Through much research into the psychological collective unconscious and symbolism, Brenda has come to regard the motorcycle as â?? â?¦a metaphor for life. Motorcycling is very much like living. One has to have a passion, motivation, skills, a direction and courage. Those who are attracted to motorcycles tend to have personality traits that coincide with the archetypal symbols of the Centaur and the Wheel. Many riders have an deep need to feel a release from the boundaries of the human body and to express the self as something powerful and independent, almost animal-like. On a bike one becomes like a Centaur : half human, half animal. This is not too surprising to me as our brains still have a reptilian component that is located near the base of the skull. Its interesting to note that many customized bikes have reptiles or other animals painted on them. People who have a passion for bikes also tend to relate to the collective unconscious symbolism of the Wheel. Historically, the Wheel has represented the psychological or spiritual attainment of feeling centered while simultaneously being in motion. This explains why riders often report feeling that motorcycling is a sort of Zen experience for them. Interestingly, there are at least several motorcycle books that speak to the Zen of the ride.â?
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