Sounds True: Insights at the Edge James Hollis: A Summons to a Deeper Life
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Feb 27, 2018 Licensed Jungian analyst James Hollis discusses the importance of spiritual maturity and choosing meaning over happiness in a culture that infantilizes its citizens. He explores overcoming fear and lethargy, navigating periods of darkness, and listening to the summons of our deep psyche for personal growth.
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Career Shift
- James Hollis felt a diminishing sense of purpose despite achieving his goals.
- This led to a depression and his first therapy session at 35, starting his Jungian journey.
Psyche's Autonomy
- The psyche has its own will and intentions, separate from the ego.
- Ignoring it can lead to psychopathology like depression, highlighting the psyche's autonomy.
Second Half of Life
- The second half of life isn't chronological; it's a psychological shift.
- It's when you question assumptions and roles, triggered by events or a sudden realization.