Kokology 15 Poem by Hajime Midori

1. A small baby whale swimming behind its gigantic mother.
2. A baby whale snuggling close to its mother’s belly.
3. A father and mother whale swimming with their baby.
4. A baby whale blowing a water spout as it swims off alone.

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The whale is a common instance of Jung’s “Great Mother” archetype. The relationship you imagined between the whales in this scene linked to the feelings you have about your own relationship with your mother.
1. A small baby whale swimming behind its gigantic mother.

The role of the mother is almost overwhelmingly important to you. It may be that your own mother is influencing the way you act and think even now that you’re an adult. It might be a good idea to cut away some of those apron strings and work toward a new level of independence. After all, your mother didn’t raise you to be a child forever.

2. A baby whale snuggling close to its mothers belly.

You crave physical affection. It’s natural and normal to feel the need for human warmth, but you feel that need more than others. Men who gave this answer should be especially careful not to look to their partners to play the role of the surrogate mother-playing mommy’s little boy is no way to run a mature romance.

3. A father and mother whale swimming with their baby.

You have an equal appreciation for the roles of both your mother and your father (the father is often forgotten about in these types of imaginary scenes) . As a child, your home life was most likely happy and secure, and the result is your balanced outlook on life.

4. A baby whale blowing a water spout as it swims off alone.

You have achieved personal autonomy and are well on your way to real growth as an individual, but your insistence on being your own person can sometimes make you appear to be willful, headstrong or just plain selfish. Take care not to be so individualistic that you alienate the people around you.