mystery

A mystery is anything unexplained, secret or unknown. This lack of knowledge builds curiosity. It can be something intentionally hidden or simply undiscovered . We are attracted to things we cannot understand, as if we have a need to figure them out.
Key Concepts
Key Concepts: allure, distraction, enigma, exotic, familiar, illusion, occult, paradox, placebo, theory
Big Ideas
- Everyone is attracted to a mystery.
- Theory is a tool to identify problems and to plan ways to improve them.
- Creativity is made of skills that can be learned.
- Hiding something you already know stops the flow of energy and makes real connections impossible.
- Some questions are not meant to be answered.
Archetypes and Symbols

Mystery Archetypes: blackberry, bunting, coyote, detective, femme fatale, key, Loch Ness Monster, magpie, mask, moon, muscari, shadow, sphinx, strawflower, veil
Mystery is anything unexplained, secret or unknown. Whether intentionally hidden or simply undiscovered, the lack of knowledge builds curiosity. Big ideas Everyone is attracted to a mystery. Theory is a tool to identify problems and to plan ways to improve them. Creativity is made of skills that can be learned. Hiding something you already […]
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