This Jungian Life Podcast Forging the Upward Thread: Why Do We Create Religions?
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May 8, 2025 Explore the intrinsic human drive for meaning through the lens of spirituality and myth. This discussion highlights the psychological impacts of religious imagery and emphasizes the significance of dreams in connecting with the self. From navigating disappointment to evolving desires, the complexities of personal belief and sacred spaces come to life. Delve into the role of poetry and the importance of reviving spiritual connections for healing. Join a journey where nostalgia intertwines with the quest for fulfillment and inner growth.
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Jung's Religious Instinct Insight
- Jung saw the religious instinct as innate, similar in strength to instincts like food and sexuality.
- If the religious function is neglected, it can twist into addictions, compulsions, or soul-sickness.
Everyone Worships Something
- Everyone worships something; the choice is what to worship.
- Choosing wisely matters, as worshiping the wrong thing can lead to illness or dysfunction.
Religion as Psychic Phenomenon
- Religion is a natural psychic phenomenon tied to the unconscious.
- Denying it leaves us vulnerable to disturbances that reason alone cannot resolve.
