Finding Solitude to Connect with Self

Engaging in absorbing activities like drawing, jogging, or listening to music can allow individuals to exit the stimulus response cycle, leading to insights emerging from within. These moments of solitude and self-reflection offer a cure for the prevalent issue of loneliness in today's society. By finding and nurturing a connection with oneself, individuals can combat feelings of isolation and burnout, experiencing a sense of purpose and wholeness.

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In this episode, my guest is Dr. James Hollis, Ph.D., a Jungian psychoanalyst, renowned educator and author on finding and pursuing one’s unique purpose. Dr. Hollis is also an expert in the psychology of relationships and healing from trauma. We discuss how early family dynamics and social context create patterns of both adaptive and maladaptive behavior and internal narratives that, when examined, lead to better choices and a deeply fulfilling existence.

We discuss discovering your unique self-identity and purpose through specific practices of reflection, meditation and conversations with others. We also discuss self-perception and the evolution of roles within marriages, parent-child relationships, and work.

Throughout the episode, Dr. Hollis provides both basic knowledge and practical tools to help us assess ourselves and better understand who we are and what we really want in careers, relationships of all kinds, and society.

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