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Finding Personal Resilience in Changing Times: An Interview with James Hollis

Jan 5, 2021
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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