MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'carl jung'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:29:09 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4934333&cid=t_113124_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F15%2F4-fascinating-facts-you-might-not-know-about-carl-jung%2F In case you missed it, June 6th, 2011 marked the 50th anniversary of Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung’s passing. Jung, born July 26, 1875, is one of the most compelling figures in psychology. Many people are familiar with Jung for his famous friendship and eventual split from Sigmund Freud, who considered their relationship at first to be one of father and son. Jung strongly disagreed with Freud’s sole emphasis on sex and other parts of his theories, and their relationship soon deteriorated. However, the two pioneers did agree on one thing: an individual must analyze his mind’s inner workings, including his dreams and fantasies. Jung founded analytical psychology, which emphasizes the importance of exploring both conscious and unconscious processes. According to one of his theories, all ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4934333 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:12:12 +0100 4934333 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3816731&cid=t_113124_136_f&fid=39215&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcancersuucks.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F06%2Funderstanding-our-dreams.html OK, i am writing this immediately upon awakening so that I will remember everything about my dream, which I realized is recurrent since I had cancer. You know how they say that dreams are an accurate reflection of our thoughts and feelings even if our actions are not? Who is they, you ask? It's me- I have an undergraduate degree in psychology, goddammit. I know what I am talking about. I have read everything from Carl Jung to Understanding Dreams for Dummies. So here's the recurring dream: I am putting on eye make-up and I cannot find any eye liner- there is just lip liner everywhere, which I never use. What a nightmare!!!SO I am relieved to know that while on the surface I am a superficial vain person more concerned with the effect breast cancer has had on the way that I look than on the ... Cancer does suck but it is a little funny. blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3816731 Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:03:00 +0100 3816731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3370686&cid=t_113124_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FJZHDHIisrO0%2F The drug manufacturing industry has produced a variety of drugs which, to all intents and purposes, alleviate the cravings of addicts. Apart from the fact that the long term effects of the most recent drugs are yet to emerge, it is questionable whether or not any of these drugs will satisfy the psychological and emotional cravings of addicts for the experience of the high or the oblivion that many addicts consciously or unconsciously seek. In the interim Carl Jung’s prescient comments are worth recalling: Science has no answer to this problem, psychotherapy alone is useless, what is required is a spiritual experience (Jung, Carl G. Letters to Bill ‘W’, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. 1961 Jan) The terms ‘spiritual experience’ and ‘spiritual awakening’ are referred to in t... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3370686 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:40:00 +0100 3370686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3271204&cid=t_113124_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FDZLOIIhpmbs%2F The Famous Letter From Carl Jung To Bill Wilson, Co-Founder Of Alcoholics Anonymous The thing that I find amazing about this letter from Carl Jung (pictured) to Bill Wilson concerning spirituality and alcoholism, is that Bill Wilson was nearing the end of his life and felt a need to express to Carl Jung how profoundly he was affected by his views. – Bill Urell Dr Carl Jung’s letter to Bill W. concluded; “You see, Alcohol in Latin is “spiritus” and you use the same word for the highest religious experience as well as for the most depraving poison. The helpful formula therefore is: spiritus contra spiritum.” Thanking you again for your kind letter. I remain yours sincerely, C.G. Jung Full story at Addiction Recovery Basics. See also; Alcoholics Anonymous Cooking ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3271204 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 03:21:12 +0100 3271204 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2812416&cid=t_113124_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F09%2F20%2Fcarl-jungs-red-book%2F Carl Jung is a fascinating character in psychology’s history. Mentored by Freud himself, Jung broke off from Freud to found his own theory of human behavior, nowadays generally referred to as Jungian psychology. The Jungian theories place more emphasis on the spiritual side of our inner psyche, and the belief that all of humanity shares what he referred to as a collective unconscious. He also believed in the power of archetypes — that our myths and symbols are universal and innate and serve a greater purpose in helping us learn from each of our stages in life. Carl Jung died 48 years ago, but he still has a devout following of professionals, clinicians and researchers who believe in the power of his theories. While not a popular form of psychotherapy in the United States, it r... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2812416 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:24:23 +0100 2812416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2772685&cid=t_113124_135_f&fid=35247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmyjourneywithaids.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F06%2Fspiritus-contra-spiritum-an-old-favourite%2F Even though I related to them both in isolation, until today I had never made a personal connection between “spiritus contra spiritum” and one of my favourite psalms. It’s as if I am the last to find out (in my agnostic theist sort of way). (Source: My journey with AIDS) My journey with AIDS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2772685 Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:31:29 +0100 2772685 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1402186&cid=t_113124_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fthe-aa-dr-jung-letter%2F The Famous Letter From Carl Jung To Bill Wilson, Co-Founder Of Alcoholics Anonymous The thing that I find amazing about this letter from Carl Jung (pictured) to Bill Wilson concerning spirituality and alcoholism, is that Bill Wilson was nearing the end of his life and felt a need to express to Carl Jung how profoundly he was affected by his views. – Bill Urell Dr Carl Jung’s letter to Bill W. concluded; “You see, Alcohol in Latin is “spiritus” and you use the same word for the highest religious experience as well as for the most depraving poison. The helpful formula therefore is: spiritus contra spiritum.” Thanking you again for your kind letter. I remain yours sincerely,C.G. Jung Full story at Addiction Recovery Basics. See also; Verification of C. G. J... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1402186 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 21:08:50 +0100 1402186 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=551441&cid=t_113124_140_f&fid=35440&url=http%3A%2F%2Fspiritualemergency.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F03%2Fguidelines-for-reading-this-blog.html Most of the blogs I've seen are the equivalent of an online journal that discuss the joys and trials of one's daily existence or interests. You should know, this blog isn't organized on that principle. This blog is primarily a means of bringing together specific articles and viewpoints that I've found helpful in understanding and moving through my own spiritual emergency. It's been structured to present entries in chronological order (as opposed to typical blog layout wherein the most recent entry is on "the top") and is currently complete. I won't be adding any more entries to the blog aside from changing out the featured quote from time to time. Depending on why you're here, it might be helpful for you -- the reader -- to follow some brief guidelines to increase your reading satisfaction... Spiritual Emergency blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=551441 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:44:00 +0100 551441 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=551445&cid=t_113124_140_f&fid=35440&url=http%3A%2F%2Fspiritualemergency.blogspot.com%2F2006%2F11%2Ftibetan-book-of-dead.html is pragmatically and existentially directed toward the "dead" who are still living, and not especially toward those who are clinically dead. To reveal this less obvious meaning, we need to examine more closely some of the key features of the manifest meaning, for these indicate that both the existence of gods and the existence of an after-death bardo realm are questionable. With respect to the reality of the gods and demons that are experienced in the after-death state, we have noted that the text informs the disembodied consciousness that these deities have no substantial reality of their own. Indeed, this is the central illuminating principle of the text. Two memorable excerpts are as follows:Through the instruction of his guru he will recognize them [the visionary deities] as his own p... Spiritual Emergency blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=551445 Mon, 13 Nov 2006 06:17:00 +0100 551445 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=551454&cid=t_113124_140_f&fid=35440&url=http%3A%2F%2Fspiritualemergency.blogspot.com%2F2006%2F07%2Fprocess-of-individuation-shadow_09.html Image SourceWithin Jungian psychology there is a concept known as The Shadow. Most of us encounter our own shadows in the form of projection. That is to say, we disown the characteristics and behaviors we cannot stand about ourselves and project them onto others. We then insist that they carry our shadow for us and may even punish them for the things we hate about ourselves. One example of this might be a minister who openly despises gays while privately engaging in closeted homosexual activity. Those who cannot accept their shadow will reject it in favor of embracing their Persona. The persona is the idealized image we present of who we really are. And still ... The Shadow Knows when we are lying to ourselves and those around us. The shadow contains our every fear, our every terror, it kn... Spiritual Emergency blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=551454 Sun, 09 Jul 2006 07:08:00 +0100 551454 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=551457&cid=t_113124_140_f&fid=35440&url=http%3A%2F%2Fspiritualemergency.blogspot.com%2F2006%2F07%2Faugust-and-everything-after.html This was one of those songs that got stuck in my head long before August, and Everything After ever arrived...Black Crow Flies Through a Hole in the SkyThe Rain King [*]When I think of heavenDeliver me in a black-winged birdI think of flying ... Down in your sea of pins and feathersAnd all other instruments ofFaith and Sex and God In the Belly of a Black-Winged Bird.Don't try to feed me'Cause I've been here before And I deserve a little moreI belong, in the service of the QueenI belong, anywhere but in betweenShe's been crying, I've been thinkingAnd I am, the Rain KingAnd I said mama, mama, mama, Why am I so alone? I can't go outside, I'm scared I might not make it homeBut I'm alive, I'm alive But I'm sinking inIf there's anyone at home at your place, darlin'Why don't you invite me in? Don... Spiritual Emergency blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=551457 Sun, 09 Jul 2006 07:07:00 +0100 551457 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=551458&cid=t_113124_140_f&fid=35440&url=http%3A%2F%2Fspiritualemergency.blogspot.com%2F2006%2F07%2Fwasteland.html An excerpt from a poem which got stuck early in this process...I. THE BURIAL OF THE DEADAPRIL is the cruellest month, breeding Lilacs out of the dead land, mixing Memory and desire, stirring Dull roots with spring rain. Winter kept us warm, covering Earth in forgetful snow, feeding A little life with dried tubers. Summer surprised us, coming over the Starnbergersee With a shower of rain; we stopped in the colonnade, And went on in sunlight, into the Hofgarten, And drank coffee, and talked for an hour. Bin gar keine Russin, stamm' aus Litauen, echt deutsch. And when we were children, staying at the archduke's, My cousin's, he took me out on a sled, And I was frightened. He said, Marie, Marie, hold on tight. And down we went. In the mountains, there you feel free. I read... Spiritual Emergency blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=551458 Sun, 09 Jul 2006 07:06:00 +0100 551458 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=551460&cid=t_113124_140_f&fid=35440&url=http%3A%2F%2Fspiritualemergency.blogspot.com%2F2006%2F07%2Fshadow-knows.html Image SourceWithin Jungian psychology there is a concept known as The Shadow. Most of us encounter our own shadows in the form of projection. That is to say, we disown the characteristics and behaviors we cannot stand about ourselves and project them onto others. We then insist that they carry our shadow for us and may even punish them for the things we hate about ourselves. One example of this might be a minister who openly despises gays while privately engaging in closeted homosexual activity. Those who cannot accept their shadow will reject it in favor of embracing their Persona. The persona is the idealized image we present of who we really are. And still ... The Shadow Knows when we are lying to ourselves and those around us. The shadow contains our every fear, our every terror, it kn... Spiritual Emergency blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=551460 Sat, 01 Jul 2006 18:11:00 +0100 551460