Parables Table of Contents
Taking A Journey With The Parables Suggestions for your sojourn with the parables.
The Dragon Parable Self-Defeating Behavior. Ensnared by secret flights, a prince discovers that a dragon rider grows to resemble his beast.
Lady In Waiting Codependency. A royal lady falls in love with the tormented prince and believes she can free him, but finally discovers for herself what true freedom is.
Dragon Flight Hitting Bottom. After relapsing into dragon flights, the prince makes a tragic discovery that saves his life.
Castle Safe I Inner Child. Banishing everyone from her castle, a princess lives inside with the gates securely locked. Her life changes when she finds a child imprisoned in the dungeon.
Castle Safe II Boundaries. The child who trusts anyone and the princess who locks out everyone struggle to find a balance.
Mirror, Mirror Self-Concept. Vicious gnomes tell a princess that she is ugly and enchant her mirror to reflect a horrible visage. Only a sunbeam can break the spell.
The Painting Depression and Despair. When the painting of a lifetime has been marred, why continue to paint? A distraught artist finds an unusual remedy for his masterpiece.
Ogre Facing Our Fears. A fearful traveler is swallowed alive by a terrifying ogre, but finds the outcome is not what he expected.
Troll House Dysfunctional Family Fable. Children survive in a family with an abusive father and timid mother. Although a family secret, the villagers suspect that the father is half troll, and the oldest son must learn to deal with his own troll nature.
Troll House II Breaking Out Of Dysfunctional Family Roles. The oldest son returns home to face his father as an adult.
Wise Ones Religious or Psychotherapy Cult Victimization. As a young man, the second son travels to the “wise ones” to gain an understanding about life and learns more than they intended.
Dance In The Dark Loss of Childhood. The uncle of a child princess beguiles her into wearing her betrothal gown as he dances with her in the still of the night. In shame she hides away the torn and soiled dress, never dreaming that it could be restored.
Hope In The Wilderness Running From Ourselves. Grown to adulthood, the princess flees from her arranged marriage and encounters the wise woman of the fairies in the wilderness.
Tears In The Light Recovery From Childhood Abuse. The princess embarks on a difficult quest to break the spells cast long ago on her betrothal gown by her uncle.
Sea Tide Anxiety and Worry. Entangled by a net, a mermaid discovers the secret to survival.
Festival Of The Forest Elves Family Systems. The forest festival is disrupted by arguments among the elves over the proper way to dance.
The Long Journey Letting Go. Traveling companions must sometimes part ways.
Battle Bog Loss and Grief. Elfin warriors struggle to survive in a bogland of marauding trolls.
The Curse Dealing With Our Dark Side. As the long siege of the sorcerer’s castle drags on, the Great King’s troops doubt the wisdom of His leadership.
The Journey Continues Weaving Your own Story. There is a magical fairy tale in your life.
Appendix Support Group or 12 Step Group Journeys with the Parables.
Resources Books, self-help and support groups. Watch a YouTube mini-movie of The Dragon Parable.