings, as well as exploring the the way you make decisions. Becoming more self-aware provides a powerful tool for transforming your life.
R2. Recreation: When old complexes and personal issues are analyzed, the psychic energy connected with those events becomes available for you to use in new ways. You can choose to use this energy to (re)create yourself in ways that positively contribute to attaining your goals. This is the way to experience success and lies at the heart of Pirate Therapy.
R3. Using the "Language of RRRrrr" for self-expression. When you decide to go on the Account, it is important to be able to express yourself in new ways. People relate in many ways and on many levels. Pirates are known to communicate in a unique way that has been called the language of RRRrrrr. At first, you might think that this is trivia or silliness. However, you will learn that it can be surprisingly effective. Try it! At times it is enough, and even better, to just say: "RRRrrrr."
For more about the Language of RRRrrrr see Talk Like a Pirate
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