Contemplify The Past Has Arms: Risking Relationship with Ourselves So We Can Grow Up with James Hollis, PhD
Jan 3, 2017
James Hollis, a trained Jungian analyst and author, dives into the transformative journey of self-discovery by emphasizing the importance of mindfulness and self-reflection in today’s chaotic world. He contrasts Jungian psychology with conventional practices, urging listeners to confront uncomfortable truths for personal growth. The discussion touches on navigating relationships with emotional self-sufficiency, the impact of past experiences, and the evolution of personal values as one ages. Hollis also shares unique book recommendations for those entering midlife, blending wisdom with creativity.
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Contemplation As Risky Self-Relation
- Contemplative means intentional self-reflection and slowing down from external stimuli.
- It requires risking a relationship with yourself amid modern distractions.
String Of Pearls: Identity As Roles
- James Hollis recounts Mary, widow of the Archbishop of Canterbury, who felt "like a string of pearls that has been cut."
- She ended asking, "oh Lord, please give me a personality," showing identity tied to social role.
Psychology Of Meaning
- Jungian psychology locates meaning and psyche beyond behavior and cognition.
- Many suffer more from disconnect from meaning than from biology or cognition alone.
