I. Storywell: Ancient and Powerful Stories
Stories evolved as the method for generating human connection, learning, and growing. Through story, just like our ancestors, we pass on knowledge and give insight into ourselves so that others can understand and care for us.
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Stories evolved as the method for generating human connection, learning, and growing. Through story, just like our ancestors, we pass on knowledge and give insight into ourselves so that others can understand and care for us.
The act of story-telling is primordial and universal, an archetypal process in which all human beings, at all times, everywhere, engage in, as the human brain most naturally makes meaning of our experiences in narrative form. Some stories reveal universal truths which are fundamental to becoming our best selves. These stories are called archetypal.
The symbol of Storywell is the sacred, ancient well of archetypes – of those characters, plots, patterns, metaphors, processes, and images that teach us, express us, and compel us to grow into our potential. PMAI results reveal those archetypes that may be calling you to dream, go forth, and live your stories well.
II. The PMAI®: Archetypal Stories and Characters
Archetypes are patterns reflected in symbols, images, and themes common to all cultures and times. We see them in recurring images in art, literature, myths, and dreams. And archetypes are particular kinds of stories, ancient and universal, that revolve around the attitudes, traits, and behaviors of specific characters within us and beyond us.
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Archetypes are patterns reflected in symbols, images, and themes common to all cultures and times. We see them in recurring images in art, literature, myths, and dreams. And archetypes are particular kinds of stories, ancient and universal, that revolve around the attitudes, traits, and behaviors of specific characters within us and beyond us.
When we understand how archetypal patterns manifest in the stories of our lives, we can consciously work with them for self-growth and fulfillment.
In the twentieth century, the Swiss psychiatrist C. G. Jung coined the term archetype after noticing parallels between the stories, patterns, and images in his patients with ancient symbols and myths. Jung saw that as people worked consciously with the universal, archetypal patterns and stories they were living, they moved towards healing and fulfillment in a process he called individuation.
In this way, archetypes foster development of our strengths and abilities, and can highlight our blind spots, as we progress towards wholeness. As you progress on your path, you may want to take the PMAI assessment again to affirm how the archetypes reflect the changes you experience in your personal journey.
Archetypal characters may be universal, but expressions of archetypes are influenced by culture and time in history, as well as by our individuality. For example, while the Warrior is an archetype, different kinds of warriors engage in different battles. The Warrior archetype encompasses the Japanese Samurai and the American G.I., but it might also include the HIV researcher, the advocate for social justice, a member of a street gang, or someone who has just been insulted who forcefully sets a boundary not to be crossed. Each of these Warriors follow their own code of honor, goals, style of dress, and more; nonetheless, all of them express the archetypal Warrior character.
We wish you every success in finding and living the inner stories most meaningful to you through exploration of the PMAI® archetype system's 12 archetypes. As the purpose of this system is to indicate where you are in your growth through an archetypal journey, it can be valuable to repeat the PMAI assessment when you are in transition or have experienced an important personal change.
III. Your Archetype Profile
On the following page is an Archetype Profile table reflecting your scores on the 12 archetypes ranked from highest scoring at the top to lowest scoring at the bottom. The Archetype Profile table is tailored to your specific results on the PMAI assessment—the order of archetypes in the table represents your scores from highest to lowest and is unique to you
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On the following page is an Archetype Profile table reflecting your scores on the 12 archetypes ranked from highest scoring at the top to lowest scoring at the bottom. The Archetype Profile table is tailored to your specific results on the PMAI assessment—the order of archetypes in the table represents your scores from highest to lowest and is unique to you.
Archetype scores are measured visually by a bar extending from each archetype icon. It's not unusual to have archetypes score close to one another, visually appearing as bars close in length in your Profile. In this report, the High Scoring section discusses the top three archetypes and the Lowest Archetype section discusses the last archetype in your Profile. If you have an archetype score very close in position to these and experience it as High or Low, then you should include it in those categories.
The Archetype Profile table also includes brief descriptions of each archetype to review now and later as you interact with the different categories of archetypes through this report.
As you read the descriptions, note your various responses—do some surprise you? Are there archetypes in the middle that call to you? These types of questions, and more, will be further discussed in the report. Enjoy!
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Your Archetype Profile — Highest to Lowest |
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RULER |
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SEEKER |
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JESTER |
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REALIST |
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IDEALIST |
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SAGE |
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WARRIOR |
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CREATOR |
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LOVER |
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CAREGIVER |
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REVOLUTIONARY |
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MAGICIAN |
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IV. The Story of Being You: High Scores
Understanding how your highest scoring archetypes are motivating your life story
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Understanding how your highest scoring archetypes are motivating your life story
Each archetype represents a particular character and story
As an example, the Ruler is a character in a position of power and responsibility,
It is important that you affirm for yourself
Working with Your Highest Scoring Archetypes
To generate more happiness and personal fulfillment,
Sustain happiness and meaning
Taking the time to connect your past, present, and future
Your three highest scoring archetypes
(Ruler - Seeker - Jester)
King/Queen, Boss, Autocrat
The part of you that is a Ruler
When problems arise,
In leadership,
You might want to guard against
Your three highest scoring archetypes
(Ruler - Seeker - Jester)
Explorer, Wanderer, Pioneer
The part of you that is a Seeker
When problems arise,
In leadership,
You might want to guard against
Your three highest scoring archetypes
(Ruler - Seeker - Jester)
Entertainer, Trickster, Court Fool
The part of you that is a Jester
When problems arise,
In leadership,
You might want to guard against
V. What You May Not See and Why It Matters: Your Lowest Scoring Archetype
Everyone has one lowest scoring archetype.
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Everyone has one lowest scoring archetype.
Low scoring archetypes are of interest
You may determine you do not need the qualities this archetype represents
Working with Your Lowest Scoring Archetype
If you see that you lack the attitudes and skills this archetype develops,
We typically have trouble understanding people
Your lowest scoring archetype:
Alchemist, Visionary, Healer
The part of you that is a Magician
When problems arise,
In leadership,
You might want to guard against
