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The Paper Trails Blog is a personal memoir of exploring conscious play and self-inquiry through theory thirteen. It captures the research, experiments, and insights gained along the journey to deeper self-awareness and transformation.

Active Imagination

Quantum MeMoir Mind Mapping: A Personal Experiment in Conscious Play


Quantum MeMoir is more than a mind-mapping tool—it's an active imagination exercise grounded in self-inquiry, drawing from the scientific method to explore and transform your inner experience.



Rainbow Colored Torus
Rainbow Colored Torus


Rooted alongside Carl Jung’s concept of active imagination, Quantum MeMoir Mind Mapping transforms self-reflection into an active dialogue with your subconscious, allowing you to consciously engage with the deeper layers of your psyche.


Jung defined active imagination as a process of engaging with inner imagery, leading to personal insight and individuation. He believed that active imagination was a way to bridge the unconscious and conscious parts of the self, encouraging creativity and insight.


Quantum MeMoir builds on this by incorporating the scientific method into this imaginative process, turning your inner journey into a structured personal experiment.


This process invites you to approach your thoughts, feelings, and intuition with the curiosity of a scientist and the creativity of an artist. It enables you to conduct an experiment in conscious play—a method for discovering who you are, why you feel the way you do, and what beliefs and patterns shape your reality. Through this practice, you can uncover transformative insights and develop a clear path toward achieving your highest potential.


What is Quantum MeMoir?

At its core, Quantum MeMoir is a personal growth tool designed to help you map your inner world. Each mind map is structured around seven core “spheres”—Purpose, Ground, Intend, Observe, Connect, Express, and Refine—which represent aspects of your “self.” By engaging with these spheres, you embark on a journey or active imagination exercise to Know Thy Self, aligning your thoughts and actions with your deeper purpose.


The process involves both personal reflection and practical action, guiding you to take steps toward meaningful change. Unlike traditional journaling, Quantum MeMoir’s active imagination exercises encourage you to be both observer and participant in your inner journey. It’s a conversation with your inner dialogue, allowing you to bring hidden truths to the surface and integrate them into your conscious life.


Why Use Active Imagination in Your Self-Inquiry?

Carl Jung’s active imagination technique was developed as a way to connect with unconscious information through creative visualization, dialogue, and expression. He believed this practice allowed individuals to integrate the unconscious mind’s messages into the conscious mind, leading to greater wholeness and insight.



Ai Generated "Active Imagination" Image
Ai Generated "Active Imagination" Image


While active imagination can be explored in many ways, Quantum MeMoir focuses on writing, drawing, and visualization, blending imaginative cognition with practical action. This combination provides a unique method for capturing your insights and refining them through both mental and physical processes.


How is Quantum MeMoir Based on the Scientific Method?

The scientific method involves forming a hypothesis, conducting experiments, observing outcomes, and refining understanding. Similarly, Quantum MeMoir is structured as a personal experiment.


The 13 Hypotheses (or Variables) in theory XIII offer a framework for these experiments, guiding you to explore different areas of life—work, relationships, health, and more—through conscious play. Each hypothesis encourages a deeper understanding of how your thoughts, emotions, and actions relate to your external reality.



theory thirteen
theory thirteen


Through this structured inquiry, you gain clarity and control over your life by examining it with both curiosity and intention. Just as a scientist observes patterns in the natural world, you observe the patterns within yourself. By repeatedly engaging with the Mind Map Formula, you refine your understanding of yourself and your goals.


Conclusion: The Fusion of Active Imagination and Scientific Inquiry


Quantum MeMoir offers a one of a kind approach to self-inquiry by drawing from Carl Jung’s active imagination with the scientific method. Through this unique fusion, you are invited to use imaginative cognition not only to explore your inner world but to experiment with it in a structured, dynamic way.


The journey is both artistic and analytical, allowing you to align your thoughts and emotions with natural cycles while gaining a clearer understanding of your personal truth.


By downloading a Quantum MeMoir Mind Map or booking a session with Cheryl or Cheryl and Ryan, you’ll embark on a personalized experiment in conscious play—one that can lead to profound insights, personal transformation, and a deeper connection with your true self.


Embark on a transformative journey with the Guided Space Trip Active Imagination Exercise, written by Cheryl Crow and read by RM Bodhi.





This guided exercise invites you to explore your inner world through a unique blend of visualization, sound, and imaginative cognition. As you immerse yourself in this experience, you’ll uncover new insights and connect with deeper layers of your subconscious. Accompanying this exercise is a downloadable mind map designed to capture your Quantum MeMoir reflections and support your self-discovery.

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The Quantum Memoir practice has changed my life. I’ve been going along with the cycles (Earth, Lunar, & Solar) for nearly 6 months now, and I can honestly say I’m more in tune with my true self than I’ve ever been. I’m able to flow through my days intentionally, I’m able to identify and process through those challenging seasons, growing through them and finding purpose. Knowing what my life aspirations truly are, has allowed me to weed out choices much easier, leading to meeting goals quicker, and finding that Peace (one of my aspirations) I’ve longed for within my life journey.

Jennifer

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