đ§ââïžTHRILLING AND EXCITING TALE OF ECHO AND NARCISSUS đ€Ž
It's finally spring break, and, as I was heading to trek on the steeping trail, my goal was to scream my name to hear the ECHO back!
However, the little trip to the wilderness reminded me of a mythical tale associated with ECHO AND NARCISSUS! Yes BOO!! Haha, you read it right.
Embark on this journey and enjoy the folklore of LOVE, HATRED, SELF-CENTEREDNESS, INNOCENCE, AND UNSPOKEN WORDS!
I promise you will love this one!!
âUNDERSTAND NARCISSISMâ
The term "narcissistic" has become a buzzword in our daily lives.
You might have that one friend in your group or that girlfriend/boyfriend who fits the bill perfectly.
đâNARCISSISM A MENTAL DISORDER, OR SELF-ACTUALIZED TRAIT?âđ
Narcissism is a mental disorder causing extreme self-involvement, leading to disregard for others' needs and feelings.
đ€True narcissists lack empathy and are unaware of the impact their behavior has on others.đ€Professional help is necessary to address this issue.
đžSTORY OF ECHO AND NARCISSUSđ€Ž
Now, my techie readers let's dive into the ancient Greek folklore exciting anecdote of đEcho and Narcissus.đ
In the peaceful woods of Greece, Echo the nymph had a beautiful voice that captivated anyone who listened to her melodies. However, after being punished by the đ©âđ€deity Herađ©âđ€ for her dishonesty, she lost her ability to speak her own words.
đ§đđ§ MEETING OF ECHO & NARCISSUS đ§đđ§
One day, as she was wandering through the woods, Echođ° stumbled upon the handsome Narcissusđ€”.
He was the son of a river god and a nymphđ€Ž, and his magnificence was unparalleled.
đžđ„Many had tried to win his heart, but he rejected them all, believing no one was worthy of him.đ„đž
đžECHO FELL FOR THE NARCISSISISTđ€”
Upon seeing Narcissus, Echo was immediately struck by his looks and fell deeply in love.đ
Her heart ached to speak to him, to tell him how she felt, but she could only repeat his words back to himđ.
Narcissus, not realizing that Echo was under a curse, grew frustrated with her and rejected her advances.
đECHO LEFT WITH A BROKEN HEARTđ
Heartbroken, Echo roamed the woods, pining for Narcissus and repeating his words until she faded away, leaving only her echoing voice behind.đ
đ„WHAT GOES AROUND, COMES AROUND! YOU NARCISSUS, NARCISSISIST! IT WAS A TIME TO PAY BACK đ„
One day, đșthe goddess Nemesisđș, led Narcissus to a puddle in the woods, where he saw his reflection. đ
Narcissus was immediately captivated by the beauty he saw and could not tear his eyes away from his reflection.đ
đ»NARCISSUS FINALLY TASTED THE PAIN OF REJECTION HIMSELFđ»
As he sat by the pond, admiring himself, he realized that he would never be able to have the one person he truly desired â himself. đ
đNARCISSUS PASSED AWAY, GIVING US GORGEOUS FLOWERS AS HIS MEMOIR â
In a fit of anguish, Narcissus dwelled by the reservoir, staring at his reflection until he wasted away and died.
In his place, a beautiful flower with white petals and a yellow center bloomed â the narcissus flower, a reminder of his vanity and self-absorption.đ€đ
đ đWHAT TO LEARN OUT OF THIS TALE? MORAL OF THE STORY?đ đ
The tale explores the fascinating world of self-importance and its potential pitfalls.
As the Greek philosopher Plato said, âThe man who thinks he is extremely handsome is often blind to everything else.â
đ đSTOP BE ARROGANT & START BEING GRATEFULđ đ
Narcissus' self-absorption caused him to reject the love and affection of others, leading to his downfall.
đ đEXPRESS YOUR FEELINGSđ đ
Whereas, Echo's inability to express and Narcissus' love for himself indicates the power of spoken words. As the famous quote goes, âWords have the power to both destroy and heal.â
đABOVE ALL, LOVE YOURSELF ALWAYS AND FOREVERđ
The key is to find a balance between the two â to love yourself, but not to the point of arrogance or self-destruction.
đ©° KEEP YOUR PRIDE ASIDE đ©°
May the beautiful narcissus flowers remind us of the dangers of pride and the power of self-love.
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