Projection and Re-Collection in Jungian Psychology: Reflections of the Soul by Marie-Louise von Franz
What is projection? What happens when we become aware of our projections, individual and collective? We will dive into Chapter 4, “The Hypothesis of the Collective Unconscious,” perhaps the most exciting chapter so far. Von Franz both distills and elaborates the ancient and now unconventional idea—anima mundi, world soul—referring to Jung’s exposition of its mythological […]
Temporics/Number and Time— with John Dotson
February 29 is an oddity of calendar time. But are you among the many who for a variety of reasons have feelings that your sense of Time-In-Itself has become disjointed, difficult to keep in mind—or apocalyptic? Tonight, we will discuss multiple structures of time, using the term temporics introduced by Jean Gebser. Reference will also […]
Musing on History and Jung—with Bob Strayer, PhD
Carl Jung was, among many other things, an historian. His distinctive approach to the human past involved the application of concepts such as the collective unconscious, archetypal patterns, and individuation to particular events or processes including the spread of Christianity, the European Renaissance, and the World Wars. It is also interesting to ponder how Jung's […]
The Earth Has a Soul: Jung on Nature, Technology & Modern Life
Given our inescapable awareness that the environmental crisis on Earth is deepening, we continue to consult Jung for his insights concerning Anima Mundi, the soul of the world. As he writes: “Nature, psyche, and life appear to me like divinity unfolded—what more could I ask for?”
Projection and Re-Collection in Jungian Psychology: Reflections of the Soul by Marie-Louise von Franz
What is projection? What happens when we become aware of our projections, individual and collective? We will dive into Chapter 4, “The Hypothesis of the Collective Unconscious,” perhaps the most exciting chapter so far. Von Franz both distills and elaborates the ancient and now unconventional idea—anima mundi, world soul—referring to Jung’s exposition of its mythological […]
Visualizing Sound—with David Alexander
McGowan House Center 381 High St, Monterey, CA, United StatesTonight, we will have a demonstration of how different objects react to vibrations that we perceive as sound. Different techniques will be used for seeing these patterns and explaining the behavior of “standing waves.” Then we will expand the discussion to vibrations in general and how they apply to the quantum world of atoms.
The Earth Has a Soul: Jung on Nature, Technology & Modern Life
McGowan House Center 381 High St, Monterey, CA, United StatesGiven our inescapable awareness that the environmental crisis on Earth is deepening, we continue to consult Jung for his insights concerning Anima Mundi, the soul of the world. As he writes: “Nature, psyche, and life appear to me like divinity unfolded—what more could I ask for?”
The Mysticism of Jacob Boehme—with Ernest J. Rose
McGowan House Center 381 High St, Monterey, CA, United StatesWe will consider an introductory outline on visionary thinker Jacob Bohme, self-taught mystical philosopher who observed deeply into the mysteries of God and Creation via direct connection to source. These ideas encompassed topics such as the Nature, Fall, Creation, Rebirth, Freedom, and Sophia as the feminine aspect of God. The works of Boehme have been […]
Projection and Re-Collection in Jungian Psychology: Reflections of the Soul by Marie-Louise von Franz
McGowan House Center 381 High St, Monterey, CA, United StatesWhat is projection? What happens when we become aware of our projections, individual and collective? We will dive into Chapter 4, “The Hypothesis of the Collective Unconscious,” perhaps the most exciting chapter so far. Von Franz both distills and elaborates the ancient and now unconventional idea—anima mundi, world soul—referring to Jung’s exposition of its mythological […]
Book Launch Party for Embracing Paradox, Evolving Language —with Lisa Maroski
Tonight, we will finally celebrate the launch of Lisa’s second book. After a short introduction to it, we will toast to the forces of Synchronicity that finally allowed this book to be born. If you want, bring some food or drink to share. Books will be available for purchase. If you make a donation to […]
Book Report: Our Uncertain World: Challenges and Opportunities in a Dark Time —a Jungian Perspective (2023)
Each of us is now called upon to rethink our individual risk and safety, as well as our relationship with our community, the world, and our environment. Some of us are thinking about and tackling new and complex issues. All these challenges require an adaptation for an uncertain future. The uncertainties we each face have […]