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In this episode:I delve into the character of Captain Ahab. Ahab is a tragic figure who draws his whole crew into the orbit of his psychological atmosphere. I go on to look at the tension between the will of the ego and the will of fate and discuss the hard work involved in becoming conscious.Sources for quotes and more:'Moby-Dick' by Herman Melville (Chapter 16: The Ship; Chapter 20: All Astir; Chapter 28: Ahab; Chapter 51: The Spirit-Spout) S4, Ep. 2: Outcasts of the Spirit1 Kings 16:30 (NIV)'A Pregnant Allegory,' Review of Moby-Dick by George Ripley (Norton Edition)'The Tragedy of Macbeth' by William Shakespeare'Oedipus Rex' by Sophocles'Aion: Researches into the Phenomenology of the Self' by C.G. Jung (CW9ii)S4, Ep. 6 - Moby-Dick: An American Myth, part 1'Two Essays on Analytical Psychology' by C.G. Jung (CW7)'Psychology and Alchemy' by C.G. Jung (CW12)Music:"Dreaming Days," "Slow Vibing," and "The Return" by Ketsa are licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0Like this podcast?Please consider leaving a review:Apple PodcastsSpotifyOr, if you are able, support the show with a donation at Buy Me a Coffee (link below)Support the showConnect with me:Instagram (@digital.jung)Facebook (facebook.com/jungiananalyst) Bluesky (@digitaljung.bsky.social)Subscribe to the Digital Jung Newsletter (https://digitaljung.substack.com/)For more on living a symbolic life:Please check out my book, Religious but Not Religious: Living a Symbolic Life.

In this episode:I explore the search for meaning, the alienation from nature, and the role of art in healing and connection. The contrasting paths of Ishmael and Ahab are presented and the need to understand the interconnectedness of all existence is discussed.Sources for quotes and more:'Moby-Dick' by Herman Melville (Chapter 1: Loomings; Chapter 10: A Bosom Friend; Chapter 28: Ahab; Chapter 36: The Quarter-Deck; Chapter 72: The Monkey-rope; Chapter 135: The Chase - The Third Day) S4 Ep. 2: Outcasts of the SpiritS4 Ep. 4: Healing the Splintered Heart'On the Relation of Analytical Psychology and Poetry' by C.G. Jung (CW15)'A Dwelling Place For Wisdom' by Raimon Panikkar'Psychology and Literature' by C.G. Jung (CW15)'Psychology and Religion' by C.G. Jung (CW11)'The Psychology of the Transference' by C.G. Jung (CW16)'Paracelsus as a Spiritual Phenomenon' by C.G. Jung (CW13)Music:"Dreaming Days" and "Slow Vibing" by Ketsa are licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0Like this podcast?Please consider leaving a review:Apple PodcastsSpotifyOr, if you are able, support the show with a donation at Buy Me a Coffee (link below)Support the showConnect with me:Instagram (@digital.jung)Facebook (facebook.com/jungiananalyst) Bluesky (@digitaljung.bsky.social)Subscribe to the Digital Jung Newsletter (https://digitaljung.substack.com/)For more on living a symbolic life:Please check out my book, Religious but Not Religious: Living a Symbolic Life.

Delve into the rich symbolism of 'Moby-Dick' and its reflection on the collective psyche. Explore the quintessential hero's journey through Jungian insights, emphasizing the role of suffering and personal growth. Unpack Captain Ahab's relentless ambition as a metaphor for humanity's struggle against fate and the fragility of civilization. Contrast the life philosophies of Ishmael and Ahab, inviting listeners to cultivate a more responsive relationship with the challenges life presents.

In this episode:I explore one of the more challenging aspects of the symbolic life: the call to leave behind the comfort of the known, the safe, and the familiar.Sources for quotes and more:'Moby-Dick' by Herman Melville (Chapter 3: The Spouter-Inn; Chapter 16: The Ship; Chapter 22: Merry Christmas; Chapter 23: The Lee Shore) 'The Development of the Personality' by C.G. Jung (CW17)The Bible -- Matthew 8:18 - 27'New Seeds of Contemplation' by Thomas Merton'Religious but Not Religious' by Jason E. SmithMusic:"Dreaming Days," "Slow Vibing," and "The Return" by Ketsa are licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0Like this podcast?Please consider leaving a review:Apple PodcastsSpotifyOr, if you are able, support the show with a donation at Buy Me a Coffee (link below)Support the showConnect with me:Instagram (@digital.jung)Facebook (facebook.com/jungiananalyst) Bluesky (@digitaljung.bsky.social)Subscribe to the Digital Jung Newsletter (https://digitaljung.substack.com/)For more on living a symbolic life:Please check out my book, Religious but Not Religious: Living a Symbolic Life.

Dive into the complexities of the soul in today’s world, exploring how modern life creates a psychic split. Discover the profound connection between the mythical dimensions of existence and personal growth, illustrated through the bond of Ishmael and Queequeg. Delve into spiritual duality and the healing power of myth, emphasizing the integration of intellect and spirit. Reflect on the impact of overconfidence on emotional health, setting the stage for future discussions on the contrasting journeys of Ahab and Ishmael.

Explore the fascinating link between suffering and spiritual awakening. Delve into alchemical concepts of potential, especially during dark times. Discover how religious symbols help us navigate life's complexities and uncertainties. Learn the importance of nurturing spiritual imagination through art and literature. Contemplate death while contrasting the acceptance of fate with the struggle against it, showcasing how spiritual reflection can lead to liberation.

The podcast dives into the character of Ishmael from Moby-Dick as a profound symbol of alienation. It uncovers the duality of Ishmael, both an outcast and an heir, illustrating themes of belonging. The discussion highlights the tension between intellect and spirit, exploring how this conflict affects our spiritual well-being. Finally, it emphasizes the quest for meaning beyond alienation, urging a journey into the unconscious to uncover personal treasures.

In this episode:I introduce the theme for this fourth season: Jung Aboard the Pequod -- a Jungian appreciation of Moby-Dick. I then explore the need for stories that are expansive enough to meet the call for meaning and purpose.Sources for quotes and more:'Moby-Dick' by Herman Melville (Chapter 104: The Fossil Whale & Chapter 55: Monstrous Pictures of Whales) 'Psychology and Literature' by C.G. Jung (CW15)'Melville’s Moby-Dick: A Jungian Commentary' by Edward Edinger'Memories, Dreams, Reflections' by C.G. Jung‘The Reenchantment of the World’ by Morris Berman‘The Undiscovered Self’ by C.G. Jung (CW10)'The Rhythm of Being' by Raimon PanikkarWilliam Blake quoted in 'Mysticism' by Evelyn Underhill'The Structure and Dynamics of the Psyche' by C.G. Jung (CW8)'Archetypes of the Collective Unconscious' by C.G. Jung (CW9i)'Psychology and Religion' by C.G. Jung (CW11)'Two Essays on Analytical Psychology' by C.G. Jung (CW7)'On the Relation of Analytical Psychology to Poetry' by C.G. Jung (CW15)'C.G. Jung Speaking' edited by William McGuire'A Dwelling Place For Wisdom' by Raimon Panikkar'The Development of the Personality' by C.G. Jung (CW17)Music:"Dreaming Days," "Slow Vibing," and "The Return" by Ketsa are licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0Like this podcast?Please consider leaving a review:Apple PodcastsSpotifyOr, if you are able, support the show with a donation at Buy Me a Coffee (link below)Support the showConnect with me:Instagram (@digital.jung)Facebook (facebook.com/jungiananalyst) Bluesky (@digitaljung.bsky.social)Subscribe to the Digital Jung Newsletter (https://digitaljung.substack.com/)For more on living a symbolic life:Please check out my book, Religious but Not Religious: Living a Symbolic Life.

In this episode:The podcast returns after an extended hiatus to begin a new season.Connect with me:Instagram(@digital.jung)Facebook (facebook.com/jungiananalyst) Twitter(@DigitalJungPod)Subscribe to the Digital Jung Newsletter (https://digitaljung.substack.com/)For more on living a symbolic life:Please check out my book, Religious but Not Religious: Living a Symbolic Life.Sources for quotes and more:A Man Lost By a River, poem by Michael Blumenthal S1, Ep. 24: Wandering Off the Path'A Joseph Campbell Companion' - edited by Diane K. Osbon'Psychology and Alchemy' by C.G. Jung (CW12)‘Selected Letters’ by C.G. Jung‘Man is Not Alone’ by Abraham Joshua HeschelLike this podcast?Please consider leaving a review at one of the following sites:Apple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserOr, if you are able, support the show with a donation at Buy Me a Coffee (link below)Music:"Dreaming Days," and "Slow Vibing" by Ketsa are licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0Support the showConnect with me:Instagram (@digital.jung)Facebook (facebook.com/jungiananalyst) Bluesky (@digitaljung.bsky.social)Subscribe to the Digital Jung Newsletter (https://digitaljung.substack.com/)For more on living a symbolic life:Please check out my book, Religious but Not Religious: Living a Symbolic Life.

In this episode:I conclude this series on the fairytale The Iron Stove with a discussion of just what constitutes the goal of the symbolic life.Let's make this a conversation:Do you have a comment or  question about this episode, or about something you would like me to address in a future episode? Please contact me on Instagram(@digital.jung), Facebook (facebook.com/jungiananalyst), or Twitter(@Jason_E_Smith)Or: Subscribe to the Digital Jung Newsletter (https://digitaljung.substack.com/)For more on living a symbolic life:Please check out my book, Religious but Not Religious: Living a Symbolic Life, available from Chiron Publications.Sources for quotes and more:The Aims of Psychotherapy in ‘Modern Man in Search of a Soul’ by C.G. JungThe Iron Stove, Grimm's Fairy Tales S3, Ep. 14: The Life of the Spirit -- The Iron Stove, pt. 1S3, Ep. 15: Resisting Change -- The Iron Stove, pt. 2S3, Ep. 16: Embodying the Spirit -- The Iron Stove, pt. 3‘Encountering God’ by Diana Eck‘A Little Course in Dreams’ by Robert Bosnak'Tao Te Ching' by Lao Tsu, translated by Gia-Fu Feng and Jane EnglishFrontiers of Knowledge in 'C.G. Jung Speaking' (edited by William McGuire)'The Fifth Gospel: The Gospel of Thomas Comes of Age' by Stephen J. PattersonFor text and narration of The Iron Stove, visit: https://digitaljung.substack.com/p/the-iron-stoveLike this podcast?Please consider leaving a review at one of the following sites:Apple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserOr, if you are able, support the show with a donation at Buy Me a Coffee (link below)Music:"Support the showConnect with me:Instagram (@digital.jung)Facebook (facebook.com/jungiananalyst) Bluesky (@digitaljung.bsky.social)Subscribe to the Digital Jung Newsletter (https://digitaljung.substack.com/)For more on living a symbolic life:Please check out my book, Religious but Not Religious: Living a Symbolic Life.