Bones
In archetypal
symbology, bones
represent the indestructible force. They do not lend themselves to easy
reduction. They are by their structure hard to burn, nearly impossible to
pulverize. In myth and story, they represent the indestructible soul-spirit.
We know the soul-spirit can be injured, even maimed, but it is very nearly impossible to
kill.
. . . [bones] represent the indestructible aspect of the wild Self, the instinctual nature, the criatura dedicated to freedom and the unspoiled, that which will never accept the rigors and requirements of a dead or overly civilizing culture.
The metaphors in this story typify the entire
process for bringing a woman to her full instinctual wildish senses. Within us is
the old one who collects bones. Within us there are the soul-bones of this wild
Self. Within us is the potential to be fleshed out again as the creature we once
were. Within us are the bones to change ourselves and our world. Within us is
the breath and our truths and our longings--together they are the song, the creation hymn
we have been yearning to sing.
The above excerpt is from "Women
Who Run With the Wolves" by Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D. -
a fabulous and highly recommended book!
Songs referenced:
Daisy Dead Petals