In this episode of "Nurturing Spiritual Growth: A Journey of Becoming," I take listeners on a journey of self-discovery, blending timeless wisdom with intuitive insight to guide them on the path of their own becoming.

Drawing from personal experiences and insights gained from voices like Carl Jung and Robert Johnson, I share how encounters with Tarot, my academic studies, and spiritual mentorship have shaped my understanding of spirituality and inner work.

Key Points:

Introduction to Tarot: Discover how a chance encounter with Tarot as a teenager sparked a lifelong fascination with mystical exploration and provided a mirror for my inner world.

Academic Shifts: Learn how a pivotal class on Textual Criticism challenged fundamentalist beliefs and opened the door to approaching spirituality with scholarly eyes, leading to deeper exploration and understanding.

Mentorship and Jungian Philosophy: Explore a transformative mentorship in Jungian psychology, particularly through the lens of alchemy, and how it has enriched my spiritual journey.

Commitment to Spiritual Growth: Understand how my experiences in college, congregational work, and Spiritual Direction training have reinforced my commitment to spiritual growth and inner work, even during a particularly challenging astrological transit.

Robert Johnson's Concept of Inner Work: Step into Robert Johnson's concept of inner work and its importance in making the unconscious conscious, allowing individuals to regain control over their lives and embrace transformation.

Integration of Timeless Wisdom and Intuitive Insight: Discover how I integrate depth psychology with mystical tools in my Spiritual Direction sessions, fostering a sense of wonder alongside intentional growth.

Conclusion: As I conclude the episode, listeners are invited to embark on their own journey of becoming, guided by the wisdom of the ages and the intuition of their souls. By embracing inner work as a pathway to spiritual growth, individuals can nurture the seeds of transformation within and embark on a journey of self-discovery and becoming.

Duration: 16:04

References:

Book: Inner Work: Using Dreams and Active Imagination for Personal Growth by Robert A Johnson

Professor: H. Dixon Slingerland, Hiram College, OH, https://hiram.academia.edu/DixonSlingerland

Congregational work: The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cleveland, https://uucleveland.org/

Mentorship: the Reverend Daniel Budd, https://my.uua.org/directory/people/21178

Group Practice: The Anima Mundi Project, http://www.halliedurchslag.com/anima-mundi-project

Jungian Society: Jung Cleveland, https://jungcleveland.org/

My Jungian Analyst: Christina Becker, https://www.cjbecker.com/

Music: Hopes and Dreams Instrumental