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“Surely the greatest tragedy for men in regard to the feminine principle is that their fear alienates them from their own anima, the principle of relatedness, feeling and connection to the life force. This alienation from self obliges alienation from other men as well. Often their only connection with each other comes through superficial talk about outer events, such as sports and politics.”

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Book:Under Saturn's Shadow: The Wounding and Healing of Men
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“Perhaps I can best explain by presenting these three somewhat arcane principles of depth psychology and then go on to unpack them and give you examples. I. It's not about what it's about. II. What you see is a compensation for what you don't see. III. All is metaphor.”

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Book:Living Between Worlds: Finding Personal Resilience in Changing Times
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“It is no secret we live in troubled times. People in most areas—and most geographic and spiritual locations—have also thought themselves living in troubled times, and for sure, most individuals come to troubles sooner or later in the course of their own lifetime.”

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Book:Living Between Worlds: Finding Personal Resilience in Changing Times
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“Perhaps I can best explain by presenting these three somewhat arcane principles of depth psychology and then go on to unpack them and give you examples. I. It's not about what it's about. II. What you see if a compensation for what you don't see. III. All is metaphor.”

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Book:Living Between Worlds: Finding Personal Resilience in Changing Times
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