The Modern Master-Slave Dynamic: Power vs. Freedom | Mapping the Shadow

This episode explores Hegel's Master-Slave dialectic and how these fundamental power dynamics manifest in modern life. It covers:

- How Hegel's "Lord-Bondsman" dialectic applies in today's world

- Why the 'master' ultimately fails to achieve true recognition and freedom

- How 'slaves' develop self-consciousness through their labour

- The unsustainable nature of power-based relationships

- Why exchanging love for power creates oppressive hierarchies

- How to identify if you're being pulled into a master-slave dynamic

- The distinction between freedom and mere power

This is part of an ongoing series exploring Shadow Mapping™ and Shadow Dialectics - a comprehensive approach to understanding psychological dynamics and transformation.

🎓 Go Deeper with Shadow Work:

- Shadow Mapping Sessions: makeitconscious.com/step/shadow-mapping

- The Dialectics of Shadow (Article): makeitconscious.com/the-dialectics-of-shadow/

- Know Yourself Programme: knowyourself.makeitconscious.com

-------------------

📚 Additional Resources:

- Tarot Birth Chart Reports: makeitconscious.com/step/tarot-birth-chart-reports

- Seven Habits of Individuation Ebook: makeitconscious.com/sevenhabits

- Why Divination is Real article series: makeitconscious.com/why-divination-is-real

🎧 Podcasts:

- MiC Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/6AxGzV3sa6kK2NKSKDyuJa

- Inner Work Exercises: open.spotify.com/show/4OMC4T1PNsA951dvvHhYMs

📱 Connect With Us:

- Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/1682899242067996

- Instagram: instagram.com/makeitconscious

- X: x.com/makeitconscious