Archive for November, 2011
Jonathan Young, Ph.D. Workshop – A Light in the Darkness: Symbols of the Season
Posted by: | CommentsNovember 5, 2011, Saturday Workshop with Jonathan Young, Ph.D.
Reflecting on ancient symbols and rituals reminds us of the significance of winter in the symbolic life. The metaphor of seasonal darkness suggests the work of getting through challenges. Some of the richest experiences in the individuation process come from long dark nights. This is also a time of yearning for illumination, which may be partly a longing for unclaimed aspects of the psyche. As we appreciate the inspiring qualities of holidays, we will ponder the search for the light within. The transcendent language of the season could be an inner voice calling us to a state of beauty beyond ordinary knowing. In a spirit of contemplation, let us note the threshold moments in the unfolding stories of our lives.
Jonathan Young is a Psychologist, Storyteller, and writer on mythic stories. He assisted mythologist Joseph Campbell at seminars and was the founding curator of the Joseph Campbell Archives. He created and chaired the Mythological Studies Department at the Pacifica Graduate Institute. His books and articles focus on personal mythology.
Young -The Inner Life of Holidays: Memories and Traditions
Posted by: | CommentsLecture with Jonathan Young, Ph.D.- The Inner Life of Holidays: Memories and Traditions
November 4, 2011
November stirs a distinct mood. From Halloween into the winter, there is a parade of festivities that engross our senses. By staying mindful in the midst of seasonal strivings, we can use ordinary rituals to honor the call of the unconscious. Popular stories, customs, music and images are rich with nostalgia and emotion. The archetypal aspects of such traditions can be guides in the journey towards wholeness. We will look at familiar ceremonies to find personal meanings and see how they affect the deep down flow of the imagination.
Jonathan Young is a Psychologist, Storyteller, and writer on mythic stories. He assisted mythologist Joseph Campbell at seminars and was the founding curator of the Joseph Campbell Archives. He created and chaired the Mythological Studies Department at the Pacifica Graduate Institute. His books and articles focus on personal mythology.
