Satya Doyle Byock, a psychotherapist and author of Quarter-Life, reveals how she uses the I Ching as a guiding tool for meaning and stability. She discusses the importance of balancing rationality with spirituality and the relevance of Carl Jung's theories, especially about synchronicity. The conversation dives into personal experiences and the mystical elements of life that defy explanation. Satya also emphasizes the need for a holistic approach that harmonizes masculine and feminine energies, encouraging deeper connections with the self and the divine.
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Jung's Challenge to Western Science
Carl Jung was troubled by meaningful events science couldn't explain through cause and effect.
Western science often dismisses these events because they don't fit statistical models.
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I Ching's Predictive Power
Elise pulled the I Ching hexagram "the abyss" which indicated danger and chaos for January.
Soon, fires broke out in Los Angeles, illustrating the I Ching's uncanny prescience.
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Integrating Science and Spirit
A large paradigm including both science and spirit is needed to explain life meaningfully.
The spirit must rely on science and science must turn to spirit for life's meaning.
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This book is a unique blend of autobiography and psychological insight, composed from conversations with Aniela Jaffé and chapters written by Jung himself. It covers Jung's childhood, his relationship with Freud, his travels to various countries, and his deep exploration of the unconscious mind. The book delves into Jung's concepts such as the collective unconscious, archetypes, and the integration of opposites, providing a comprehensive reflection on his remarkable life and intellectual contributions[2][3][5].
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This book is an ancient Chinese text that reveals the path to true enlightenment through Taoist mysticism. It combines elements of Buddhist and Confucian teachings and was first translated into German by Richard Wilhelm. Carl Gustav Jung provided a psychological commentary to help Western readers understand the metaphysical aspects of the text. The book describes a method of meditation known as 'turning the light around,' which involves redirecting one's consciousness inward to achieve a state of inner transformation and enlightenment. Jung's commentary helps to interpret the text from a psychological perspective, making it a valuable resource for both spiritual seekers and those interested in analytical and transpersonal psychology.
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Quarter Life
Satya Doyle Byock
Structural forms of the feminine psyche
Structural forms of the feminine psyche
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Secrets of the I Ching
Secrets of the I Ching
Murphy Ph.D. D.D., Joseph, Irving, Kenneth
Satya Doyle Byock is a psychotherapist, author of Quarter-Life, and a great teacher of Carl Jung’s work. She uses the I Ching, an ancient Taoist divination system, as a tool to help guide her life. (Not dissimilar to how others might consult tarot, astrology, Human Design, etc.) Today, we talk about the beauty of the I Ching, and much more. Including: How we’re seeking some combination of meaning and stability in our lives, a balance of the inner and outer world, and more harmony between rationalism and irrationalism. I learned some new things about Jung’s theories on the unconscious, archetypes, and synchronicity. We pondered moments of meaning that can’t be fully explained, and where the binary instinct comes from to either dismiss science or the sacred. And, ultimately, what a larger paradigm might look like if we made space for all of it—for expanded science, for synchronicity and meaning, for the masculine, and for the feminine.
For the show notes (including links to resources on the I Ching and our video workshop), head over to my Substack.
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