Mysticism and Science-CG Jung

The rift between mysticism and the modern sciences derives mainly from elements of scientism in the latter: certain branches of the natural sciences, broadly disavow subjective experience as meaningless, misunderstanding the limitations of the ancient languages. Physicist David Bohm speaking of consciousness expressing itself as matter and/or energy would be completely understood by the mystic, whatever his cultural/religious heritage. The mystic's attempt to describe cause and effect between one's internal state and the miraculous, hints at a close connection between psychological stability (ego transcendence) and the mysterious realm of causality quantum physicists are now deciphering - dimensional reality shifts that synchronize with states of consciousness and unconflicted choices.

Carl Gustav Jung (1875-1961) a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who groundbreaking work in depth psychology was greatly influenced by his exploration of alchemy, astrology, and mythology. Jung introduce the concept of psychological archetypes into psychotherapy. A student and follower of Sigmund Freud, he broke tradition with Freud, who ideas about the development of the psychical processes he found too limiting. Jung spent a great deal of his time doing his own personal introspection which influenced his ideas on the role of spirituality, dreams, and art as important components of the integrative process.

Carl Jung was particularly important in rediscovering and bringing to light the usefulness of alchemical imagery and alchemical texts as symbols of the psychological states of man.

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[Sundrumify]

"The Holy Grail of the Unconscious"

New York Times, by Sara Corbett, published September 16,2009.

A nearly 100-year-old book, will be out, next month.

Am looking forward to it.

Namaste, salute C.G. Jung and his legacy!

Lisa

[alchemistra]

Thank you, Lisa : ) for your commentary!

[Yannisastra]

Alchemistra, you made a magnificent work with this video. Carl Jung was misunderstood not only by the scientific establishment of his era, he still is even in contemporary times, despite the recent advancements in in depth psychology. Jung was a perfect example of a genius who went beyond dogmas, regardless of whether these are rational or metaphysical.

Once again, this video is a very good introductory presentation of Jung's ideas.

[alchemistra]

Thank you, Yannisastra! Jung's self-introspection was the source of his genius, and he was able to extrapolate the knowledge gained thereby to the benefit of others, ie. who would later apply his methods.

[LothairApoclyane]

What documentary is this from?

[alchemistra]

It's from a 2007 DVD "Secrets of the Occult", these sections of the series, however, I think, are more representative of mysticism rather than pure occultism, albeit the dividing line in thin, lol.

[mach1man22]

Suck it Freud

[allinfaith]

@futuredays92 It would have to be retested, within the same limits, to be proven, or disproven today. That is what is so AWESOME about it, it cannot be done EITHER way. Medical boards would go ape, they would never allow it!!!!! I am also a conspiracy theorist;)

[1943Grandpa]

Typical "choosen" behavior. Hah hah! Freud lost!

[SomethingReal1119]

Jung is truly my hero. I LOVE his mind....deeper than anything I've ever experienced. Thanks for making this vid, alchemistra! ^_^

[futuredays92]

@Brunoabuhanna how can it be experimental if it was applied and tested on thousands of patients?

[DragonProdigy93]

@ThePoltergueist Carl Jung would destroy the physical prowess of Chuck Norris with his psychic mental prowess.

[totoaklan]

@IAmbivalanceI his term for what you posted is projection. you were projecting your homoerotic fantasies to him. heh heh.

[willyrobinson]

this 'Occult' mentioned isn't what modern-religious ppl identify it with. What he really was into was a deeply religious -spiritual outlook on the psyche. He just delved further into religion than most do...'occult' = esotericism = mysticism = deeper knowledge. It is a common mistake to assume that all things 'occult' are the same thing or working for the same ends. Not all are. The various religious traditions of man correspond to the natures of different types of men.

[ThePoltergueist]

What about Chuck Norris?

[MuddyTonic]

It was interesting to hear one of the commentators use the word introvert(ing as a verb. I don't recall ever hearing it other than as a noun. Cool vid too, thanks

[vtantonelli]

@IAmbivalanceI you obviously don't know anything about him. but u do know dirt.