The Anchorite, Paganism, and Living One's Myth - Ep. 12
Sep 10, 2020
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Satya Doyle Byock, a Jungian Psychology expert, discusses living one's myth and introverted vs. extroverted life. Topics include science vs. soul, greening the desert, and the inverted tree image. Chapters: 'The Anchorite' & 'Dies II'.
Living one's myth leads to creativity and connectivity with nature.
Symbolism of the inverted tree represents suspension of judgment for creativity and human connection.
Transition from logos to arrows emphasizes embodying experiences and mystical nature connection.
Deep dives
The Anchrite's Journey to Creativity
The Anchrite discovers creativity by suspending judgment, allowing for a return to connectivity with nature and creative experiences.
Symbolism of the Inverted Tree
The symbolism of the inverted tree in the podcast episode represents the polar gyrus in neuroscience and the suspension of judgment leading to creativity and human connection.
Transition from Logos to Eros
The discussion touches on the transition from the logos to the arrows, emphasizing a shift towards embodying experiences and connecting to the mystical importance in nature.
Blooming of Nature and Suspension of Judgment
The deep experience of the Anchrite in nature reflects a suspension of judgment, leading to transformative creativity, inner peace, and a connection with the world's mystical meaning.
Growing Down into Ourselves
Inspired by Hillman's concept of growing down into oneself, the episode highlights the importance of presence, awareness of inner and outer worlds, and connection to nature as family, reminiscent of St. Francis' communion with nature.
Satya Doyle Byock and Carol Ferris explore Jungian Psychology and what it means to live one's myth, one's animal life, and follow one's own calling. Satya and Carol discuss introverted life and action versus extroverted life as Jung speaks with a monk he encounters living alone in the desert for ten years. Additional topics include the difference between science and soul, the greening of the desert, and the image of the inverted tree.