James Hollis, a renowned Jungian analyst and author, dives deep into personal resilience amidst societal changes. He emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with one's inner self and facing fears for growth. With insights from his book, he advocates for introspection and the transformative power of dreams. Hollis shares his thoughts on how modern challenges impact our authentic selves and stresses curiosity as essential for lifelong learning and development. He also teases his upcoming work on identity and healing, hinting at further exploration of these vital themes.
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Crises Reveal Inner Authority
Crises force people back upon themselves when external roadmaps fail.
Symptoms signal the psyche's protest against an unmeaningful social agenda.
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Psyche Is The Center Of Resilience
The psyche (soul) provides the organizing meaning humans need beyond behavior and cognition.
Inner functions like feeling, energy, dreams, and meaning sustain resilience if attended to.
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Myths Replaced By Diversions
Shared myths once anchored personal identity and meaning that modern culture no longer supplies.
Popular culture now diverts attention, producing pseudo-religions like materialism and hedonism.
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In this episode, Patricia Martin interviews James Hollis, PhD, about his recent book Living Between Worlds: Finding Personal Resilience in Changing Times.
James Hollis, PhD was born in Springfield, Illinois, and graduated from Manchester University in 1962 and Drew University in 1967. He taught Humanities 26 years in various colleges and universities before retraining as a Jungian analyst at the Jung Institute of Zurich, Switzerland (1977-82). He is presently a licensed Jungian analyst in private practice in Washington, D.C. He served as Executive Director of the Jung Educational Center in Houston, Texas for many years, was Executive Director of the Jung Society of Washington until 2019, and now serves on the JSW Board of Directors. He is a retired Senior Training Analyst for the Inter-Regional Society of Jungian Analysts, was first Director of Training of the Philadelphia Jung Institute, and is Vice-President Emeritus of the Philemon Foundation. Additionally he is a Professor of Jungian Studies for Saybrook University of San Francisco/Houston. He has written a total of sixteen books, which have been translated into 19 languages. He lives with his wife Jill, an artist and retired therapist, in Washington, DC. Together they have three living children and eight grand-children.
Patricia Martin is a noted cultural analyst, author, and consultant. She has published three books on cultural trends. As a consultant, Patricia has helped some of the world’s most respected organizations interpret social signals that have the power to shape the collective. She’s worked with teams at Discovery Communications, Dannon, Microsoft, Unisys, The Art Institute of Chicago, and the New York Philharmonic. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Harvard Business Review, USA Today, and Advertising Age. She holds an M. A. in literature and cultural studies at the University College, Dublin (honors) and a B.A. in English from Michigan State University. In 2018, she completed the Jungian Studies Program at the C. G. Jung Institute of Chicago, where she is a Professional Affiliate. A scholar in residence at the Chicago Public Library, Patricia has devoted nearly a decade to studying the digital culture and its impact on individuation. She lectures around the world on topics related to the psyche and the digital age, the future of the collective, and the changing nature of individuation, all concepts discussed in her forthcoming book: Will the Future Like You?
Links: James Hollis's website | James Hollis's lectures in our online store | James's Hollis's online courses through the Jung Society of Washington
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