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UNREQUITED LOVE: Can Eros be revived?

Feb 15, 2024

Explore the concept of unrequited love from a Jungian standpoint, delving into the mythology behind Cupid and Eros. Discuss the transformative power of unrequited love and the process of grieving and letting go. Share vivid dreams and explore the inner turmoil towards humanity's impact on the environment. Discover the connection between instinctual life and our daily lives, and explore the challenges of preserving nature amidst environmental damage.

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Quick takeaways

Unrequited love can lead to feelings of rejection and a desire for vengeance.

Projection plays a significant role in the initial stage of falling in love.

Dream analysis can help explore and integrate conflicting emotions, leading to personal growth.

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Unrequited Love and the Jungian Perspective

This podcast episode delves into the topic of unrequited love from a Jungian perspective. The hosts explore the symbolism and psychological dynamics associated with this experience. They discuss the mythological origins of Eros and the archetype of romantic love. They also examine the nature of projection and the role it plays in falling in love. The episode explores the spectrum of unrequited love, from crushes to longing for friendships. The hosts emphasize the significance of allowing oneself to fully experience and explore these emotions, as well as the importance of moving beyond unrequited love toward fulfilling relationships.

Introduction

3min

Unrequited Love and the Myth of Eros

27min

The Transformative Power of Unrequited Love

20min

Walking through Wetlands and a Confrontation

3min

Reconciling Opposites: Anger and Grief in a Dream

5min

Instinctual Life and Our Relationship with Nature

10min

Unrequited Love for the Planet and the Tension of Obedience vs. Disobedience

5min

When we offer our heart and it is refused, even the gods become angry.

One day long, long ago, Aphrodite was a new mother. Her son, Eros, was the living symbol of her endless passion for his father, Aries. Despite her divine gifts, Eros failed to thrive. Desperate, she brought the goblet to the ancient mother, Themis, who knew the boy was dying at once. Aphrodite was instructed to bear a second child who, when presented to Eros, would cure him. Dutifully, she lay with Aries and begot a second son. She brought them close and was astonished to see her new son leap toward Eros, who met him in midair. In a tremendous exultant cry, they rolled and laughed—Eros grew strong. His brother was then named Anteros, whose name means 'Love Returned.'

Even the God of Love cannot survive without love's return. Are we so different?

The arrows of Eros strike our hearts, and we are filled with wild love. Psychotherapists call this limerence, that initial stage of love when all we ache for is found in one person. This projection can carry us into a new relationship with intrepid confidence for a time. If that love is unreturned, a second archetype, Anteros, is called forth to punish those who reject love. Armed with his lead club, he strikes the unloving and drives them to ruin.

From time immemorial, the human heart, once filled with passionate fantasy, if rejected, turns to vengeance.

Prepare to discover the intricacies of unrequited love and its psychological underpinnings; how unrequited love is illuminated through Jungian psychology; what constitutes unrequited love, including its symptoms, psychological impacts, and its potential for personal transformation; where this discourse positions itself within the realm of psychological study and mythological exploration; whether unrequited love serves a destructive or constructive purpose in one's life; which myths and psychological theories illuminate the experience and consequences of unrequited love; why unrequited love is pivotal, acting as a catalyst for deeper self-knowledge…and so much more…

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