Episode 117: Dr. James Hollis - Living with Borrowed Dust

In this episode of The Sacred Speaks, host Dr. John W. Price welcomes renowned Jungian analyst and depth psychologist Dr. James Hollis to discuss his new book, 'Living with Borrowed Dust: Reflections on Life, Love, and Other Grievances.' The conversation explores significant themes such as confronting one's shadow, taking personal responsibility, and liberating oneself from societal and cultural scripts. Dr. Hollis shares personal experiences, including his own recent encounters with mortality and the importance of lifelong personal growth. The episode also explores the role of dreams in psychological insight and emphasizes the necessity of asking large existential questions to live a fulfilling life. Listen in and get some profound advice from Dr. Hollis, who has a truly impressive six decades of analytical work and authorship to draw from. 👉Connect to James Hollis Website https://jameshollis.net/ 👉In this episode (00:00) Welcome and Introduction (00:07) Exciting Announcement from John (01:50) Introducing Dr. James Hollis (03:25) Deep Dive into 'Living with Borrowed Dust' (04:51) Exploring Life's Big Questions (07:40) Personal Reflections and Experiences (17:34) The Gift of Mortality (26:46) Shut Up, Suit Up, and Show Up (28:39) Embracing Failure: The Path to Growth (29:12) Facing Life's Intimidations (30:56) The Role of Dreams in Self-Discovery (31:50) The Power of Meaning and Symptomatology (33:13) Exploring the Depths of Dreams (34:39) The Autonomy of the Psyche (39:24) The Wisdom of Historical Figures (44:26) Modern Culture and the Abyss of the Self (51:17) The Importance of a Larger Story (51:55) Reflections on Learning and Teaching (58:10) Gratitude and Passing It On WATCH: YouTube for The Sacred Speaks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOAuksnpfht1udHWUVEO7Rg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesacredspeaks/ @thesacredspeaks Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesacredspeaks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesacredspeaks/ Brought to you by: https://www.thecenterforhas.com Theme music provided by: http://www.modernnationsmusic.com