The Sacred Speaks

Episode 4: A Life Worth Living. A Conversation with James Hollis

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May 2, 2018
James Hollis, a licensed Jungian analyst and former director of the Jung Society of Washington, delves into the complexities of life, vocation, and purpose. He discusses the significance of depth psychology and the necessity of reconnecting with one's inner voice to avoid the modern existential crisis. Hollis explores the interplay between imagination and reason, highlighting the influence of addiction as a coping mechanism for deeper anxieties. He also reflects on masculinity's challenges in a patriarchal society, calling for self-awareness and a quest for meaning.
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ANECDOTE

Learning As Lifelong Calling

  • James Hollis describes how kindergarten teachers and a librarian opened a larger world and made learning his lifelong passion.
  • He recounts switching from college teaching to Jungian analysis after midlife depression and therapy revealed a deeper calling.
ADVICE

Choose What Deserves Your Discipline

  • If something truly matters to you, discipline becomes easier because it clears space to pursue it.
  • If your current life lacks reciprocity and meaning, change it and search for what truly matters.
INSIGHT

The Unlived Life Crisis

  • Hollis names the cultural epidemic as a disconnect from meaning that leaves many living an 'unlived life.'
  • He frames the key question: do you care enough about your life to make the hard changes required to live authentically.
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