Carol Ferris and Satya Doyle Byock explore Jung's contemplation on scientific thinking and the power of fantasy through Izdubar encounter. Topics include eclipses, pursuit of immortality, magic and fantasy meanings, Truth dialogues, and astrological charts. The podcast delves into symbolism in Mesopotamia, inner wholeness journey, conflicting values, bull symbolism, and feminine archetypes.
Jung explores the impact of science on faith, emphasizing the need to maintain divine force amidst reason versus belief.
Jung's journey towards wholeness involves embracing the irrational and honoring the spirit within, symbolized by encountering the God figure.
The podcast delves into the clash between science and mythos in politics, depicting how mythic narratives can be manipulated for political agendas.
Deep dives
Encountering Inner Shadows and Opposites
Jung grapples with the reconciliation of inner shadows and oppositions as he encounters an elemental hero seeking opposite paths, one towards light and the other darkness. Despite their differences and clashes, Jung is drawn to love and maintain the inner God figure in the face of poison and symbolizes the balancing act between the two opposing forces.
Balancing Science and Faith
In an exploration of science versus faith, Jung delves into the impact of knowledge, considering science as potential poison to faith and the psyche. The dialogue between inner opposites reflects a societal struggle between reason and belief, highlighting a profound need to maintain divine force amidst the discord between logos-driven rationality and irrational truth.
Journey Toward the Irrational
As Jung navigates a pivotal point in his journey, he faces the necessity of embracing the irrational and encountering his God figure through the night. The progression towards wholeness involves a deeper understanding of the interplay between reason and faith, with Jung illuminated by the concept of keeping the creator alive through honoring the spirit and life within.
The Healing Power of Newmaness as Illustrated by Jung's Scarab Story
Jung's scarab story showcases the transformative power of embracing Newmaness. In the story, a patient's rational resistance is dissolved when an actual scarab beetle appears, symbolizing a breakthrough in her understanding. This event leads to a profound shift, allowing for therapeutic progress and a deeper connection to the unconscious.
Exploring the Conflict Between Science and Mythos in Current Political Discourse
The podcast delves into the clash of science and mythos in contemporary politics. It highlights how certain groups manipulate mythic narratives like 'alternative facts' to serve their agenda, creating a divide between rationality and irrationality. The discussion touches on historical parallels such as the Nazis' misuse of opera as a mythic tool and challenges in bridging the gap between science and mythological beliefs in the current political landscape.
Carol Ferris and Satya Doyle Byock explore Jung's deep contemplation on the potential harm of scientific thinking and the power of fantasy through the encounter with Izdubar. "The real is what works," Jung says. This chapter has a relationship to Gilgamesh and the pursuit of immortality. Carol begins this week's exploration discussing eclipses and times of abundance. Jung begins to pursue the meaning of magic and fantasy. Izdubar and Jung dialogue about Truth and where Truth is found in various forms.