Tag Archives: Carl Jung

Dreams and the Spiritual Path

Posted on September 20, 2022 by richp45198

As John Sanford observed in his book The Kingdom Within, in biblical times dreams were viewed as a vehicle through which God would speak to us. That view has faded some and for a time was replaced thanks to Freud. … Continue reading →

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Facing The Dark Side: Spiritual Challenges of the Capitol Attack

Posted on January 8, 2021 by richp45198

I love our Capitol. I remember visiting it on a tour when I was a boy. I was awed by the statuary. I was excited to see Everett Dirkson on the Senate floor. Yes, I am aware that some scoundrels … Continue reading →

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On Motes and Splinters

Posted on July 8, 2016 by richp45198

Once again we are confronted with senseless violence as police officers are shot down in Dallas TX. We point fingers. We blame just as we did after the Orlando shootings and after the many senseless killings that seem to be … Continue reading →

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On Movie Villains and the Shadow

Posted on November 3, 2015 by richp45198

I love lists, not so much for purposes of organizing but more because they can spawn great arguments. My all-time baseball team, for example, excludes the likes of Joe DiMaggio and Johnny Bench, an exclusion with which some will take … Continue reading →

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On Nighttime Dreams

Posted on October 20, 2015 by richp45198

Many spiritual traditions place great importance on nighttime dreams. The Old Testament, for instance, has many stories of God speaking to individuals through dreams, providing guidance, even warning. Science, too, has had interest in dreams, coming to view them as … Continue reading →

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On Spiritual Mentors: Carl Jung

Posted on January 5, 2015 by richp45198

Carl Jung started out with Sigmund Freud as his mentor to the point that Freud expected Jung to carry on the mantel of psychoanalysis. He referred to Jung as his “crown prince”. Jung, however, developed an interest in spiritual matters, … Continue reading →

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On The Christmas Truce

Posted on December 8, 2014 by richp45198

You may have seen an advertisement making the rounds on YouTube. It is an ad for British chocolate and is set in the trenches of World War I. It draws upon a true series of temporary truces where German and … Continue reading →

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On The Kingdom Within

Posted on December 4, 2012 by richp45198

I’ve written elsewhere that Jesus Christ was a real troublemaker, prone to make statements that challenged the status quo and made people uncomfortable. At one point, he told his followers “The Kingdom of God is within you.” This, I think, … Continue reading →

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