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In this episode:
We look at Jung’s concept of the archetype and the implications it holds for our inner lives.

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For more on living a symbolic life:
Please check out my book, Religious but Not Religious: Living a Symbolic Life, available from Chiron Publications.

Sources for quotes and more:

1. “The mere use of words is futile when you do not know what they stand for. This is particularly true in psychology, where we speak of archetypes like the anima and animus, the wise man, the great mother, and so on...." ~ C.G. Jung, from 'Man and His Symbols.'
2. "[Archetypes] are typical energy configurations which are activated by situations and problems, both outer and inner, by people, emotional conflicts, maturational needs, etc...." ~ Edward Whitmont, from 'The Symbolic Quest.'
3. The Gold-Giving Snake from 'The Panchatantra.'
4. Discussion of "Experiential Consciousness" in 'Religious but Not Religious: Living a Symbolic Life.'
5. “[It] confers life and effectuality upon them. Hate and love, fear and reverence, enter the scene of the confrontation and raise it to a drama...." ~ C.G. Jung from 'Memories, Dreams, Reflections.'

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For more on living a symbolic life:
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