Jung Society Melbourne Podcast David Tacey Series Talk 4: Spiritual Intuition in Young Adults
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Aug 25, 2021 David Tacey, Emeritus Professor of Literature at La Trobe University, explores the spiritual landscape of young adults today. He highlights their shift from structured religion toward intuition and personal healing, often sparked by mental health challenges. Tacey discusses a new course on 'Spirituality and Rites of Passage' which reveals a deep yearning for meaning among secular students. He also delves into the gendered aspects of spirituality, emphasizing female voices in this discourse, and addresses the complexities of spiritual identity in a rapidly changing society.
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University Spirituality Course Anecdote
- David Tacey started a university course on Spirituality and Rites of Passage for students searching for meaning.
- He found many students came from non-religious backgrounds but deeply yearned for spiritual connection.
Spirituality Born From Absence
- Many young adults seek spirituality during personal or societal crises like depression.
- Spiritual longing often starts from a sense of absence or something missing in life.
Inwardness Over Tradition
- Students increasingly trust their inner experience over traditional religious authorities.
- This reflects a cultural shift toward inward spiritual authority and skepticism of external dogma.
