Written by Dale Halaway | At a time when our country is facing war and questioning its leadership, we should be reflecting on our own leadership styles. It isn’t through trying to change those already in leadership roles that can create real change in our country, but through changing how we lead ourselves and others that will make a significant difference in our day-to-day realities. Whether you are a business leader, parent, or simply “leading” your own life, there are two types of … [Read more...]
Earth’s Last Victim
Written By Ffjorren Zolfaghar (in high school) | Drink it. Drink it, ‘til every bit is gone. Taste the burning flesh? Touch the bubbling brook of the Earth. It is Earth’s blood, life, richness of humanity. It is life that gives and feeds upon life. What is in this translucent blood? Does it stain our skin? Will we die from sin? How do we preserve if no one can conserve? I know the true desire of man; conquer, conquer ‘til no more land. Look up. We see … [Read more...]
Consciousness and the Problem of the Shadow (part III)
Jungian Dreamwork Series: Consciousness and the Problem of the Shadow (part III) Written by Andy Drymalski, EdD Just as the projection of one’s shadow (the disowned part of our personality) is a fundamental process in the psychology of people, it is an aspect of the psychology of groups of people. Like the individual, groups are organized around a certain identity and purpose. This identity is the foundation of the group’s persona. It is their understanding of who they are and of their … [Read more...]
Monthly Health Outlook: The Sun In Pisces
The Sun enters into Pisces on Feb. 18. There is a shift from the air element of Aquarius to the Piscean water element at this time. The emphasis in consciousness moves from thinking to feeling. The Fish, the last of the 12 signs, represent the state of completion. The signs evolve from the self-consciousness of Aries to the all-inclusive unity consciousness of Pisces. This last sign of the zodiac has two planetary rulers. Jupiter, the traditional ruler, expresses as wisdom and is the … [Read more...]
Consciousness and the Problem of the Shadow (part II)
Jungian Dreamwork Series: Consciousness and the Problem of the Shadow (part II) Written by Andy Drymalski, EdD Some people who experience a stroke–the loss of blood flow to part of the brain–lose the vision and physical sensations on one side of their body. Depending upon the location of the stroke, it may also affect their awareness of these sensory losses. For example, if I place an eyepatch over one of your eyes, you will be aware of the fact that your field of vision has been … [Read more...]
Consciousness & The Problem of the Shadow (part I)
JUNGIAN DREAMWORK SERIES: Consciousness & the Problem of the Shadow (part I) Written by Andy Drymalski, EdD In his early twenties Carl Jung had the following dream. “It was night in some unknown place, and I was making slow and painful headway against a mighty wind. Dense fog was flying along everywhere. I had my hands cupped around a tiny light which threatened to go out at any moment. Everything depended upon my keeping this little light alive. Suddenly I had the feeling that … [Read more...]
