The Meaningful Life with Andrew G. Marshall

Joseph Lee: What Your Dreams Are Trying to Tell You

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Nov 25, 2024

In this engaging discussion, Joseph Lee, a senior certified Jungian analyst and co-host of This Jungian Life, delves into the hidden meanings behind our dreams. He emphasizes the transformative potential of dream analysis as a tool for self-discovery. Listeners learn techniques to document dreams, interpret their symbolic significance, and explore the tension between personal fears and growth. Through the analysis of a vivid dream about a dinosaur egg, Joseph illustrates how dreams can catalyze profound changes in our lives.

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ANECDOTE

The Intruder Dream

Joseph Lee developed a serious interest in dreams in his early 30s after a recurring nightmare about shooting an intruder.
Through active imagination, the intruder taught him to value his work and charge appropriately, significantly improving his financial situation.

ANECDOTE

Childhood Devil Dream

As a child, Joseph Lee had a recurring nightmare of being chased by the devil, which sparked a lifelong religious devotion.
Despite not being an active Catholic, he still finds solace and emotional connection in Catholic traditions.

ADVICE

Dreams as Medicine

Make a commitment to your dreams by honoring every fragment you remember.
See dreams as medicine, offering insights for personal growth from a wiser inner intelligence.

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What if the answers you’re looking for in your life were available to you every night, if only you could learn to pay attention to your dreams? This week Andrew welcomes to the podcast the eminent psychoanalyst and This Jungian Life co-host JOSEPH LEE, co-author of the new book Dream Wise: Unlocking the Meaning of Your Dreams.

Andrew and Joseph discuss how developing a practice of dreamwork can enable you to start a dialogue between your surface and your depths. For many, dream analysis quickly becomes an essential aid in achieving a deeper understanding of the self.

Andrew and Joseph embark on an in-depth analysis of Andrew’s recent dream about an encounter in a science laboratory, offering a masterclass in the art of dream interpretation.

Joseph R. Lee is a senior certified Jungian analyst; a leading podcaster who introduces Jung’s ideas to a broad national and international audience; a lecturer; and a seasoned clinician. His private practice focuses on the psycho-spiritual healing and strengthening of men. Joseph is also the co-creator of Dream School, a 12-month online program in the art of Jungian dream interpretation.

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Joseph Lee shares what makes his life meaningful.
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