Hermitix Carl Jung, Death, and Communion with the Dead with Luis Moris
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Aug 20, 2025 Luis Moris, a Jungian psychoanalyst from Zurich and author of 'Confronting Death', dives into profound themes surrounding mortality. He explores the deep psychological implications of death through a Jungian lens, emphasizing personal experiences and dreams as pathways to connect with the deceased. Moris discusses how confronting death can enhance self-awareness and personal growth, transforming societal fears around mortality into opportunities for introspection. The conversation also touches on dream analysis and its intriguing connections to near-death experiences.
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Background And Editorial Intent
- Luis Moris trained in Jungian analysis in Zurich after years abroad and now practices there.
- He explicitly wanted contributors to write personal essays about confronting death rather than theoretical pieces.
Curiosity Over Dread
- Luis feels curiosity rather than dread when thinking about death and hopes to be conscious when it happens.
- He values awareness of dying as a meaningful, sought-after experience.
Analysis As A Microcosm
- Moris describes analysis as an intense microcosm of life where deep topics surface quickly.
- He argues death is omnipresent in therapy through dreams and life events around midlife.
