Categories like feminine and masculine can constrain as much as illuminate. But there is no denying that men and male entities play a major, often surprising part in Dante’s journey through the Divine Comedy. This talk complements my look at Dante and the Divine Feminine, now considering Dante’s encounters with figures such as Belacqua and… Continue reading Dante and the Divine Masculine
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Carl Jung: Imagination and Spiritual Sight, Pt 2
The power of the imagination runs all the way through the depth psychology of Carl Jung. It is liberates because it is not axiomatic or discursive but perceptive. It goes beyond reactions and settled patterns of behaviour, to discover a new worlds. But it needs fostering, discerning, trusting. In this talk, I begin with the… Continue reading Carl Jung: Imagination and Spiritual Sight, Pt 2