Golden Shadow Podcast

In what way do humans naturally anthropomorphize the objects of reality? Why would deities evolve universally across cultures? How how might the One God differ from the gods of polytheism?

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In what way is reality a landscape of projections? Why do we turn other people into containers for our shadow? How might we develop strategies for bringing our projections into balance?

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What is the relationship between Christmas and the Winter Solstice? In what way is Christ the son, the light, or the word? How might we take back personal ownership of the Christmas ritual?

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In what way does our behavior resemble that of a logical thinker negotiating with a larger, stronger, illogical animal? Why are we so often unable to control our bad habits? How might we become more whole if the rider developed a better relationship with the elephant?

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Why did we leave California? What does it mean when your home no longer feels like home? Is it better to move often or sink roots in one spot?

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In what way are rituals embodied metaphors? How do rituals reinforce a behavior, remind us of an important concept, or revitalize a cultural ethos? How are rituals related to the sacred?

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What are the advantages of using Zoom for self-work in a group setting? How might we anthropomorphize different aspects of our personality? Why do different individuals identify with different characters in popular fiction?

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What practices can we employ to allow the unconscious to express itself? How is active imagination related to journeying, dreams, and creativity? How can stories be more real than reality?

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How does the Flood reflect a universal experience, both materially and metaphorically? How does the world inevitably creep towards decrepitude and disaster? How does the collapse of old structures give way to possibilities of growth and rebirth?

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How much control do we have over our lives? Can we really hold others responsible for their actions when they've been forced onto their path by external forces? Is it possible to increase our agency over time or is the notion of free will simply an illusion?

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