Speaking of Jung: Interviews with Jungian Analysts Episode 79: James Hollis
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Feb 5, 2021 James Hollis, Jungian analyst, discusses his new book and explores topics such as the Daemon and its relationship to writing, the psychology of comedy, the significance of desire in life, the unconscious and the creative process, the writing process and inspiration, and narcissism and its manifestations.
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Empty Nest, Full Page
- James Hollis felt a depressive mood after his last child left for college.
- He realized this "emptiness syndrome" meant the energy invested in parenting had returned, prompting him to write.
Archetypes as Verbs
- Archetypes are formative energies within us, not static nouns.
- They are timeless patterns influencing our consciousness and culture, revealed through symbols like dreams.
Pandemic Reflections
- The pandemic forced self-reflection, revealing our dependence on external roles for identity.
- It provided an opportunity to explore our true selves apart from these roles.