Jung: A Journey of Transformation: Exploring His Life and Experiencing His Ideas - Hardcover

Crowley, Vivianne

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0835607828 ISBN 13: 9780835607827

Publisher: Quest Books, 1999

Synopsis

Come along on an engaging journey to explore the spiritual psychology of Carl Gustav Jung, whose insight into the nature of the psyche is one of the great legacies of our time. His work has profoundly influenced our concept of ourselves, the renewal of interest in world mythologies, and the inception of the twelve-step program---one of the most widespread spiritual practices of today. Jung believed our primary purpose is to fulfill our deep, innate potential, just as the acorn becomes the oak, or the caterpillar, the butterfly. Only in this way can we become a true individual and contribute meaningfully to the world. In his study of Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and other traditions, Jung saw this transformative journey at the heart of all religions; that is, in meeting our innermost being, we also meet the Divine. This lively, entertaining text beckons the reader with simple explanations of Jung's major concepts and lighthearted exercises for self-discovery.

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From the Back Cover

Come along on an engaging inner journey to explore the psychological insights and spiritual wisdom of Carl Gustav Jung, perhaps the most influential psychologist of the twentieth century. As you will discover, although rooted in the wisdom of the past, Jung was a very modern visionary. Jung's ideas shape the way we think about ourselves and the ways we relate to each other. He gives us concepts we use everyday to describe personality, such as extrovert and introvert, anima and animus, the shadow and the higher self. He teaches us to think of our psychological development as a journey of individuation. His writings unlock the secrets of the collective unconscious, the archetypes, and the meaning of synchronicity or coincidence. This beautifully illustrated book introduces Jung's life and ideas in a vivid and entertaining fashion. Each chapter features exercises that help us apply Jung's ideas to our own lives and guide us on our own transformational journey toward psychological and spiritual wholeness.

About the Author

Dr. Vivianne Crowley is a therapist, a licensed psychologist, and an acclaimed workshop leader. She lectures on the psychology of religion at King's College, University of London. Her workshops on Jungian personal development, and spiritual insight have been presented in Europe, Canada, and the United States. She is the author of Thorsons Principles Of Jungian Spirituality; Celtic Wisdom: Seasonal Festivals And Rituals, and the forthcoming books The Lure Of The Dark and A Modern Woman's Kabbala.

Edition details

• Publisher: Quest Books
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0835607828
• ISBN 13: 9780835607827
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160