Satya Doyle Byock and Carol Ferris delve into the depths of healing through literature and mythology, discussing topics like psychic-reality, political bypass, and forgiveness in the works of Hannah Arendt. The podcast explores the interplay between fantasy and reality, inner journeys, and the transformative power of acknowledging invisible wounds for personal growth and healing.
Acknowledging fantasy as a tool for healing in confronting divine sensibilities.
Embracing self-awareness of illusions leading to transformative healing experiences.
Highlighting the importance of self-care and compassion for effective leadership and societal transformation.
Deep dives
Encountering Divine Reflections
Meeting Izdubar from the east, Jung engages in a dialogue where he confronts his rationality in contrast to Izdubar's alternate sensibility about the divine. Jung's search for the heroic or possible inadvertently leads to failure, prompting a realization of the need for healing, fostering a heart-opening experience that generates images from the heart.
Healing and Transformation
Jung, carrying Izdubar on his back down to the Western land, symbolizes an act of care and transformation. By acknowledging Izdubar as a fantasy, an inner voice speaks of complex situations demanding action, leading to a profound shift in perception towards healing.
Exploring the Essence of Fantasy
Jung's realization that Izdubar is a fantasy initiates a liberating and healing experience. Delving into the significance of fantasy and Maya, the discovery of healing through acknowledging oneself as illusory unlocks a transformative path to understanding reality beyond appearances.
The Role of Care in Governance
Reflecting on Confucian philosophies of governance through right relationships and the interplay of love, care, and responsibility, the essence of governing the self before others is highlighted. The profound impact of nurturing and caring for oneself to extend that compassion to others sets the foundation for responsible, compassionate leadership.
Spiritual Bypass and Political Engagement
Addressing the concept of spiritual bypass, where spiritual practices are used to avoid personal and societal issues, parallels are drawn to political bypassing in activism. Emphasizing the need for genuine personal, psychological, and societal work alongside political engagement to effect transformation and address societal challenges.
Satya Doyle Byock and Carol Ferris explore "where healing comes from." Satya introduces depth psychological concepts through Audre Lorde's "Poetry is Not a Luxury" and "Uses of the Erotic." Carol reads from the epic of Gilgamesh, the work of Ursula K. le Guin, and reflects on ancestry & love in the work of mythologist Kwame Scruggs. Q&A is alive with the topics "political bypass", psychic-reality, the astrological return to care, and forgiveness in the works of Hannah Arendt.