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THIRD EYE DROPS

The Cosmic Mind and the Esoteric Wisdom Beyond Science, Dr. Tom Cheetham | Mind Meld 400

Jul 25, 2024
Dr. Tom Cheetham, philosopher, scientist, and author, discusses his journey to understanding the visionary and imaginal realms influenced by authors like James Hillman and Henry Corbin. Topics include exploring esoteric wisdom, encounters with altered states through Iboga, embracing analogies in different realities, the relationship between individuation and spiritual evolution, Gnostic wisdom in Jung's works, and the interplay of psychology and theology in understanding spirituality.
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  • Analogies bridge inner and outer realms in Neoplatonic and Islamo-Christian worldviews.
  • Personal diamond and angelologies guide individuation and spiritual growth.

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Analogies Everywhere: Uncovering the Mundus Imaginalis

In the discussion, the importance of analogies and correspondences from Hillman's Neoplatonic worldview to Corbin's Islamo-Christian Judeo worldview was highlighted. These analogies are found extensively, bridging different realms of reality, connecting the inner and outer worlds, including the perception of angels and diamonds.

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