Fr. Bill explores the effects of Bill Wilson’s childhood traumas on his early life. Wilson’s autobiography provides insights into his developing alcoholism. The myth of Icarus serves as a psychological model.

Links for this episode:

Father Bill W.'s Autobiography: https://www.amazon.com/Bill-First-Years-Autobiography-Co-founder/dp/1592853641  

Ego and Archetype: https://www.academia.edu/8148769/Ego_and_Archetype_-_Edward_Edinger

Bill Wilson grew up in a dysfunctional family. His childhood traumas compounded his depressions and contributed to his alcoholism. Fr. Bill explores Wilson’s early years sharing stories from Wilson’s little known autobiography. Find the book here.

Father Bill gives a brief overview of Jung's contributions to AA and to the spiritual journey we call recovery. He references Inner Work by Robert A. Johnson.

A "psychic change" was the prescription Rowland H. received from Dr. Jung. Does religion have anything to contribute to this? 

Father Bill accesses the shadow side of consciousness. Inventory marks only the beginning and not the end of our inner journey.

Fr. Bill explores the world of dreams. Dreams bring needed information and insight from our unconscious mind and have an important place in Two Way Prayer.

Father Bill explores the relationship between the ego and the unconscious. Jung saw it as the doorway to new life.

How the life-giving Spirit overcomes the life-taking spirits in alcohol.

Father Bill opens the door to the unconscious. Hear an addict talk to his addiction as his addiction talks back to him.

C.J. Jung played a critical role in the start of AA. His insights can still help us find a fuller recovery today.