Category: Writing

Carl Jung on God

Psychological mystic Carl Jung made a cryptic statement about his spirituality toward the end of his life that has always captured my curiosity. That is, in a now-famous televised interview, journalist John Freeman put Jung on the spot, asking “…do you now believe in God?”

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We Fasted For Three Days, This Is Our Tale.

Michael and friend, psychologist, budding mythologist and podcaster, Erick Godsey completed a three-day fast earlier this month. It’s not all bellyaching (figurative or literal), there are all sorts of benefits, both physical and mental associated with fasting. That and I’m always a fan of mindful deprivation from time to time as a way to exercise […]

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The Psychedelic Gospels Visual Companion

As I mentioned in the write-up for this episode, I wish this mind meld were more than a podcast. In the spirit of that desire, here are some massively thought-provoking images that Psychedelic Gospels author, Dr. Jerry Brown shared with me during our chat. Whether you’re seeing these remarkable pieces as you listen, after the fact […]

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A Brief Guide to Jungian Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious

Carl Jung is, without a doubt, one of the most fascinating, mysterious and controversial figures to emerge from the field of Psychology. He popularized concepts like synchronicity, the collective unconscious, archetypes and many others that people still wax philosophical about on a daily basis around the world. The good folks over at Wisdom Pills have put together […]

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