Psychologist Rollo May explains the classic Greek conception of the “daimonic” or darker side of our being (unlike the demonic, which is merely destructive) is “as much concerned with creativity as with negative reactions.
“The daimonic model considers both creativity on one side, and anger and rage on the other side, as coming from the [...]
What lies beneath our usual waking consciousness provides so much of the material we can use for creative expression.
The Red Book is a new publication of Carl Jung’s journals and explorations into his soul and psyche.
More on that later, but first – two artists talk about using their subconscious for creative inspiration.
A magazine profile of [...]
Morty Lefkoe, creator of the Lefkoe Belief Process, notes that by changing or eliminating limiting beliefs, “You not only change your behavior and feelings, you actually change the reality you live in.”
He points out, “Even the environment in which an organization operates is largely a function of its beliefs.
“When I do workshops for CEOs I [...]
Our shadow side is the multitude of personality qualities, instincts, urges and thoughts we may be offended by and actively ignore, deny or try to cover up. But this secret or unexplored inner landscape can be a source of personal growth and creative expression.
It isn’t a matter of freely acting on our urges or fantasies, [...]
“Your thoughts are powerful. They are real, they are measurable, they are energy.
“The conscious mind has: – Limited processing capacity. – Short term memory (about 20 seconds) – The ability to manage 1 to 3 events at a time -Impulses that travel at 120 to 140 mph – The ability to process an average of [...]
Is creativity a universal trait?
Is creativity possible for any of us? Yes, it is a pretty dumb question, but it can be all too easy to take on some form of belief that only kids or “artists” or “professionals” can use their minds in truly creative ways.
In one of his sermons, Reverend David Herndon argues, [...]
A new look at the Wizard of Oz
John Beebe, MD is a Jungian analyst, and co-author, with Virginia Apperson, of the new book, The Presence of the Feminine in Film. In a Shrink Rap Radio podcast interview, he talks about how movies bring to life female characters and the feminine aspect of our psyches, whether [...]
The latest form of bibliotherapy
Being mindfully aware of our reactions to movies can be a potent way to explore our inner life, and enhance our mental health and personal development.
A Psychology Today article, Reel Therapy by John W. Hesley, notes, “Although people might be surprised when a therapist recommends a movie, using fiction as a [...]
Ken Wilber : Eckhart Tolle says that what he is doing is essentially a reestablishment of Eastern forms of meditation and in one sense that is certainly true, although we do find this in Western forms of contemplation as well…paying attention to the timeless now, to the pure present and doing that as a [...]
