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“I continue to grapple to find new terminology for talking about the religious life. Each age needs its own language for understanding enduring truths, and while many people feel uncomfortable talking about religion, our ego-centered, so-called real life is disintegrating at this point in history. The ancient world didn’t have much of what we call reality; they lived, instead, by the slender threads. We have gained ego reality but have lost the mystical and religious functions that should guide our lives.”

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Book:Balancing Heaven and Earth: A Memoir of Visions, Dreams, and Realizations
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Robert A. Johnson

Robert A. Johnson (born May 26, 1921) was an American author and Jungian psychoanalyst. He is best known for making Jungian psychology accessible to the general public through his books on male and female psychology, dreams, and personal growth. His notable works include 'He: Understanding Masculine Psychology,' 'She: Understanding Feminine Psychology,' and 'We: Understanding the Psychology of Romantic Love.' Johnson's writings have been translated into many languages and have influenced readers worldwide. He passed away in 2018. more

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