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The Sacred Speaks

35: Minding The Self. A conversation with Murray Stein.

Jan 23, 2019
Dr. Murray Stein discusses initiation, directed vs. nondirected thinking, and the tension of opposites. He highlights the emergence of images beyond conscious control and the disconnect from the immaterial due to the growth of rational thinking. The conversation explores the impact of blending rational and imaginative thinking, the symbolic aspect of religion in Protestantism, and the transformative power of symbolic experiences.
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  • Directed thinking aids in logical navigation, while imaginal thinking sparks innovative breakthroughs bridging visible and invisible worlds.
  • Initiation into the spirit of the depths parallels individuation journeys, beckoning individuals to explore hidden realms of the unconscious.

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Understanding the Subjectivity vs. Objectivity Dynamic

Subjectivity, attributed to the ego and ego consciousness, reflects personal thoughts and opinions, while the objective psyche involves experiences perceived outside the self. Jung viewed archetypes not as subjective elements but as conditioning subjectivity with external influences like culture. This dual nature allows individuals to delve inward through subjectivity to encounter objective phenomena such as archetypes.

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