In a captivating discussion, Dr. James Hollis, a renowned Jungian analyst with six decades of impactful experience, dives into themes from his book, 'Living with Borrowed Dust.' He explores confronting one's shadow and taking personal responsibility while sharing poignant reflections on mortality. Hollis emphasizes the importance of dreams in self-discovery and encourages listeners to grapple with life's big questions. His insights challenge societal scripts, advocating for authentic living through personal growth and resilience.
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Cost of Adaption
Adaptations to family and culture can become our operating systems, but they may not align with our core selves.
This misalignment can lead to crises of meaning and psychological symptoms.
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Midlife Depression
James Hollis experienced a significant depression in his mid-30s, leading him to therapy and Jungian studies.
This personal experience shaped his understanding of the importance of confronting inner questions.
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Depression as Awareness
Depression can be a sign of being in right accord with oneself and the state of the world.
A superficial person may not experience it.
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In this collection of essays, Dr. James Hollis explores life's challenges and celebrates the evolving questions of life's journey. The book emphasizes the importance of engaging in a deeper dialogue with one's soul, navigating through symptoms, dreams, and restless nights to gain insight into inner challenges. Hollis guides readers to reflect on questions about happiness, dreams, the divided soul of America, fear and fascination with death, and the conflict between good and evil. Using analytic psychology, he aims to help readers reconnect with deep wisdom, bringing renewed purpose and dignity to their lives. The book focuses on personal accountability, decisive growth, and the recovery of a spiritual life in a secular age[1][3][4].
In this episode of The Sacred Speaks, host Dr. John W. Price welcomes renowned Jungian analyst and depth psychologist Dr. James Hollis to discuss his new book, 'Living with Borrowed Dust: Reflections on Life, Love, and Other Grievances.'
The conversation explores significant themes such as confronting one's shadow, taking personal responsibility, and liberating oneself from societal and cultural scripts. Dr. Hollis shares personal experiences, including his own recent encounters with mortality and the importance of lifelong personal growth.
The episode also explores the role of dreams in psychological insight and emphasizes the necessity of asking large existential questions to live a fulfilling life. Listen in and get some profound advice from Dr. Hollis, who has a truly impressive six decades of analytical work and authorship to draw from.
👉Connect to James Hollis
Website https://jameshollis.net/
👉In this episode
(00:00) Welcome and Introduction
(00:07) Exciting Announcement from John
(01:50) Introducing Dr. James Hollis
(03:25) Deep Dive into 'Living with Borrowed Dust'
(04:51) Exploring Life's Big Questions
(07:40) Personal Reflections and Experiences
(17:34) The Gift of Mortality
(26:46) Shut Up, Suit Up, and Show Up
(28:39) Embracing Failure: The Path to Growth
(29:12) Facing Life's Intimidations
(30:56) The Role of Dreams in Self-Discovery
(31:50) The Power of Meaning and Symptomatology
(33:13) Exploring the Depths of Dreams
(34:39) The Autonomy of the Psyche
(39:24) The Wisdom of Historical Figures
(44:26) Modern Culture and the Abyss of the Self
(51:17) The Importance of a Larger Story
(51:55) Reflections on Learning and Teaching
(58:10) Gratitude and Passing It On
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