“How did I ever let myself end up in this position?” Ken sat heavily on the couch in my consulting room across from me, looking thoroughly weighed down by his life. He was overcome by sadness, regret, frustration, and a feeling of helplessness. His friends had encouraged Ken to get treatment for depression, but he […]
Many of the people I work with describe the primary experience that brings them into therapy as one of feeling lost. It is probably not surprising that for several decades now it has been common for people who are on a path of self-exploration and self-development to express their quest in terms of “finding themselves.” […]
Asking Questions “The mere formulation of a problem,” said Einstein, “is far more often essential than its solution.” In other words, when a scientist thinks about an issue, it is the kinds of questions that she asks that are most important. This idea is no less true in everyday life than it is in the […]
“The way we imagine our lives is the way we will go on living our lives.” ~ James Hillman With imagination, the sky’s the limit In my experience as a Jungian career counselor, the clients who engage their creative imaginations more effectively during the time I work with them are more successful in the career counseling […]
*Note: Since this episode was first published the name and format of this podcast has changed. I am leaving this post here as originally published. A newer version of this episode (with minor changes), together with all new episodes can be found at the Digital Jung podcast page.That Life Within You Podcast Episode #1: Thresholds http://69.89.31.198/~jungiant/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Podcast-1-Thresholds.mp3 […]
I came across a lovely post at the On Being blog which is a reminder of the importance of Doing What You Love and Loving What You Do. The writer, Gary James, a bartender, discusses his movement away from writing poetry — an activity he has always experienced as a gift — and his recognition of his […]
Outer Work Most of the attention that we give to our work goes to things that are external to who we are as individuals. Our working imaginations are primarily concerned with such things as wages and benefits, the daily commute, our interactions with co-workers, and the tasks with which we are charged. When we think […]
Larry Smith: “No matter how many times people tell you, “If you want a great career you have to pursue your passion, you have to pursue your dreams, you have to pursue the greatest fascination in your life…you decide not to do it.”