Psyche, Resolute
In Greek Mythology, Psyche overcomes the forth task placed upon her by jealous Aphrodite in order to regain the love of Cupid. She must obtain a beauty ointment from Persephone, queen of the underworld. Psyche is well aware that no mortal ever returns from such a journey. In despair, she believes that the only route is to kill herself. She has made attempts before after losing the love of Cupid. But there is another path, one that tests her focus and devotion to the cause. Three times in the underworld she must harden her heart to pity and rejects pleas for help from creatures of the underworld. She strengthens her soul and maintains her focus, and loses all earthy attachments and overcomes the fear of death. She returns to the living with a rejuvenating spirit, a renewed soul, and feeling resolute. At times, to push pass our own “underworld” we need to maintain our focus in healing, achieving, and transcending to a state of strength.
Psyche opens the box to obtain the beauty and deep sleep envelopes her….but that’s another part of the story with a happy ending.
