Digital Jung

In this episode:We return to the subject of fantasy and consider how we can ensure a healthy connection with this foundational function of the psyche.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 Facebook (facebook.com/jungiananalyst) or Twitter (@Jason_E_Smith).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 psyche creates reality every day. The only expression I can use for this activity is fantasy...." ~ C.G. Jung, from 'Collected Works, vol. 6.'S2E4: The Fact of Fantasy“Pure facts are in any case unstatable....” ~ Jürgen Moltmann from 'Jesus Christ for Today's World.'"Jungian therapy, at least as I practice it, brings about an awareness that fantasy is the dominant force in a life." ~ James Hillman in A Note on Story from 'Loose Ends.' “An external emergency, such as epidemics or famine, can suddenly ‘charge’ the fantasy of a healer-savior..." ~ Marie-Louis von Franz in 'Projection and Recollection in Jungian Psychology.'“Our unwillingness to see our own faults and the projection of them is the beginning of most quarrels...” ~ C.G. Jung from Depth Psychology and Self-Knowledge in 'Collected Works, vol. 18.' “Developing fantasy means perfecting our humanity. In this connection I regard religious ideas as of the utmost importance...”  ~ Three Versions of a Press Conference in Vienna from 'C.G. Jung Speaking.'"These basic tales channel fantasy...." ~ James Hillman in A Note on Story from 'Loose Ends.'The Road to Emmaus (Luke 24: 13 - 27)“It is impossible to see the angel unless you first have a notion of it..." ~ James Hillman from 'The Soul's Code.'“It is high time we realized that it is pointless to praise the light and preach it if nobody can see it. It is much more needful to teach people the art of seeing.” ~ C. G. Jung from 'Collected Works, vol. 12.'“Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us, or we find it not.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson in Art from 'Essays: First Series.'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.

Solitude is explored as a crucial component for a meaningful life, offering healing and inner harmony. Both introverts and extroverts benefit from solitude, balancing companionship and independence. The discussion highlights how solitude fosters self-discovery and deeper connections, drawing on insights from poets and Jungian psychology. As distractions abound, embracing solitude is portrayed as a vital step toward unlocking one’s inner potential.

In this episode:We discuss the experience of nature and its connection to the important work of individuation.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 Facebook (facebook.com/jungiananalyst) or Twitter (@Jason_E_Smith).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:“At Bollingen I am in the midst of my true life..." ~ C.G. Jung, in 'Memories, Dreams, Reflections.'"Individuation is a process by which a [person] becomes the definite, unique being that he [or she] in fact is." ~ C.G. Jung in 'Collected Works, vol. 7.'"Individuation is an expression of that biological process ..." ~ C.G. Jung in 'Collected Works, vol. 11.'"Individuation is a natural process. It is what makes a tree turn into a tree...." ~ C.G. Jung in 'C.G. Jung Speaking.'“Dreams are impartial, spontaneous products of the unconscious psyche...” ~ C.G. Jung in 'Collected Works, vol. 10.'S1 Ep. 1: What is the Symbolic Life? "My self is not confined to my body..." ~ C.G. Jung in 'C.G. Jung Speaking.'"Rather than taking us out of ourselves, nature coaxes us deeper inwards..." ~ John O'Donohue in 'Beauty: The Invisible Embrace.'"The reason why the world lacks unity, and lies broken and in heaps is because man is disunited with himself." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson in 'Nature.'“In a standardized milieu, it is easy to lose the sense of one's own personality...” ~ C.G. Jung in 'C.G. Jung Speaking.' Just Looking at Photos of Nature Could Be Enough to Lower Your Work Stress LevelsWhen I Heard the Learn’d Astronomer, poem by Walt Whitman“I come to my solitary woodland walk as the homesick go home” ~ Henry David Thoreau, quoted in The Winged Life (ed. by R. Bly). “Love the world as your own self, then you can truly care for all things.” ~ Tao Te Ching "We shall not discover the real situation we are in, collectively as well as individually, if our hearts are not pure..."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.

Explore the intriguing impact of fantasy on psychological well-being and personal growth. Delve into how our fantasies shape thoughts and behaviors, urging awareness for greater understanding. Discover the transformative power of emotions through a fantasy lens, viewing feelings as curious visitors. Learn how embracing creativity and imagination deepens life experiences and fosters empathy, revealing the vital role fantasy plays in what makes us human.

Explore the transformative power of symbols in our psychological lives. Discover how unconscious archetypes link with conscious thoughts to foster personal growth. Delve into the myth of Dushyanta and Shakuntala, examining love, memory, and the profound symbolism of a lost ring. Unravel the connections between consciousness and the unconscious, enhancing your understanding of human experience through a symbolic perspective.

In this episode:We look at Jung’s concept of the archetype and the implications it holds for our inner lives.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 Facebook (facebook.com/jungiananalyst) or Twitter (@Jason_E_Smith).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 mere use of words is futile when you do not know what they stand for. This is particularly true in psychology, where we speak of archetypes like the anima and animus, the wise man, the great mother, and so on...." ~ C.G. Jung, from 'Man and His Symbols.'"[Archetypes] are typical energy configurations which are activated by situations and problems, both outer and inner, by people, emotional conflicts, maturational needs, etc...." ~ Edward Whitmont, from 'The Symbolic Quest.'The Gold-Giving Snake from 'The Panchatantra.'Discussion of "Experiential Consciousness" in 'Religious but Not Religious: Living a Symbolic Life.'“[It] confers life and effectuality upon them. Hate and love, fear and reverence, enter the scene of the confrontation and raise it to a drama...." ~ C.G. Jung from 'Memories, Dreams, Reflections.'Like this podcast?Please consider leaving a review at one of the following sites:Apple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaser...or support the show with a donation at Buy Me a Coffee (link below)Music:"Dreaming Days," "Slow Vibing," and "The Return" 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:We discuss the challenges that confront us on the path of psychological growth and how we might respond to them.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 Facebook (facebook.com/jungiananalyst) or Twitter (@Jason_E_Smith).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 serious problems in life, however, are never fully solved. If ever they should appear to be so it is a sure sign that something has been lost..." ~ C.G. Jung, from The Stages of Life in 'Collected Works, vol. 8.'S1, Ep. 30: Knowing and Not-Knowing'Longing For Paradise' by Mario JacobyHaving Too Little or Too Much Time Is Linked to Lower Subjective Well-Being in 'Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.'All of the quotes from Frances Wickes in this episode are taken from her book, 'The Inner World of Choice.'All of the quotes from Jung in this episode are taken from The Stages of Life in 'Collected Works, vol. 8.'Ferdinand the Faithful from 'Grimms' Tales,' translated by Margaret Hunt.Discussion of "Well-being" and "Salvation" in Adolf Guggenbühl-Craig's Marriage Dead or Alive.'Our Real Work,' poem by Wendell Berry.Like this podcast? Please consider leaving a review at one of the following sites:Apple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaser...or support the show with a donation at Buy Me a Coffee (link below)Music:"Dreaming Days," "Slow Vibing," and "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 announce the start date for Season 2 of Digital JungFor 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:Symbols provide "the clues we need in order to carry on our lives in harmony with ourselves. ... Their validity is proved by their intense value for life." ~ C.G. Jung, from The Structure of the Unconscious in 'Collected Works, vol. 7.'Like this podcast?Please consider leaving a review at one of the following sites:Apple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaser...or support the show with a donation at Buy Me a Coffee (link below)Music:"Dreaming Days" by Ketsa is 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.

Explore the profound role of art in enriching human existence and psychological well-being. Discover how personal and visionary art acts as a refuge, connecting us across cultures and time. Delve into the journey of individuation, emphasizing the importance of embracing one's true self. The discussion also highlights how individual contributions can impact humanity's collective soul, insisting that sincere efforts can foster a deeper engagement with our shared experiences.

In this episode:We discover how a recognition of the dramatic structure of dreams can help us in our understanding and interpretation of them. 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 Facebook (facebook.com/jungiananalyst) or Twitter (@Jason_E_Smith).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:"Coming now to the form of dreams, we find everything from lightning impressions to endlessly spun out dream-narrative. Nevertheless, there are a great many 'average' dreams in which a definite structure can be perceived, not unlike that of a drama." ~ C.G. Jung, from On the Nature of Dreams in 'Collected Works, vol. 8.'Old Sultan from 'Grimms' Tales,' translated by Margaret Hunt. Episode 32: Embracing Change, Old Sultan, pt. 1 Episode 33: Embracing Limits, Old Sultan, pt. 2'The Way of the Dream' by Marie-Louise von FranzMusic:"Dreaming Days," "Slow Vibing," and "The Return" 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.