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Alchemist

Transforms matter and energy, creates and builds, masters technology.

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Alchemist

"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes."

Marcel Proust

"The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination."

Albert Einstein

Balance & Virtues

Balance: Mastery ↔ Beginner's Mind

Shadow: Know-it-all ↔ Consumer

Power Animals: Phoenix, Spider, Beaver

Qualities: Masterful, Curious, Skillful, Humble, Creative, Building, Open

Growth Path

Balance expertise with openness to learning. Master craft while maintaining wonder.

Practices
  • Mastery practice (develop skills through deliberate practice)
  • Beginner's mind practice (approach each situation fresh)

Shadows

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