The Psychology of The Trickster
There is perhaps no figure in literature more fascinating than the trickster, appearing in various forms in the folklore of many cultures. He is different from the figure of theContinue reading “The Psychology of The Trickster”
The Dark World of Franz Kafka
Franz Kafka is one of the major figures of 20th century literature who received little public attention during his lifetime. He dealt with existentialist themes such as alienation, anxiety, disorientationContinue reading “The Dark World of Franz Kafka”
Inner Gold – Alchemy and Psychology
Alchemy occupies a unique place in the collective psyche of humankind. We have spent millennia transitioning from instinct to reason, the culmination of which lead to the Age of Enlightenment,Continue reading “Inner Gold – Alchemy and Psychology”
The Psychology of Projection
Projection is a psychological fact that can be observed everywhere in the everyday life of human beings, whether you are having a conversation and someone tells you that you areContinue reading “The Psychology of Projection”
Synchronicity: Meaningful Patterns in Life
“Never do human beings speculate more, or have more opinions, than about things which they do not understand.” Carl Jung, C.W. Vol. 14: Mysterium Coniunctionis From his childhood, Carl JungContinue reading “Synchronicity: Meaningful Patterns in Life”
Active Imagination: Confrontation with the Unconscious
“My soul, my soul, where are you? Do you hear me? I speak, I call you – are you there? I have returned, I am here again. I have shakenContinue reading “Active Imagination: Confrontation with the Unconscious”
Owning Your Own Shadow: The Dark Side of the Psyche
“To honour and accept one’s own shadow is a profound spiritual discipline. It is whole-making and thus holy and the most important experience of a lifetime.” Robert A. Johnson, OwningContinue reading “Owning Your Own Shadow: The Dark Side of the Psyche”
The Otherworldly Art of William Blake
William Blake was an English poet and visionary artist born in 1757 whose unique work gives us a glimpse into an entirely different world. His art was ignored and neglected,Continue reading “The Otherworldly Art of William Blake”
The Dark Philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer
Arthur Schopenhauer was a German Philosopher born in 1788 who is known as the philosopher of pessimism. He is among the first thinkers to bring eastern philosophical ideas into westernContinue reading “The Dark Philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer”
Nihilism | Encounter with Nothingness
Nothingness is generally considered to be analogous with death and extinction which every healthy living instinct wants to avoid. Many find the notion of nothingness unfathomable. The following thinker, however,Continue reading “Nihilism | Encounter with Nothingness”
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