Carl Jung’s Mysticism & the Psychology of Soul with Sarah Mergen |Mind Meld 383
Mar 15, 2024
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Delve into the depths of the soul and spirit with Sarah Mergen as they discuss Carl Jung's mysticism, the importance of direct experience, and the transformative power of embracing the shadow side. Explore intrinsic motivations, the shift from self-centered goals to meaningful endeavors, and the significance of finding meaning beyond societal expectations. Unlock the mysteries of the unconscious mind, explore Jungian philosophy, and challenge conventional maps of understanding in this mind-expanding podcast discussion.
Approaching depression from a mythopoetic and philosophical perspective is vital for understanding its full experiential tapestry beyond clinical definitions.
The importance of achieving a flow state to connect different planes of existence into one moment and finding life's meaning through presentness.
Engaging with the mystery and delving into deep waters is essential for profound personal growth, emphasizing a slow and intentional approach.
Subjective exploration through dream analysis and intuitive experiences can lead to a deeper comprehension of reality beyond conventional frameworks.
Deep dives
The World of Meaning and Existence
Meaning is described as an unknowable space that becomes meaningful in relation to the present moment, emphasizing a connection to the ineffable or eternal mystery. Achieving a flow state connects different planes of existence into one moment, highlighting the importance of presentness in finding life's meaning.
Moving Beyond Shortcuts and Embracing Growth
The podcast delves into the mindset of seeking shortcuts and workarounds in various aspects of life, hindering profound personal growth. Deep growth requires slowing down, delving into deep waters, and engaging with the mystery to reveal the spirit of the depths and the soul.
Exploring the Depths of Depression and Meaning
The guest, Sarah Mergan, deeply explores Carl Jung's work, philosophy, psychology, and esoterica, offering a psycho-spiritual recontextualization of depression in her podcast series. She emphasizes approaching depression from a mythopoetic and philosophical perspective, highlighting the need for understanding the full experiential tapestry of depression beyond clinical definitions.
Navigating the Realms of Self and Reality
Discussion centers on the idea of inner experiences being as real as external phenomena, challenging the view that consciousness is less real than physical objects. The concept that depression exists not just in one's head but is embedded in one's perception of the world is highlighted, providing insights into changing one's relationship with reality for deeper meaning and understanding.
Exploring Dissociative Experiences and Reality Perception
The episode discusses the speaker's journey in inducing a dissociative experience to overcome fear of reality unraveling, leading to a deeper realization about personal reality perception. By intentionally losing grasp of reality through meditation, the speaker faced fears of reality evaporating and embraced a shift in perception, recognizing a potential beyond derealization.
Navigating Personal Transformation and Mystical Experiences
Personal accounts of challenging experiences like an ayahuasca retreat and the significance of enduring deep darkness to reach profound insights are shared. Embracing transcendence after facing chaos is highlighted, reflecting on the importance of navigating personal journeys through the hero's journey framework and uncertainties of the individuation process.
Philosophical Reflections on Reality, Perception, and Meaning
The conversation delves into the importance of exploring subjective perception, altering reference points, and understanding reality through intuitive experiences to tackle issues like depression. Contextualizing dream analysis as a means of subjective exploration beyond rigid interpretations is emphasized, leading to a journey of evolving comprehension beyond conventional frameworks, encompassing philosophical and mystical vistas.
Sarah Mergen is the creator of the podcast series Katabasis Anabasis, a psycho-spiritual, mythopoetic approach to the psyche and mental health (depression in particular). Hear the first two episodes for free here
Sarah is incredibly well-read in not only the work of Carl Jung, but philosophy and the esoteric in general.
In this one, we riff on Carl Jung's mysticism, the importance of going beyond theory and getting to direct experience, Catafalque by Peter Kingsley, ancient wisdom, where modern therapy can fall short
