Jung On Purpose Podcast by CreativeMind

What is the ultimate goal of meditation according to Buddhism? In this episode, we explore the transformative power of meditation and the benefits Buddha outlined. We explore: How to cultivate mindfulness How to gain insight through meditation The ultimate goal of meditation The wisdom mind Share Your Thoughts with Us... ••• Want to be a Certified Jungian Life Coach? Download your free program bro...

The Great Minds of Philosophy series continues with our discussion on Buddhism. Explore what liberates an individual from the false sense of self and how to experience true reality. In this episode, we dive deeper into some core concepts of Buddhism, including: The impermanence of the world The idea of “No-Self” The aggregates: form, feeling, perception, mental formation, and consciousness If ther...

Have you wondered why there is so much suffering in the world? In this episode, we continue our series on the Great Minds of Philosophy with a discussion of Siddhartha Gautama, commonly known as “The Buddha.” Explore the Four Noble Truths and how to relieve suffering in our lives based on Buddhist philosophy. We discuss: The Four Noble Truths The way out of suffering The Eightfold Path 3 things th...

In this episode, we explore the work of Swami Vivekananda, who came to the US in the early 1900s and gave us the Four Paths of Yoga - Jnana, Karma, Raja and Bhakti. We discuss: Vivekananda’s influence on Western culture The Four Yogas - Jnana, Karma, Raja and Bhakti How to find the spiritual path that leads you to enlightenment Resource: Complete Book of Yoga by Swami Vivekananda Share Your Though...

In this episode, we explore the wisdom of Laozi and the Tao Te Ching and how this philosophy influenced Carl Jung. We discuss: Who was the Chinese Philosopher Laozi? Main concepts taught in Taoism and how it applies to modern society How being in nature is healing and balancing The symbolism and meaning of the Ying Yang  Teachings of Taoism and how it applied to Jungian Psychology Share Your Thoug...

In this episode, we explore the work of Rumi, 13th century Sufi mystic and poet. Rumi gives us insight into how to approach life through devotional love and creativity. We discuss: The meaning of the “Guest House” and how we can use that wisdom in our everyday life A discussion of Rumi’s most popular quotes How Devotional Love or Bhakti Yoga is expressed through Rumi, and what can it teach us abou...

We begin a new series of episodes on the Great Minds of Philosophy. In this episode, we explore Non-Dualism and the wisdom of Adi Shankara from 8th Century India. We talk about the importance of philosophy vs. religion. We explore: Who was Adi Shankara? Why is it important to understand Advaita Vedanta - Non-Dualism The implications of understanding the higher knowledge of consciousness How to app...

Completing our series on the great minds of psychology, we finally get to one of the biggest influences in psychology, culture and spirituality,  Carl G. Jung. In this episode, we share Jung's vast impact on the world with psychology, comparative religion, mythology, eastern spirituality, mysticism, dream interpretation, the depth of the unconscious, personal and collective, personality types...

One of the biggest breakthroughs in our continuing series on great minds of psychology is the birth of neuroscience. We talked about how it all began with Broca in the 1800s and how each part of the brain has different functions. In this episode, we explore:  How Paul Broca, Wernicke & Oliver Sacks contributed to the development of neuroscience How Oliver Sacks inspired the movie “Awakenings”...

Building upon our series on the great minds of psychology, we introduce interesting social psychology experiments, including the work of Bandura, Festinger, Tajfel, Weiner and Milgram. Join us for an insightful discussion on how our behavior is influenced by role models, authority figures and group dynamics. We explore: Social Learning and how role models shape behavior using the “Bobo doll” Cogni...

Humanistic Psychology emerged as the third aspect of psychology in the 1950’s emerging in response to Psychoanalysis in Europe and Behaviorism in the West. We discuss the great minds of Abraham Maslow, Carl Rogers and others with their contribution to psychology. In this episode, we discuss these major concepts: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs A person-centered therapy Exploring how to embrace uncondi...

Have you ever tried to change a behavior but fall back into old habits? In this episode, we explore the work of B.F. Skinner who believed behavior was affected by one of three operants. In his book, Beyond Freedom & Dignity (1971), he implied that humans had no free will or individual consciousness. Join us for an interesting discussion on the power of habit and the ability to change, includin...

We continue our series on the Great Minds of Psychology with the work of Marie-Louise Von Franz, who began studying with Carl Jung in high school. Her expansive career and work on dreams, alchemy, Individuation, the Feminine Principle and the Puer Aeternus and Puella Eterna (eternal boy and girl). We explore: Why it is never too early to learn about the psyche Von Franz’s contributions to psycholo...

As we continue our series on the great minds of psychology, we take on the second part of Erik Erickson’s Stages of Development. Understand the development of the psyche through early, middle and late adulthood. We discuss: How to cultivate intimacy in relationships  Why some people unconsciously choose isolation and rejecting love How we need to give back in order for us to feel balanced in middl...

In this episode, we explore the stages of development by Erik Erickson, who was analyzed by Anna Freud and went on to develop his own theory on child development. This is part one of this topic which will span two episodes. Join us as we discuss:  How we develop trust or mistrust; Where shame and doubt come from; Why some are better than others at taking initiative; The identity crisis and what ag...

You’ve heard of projection and repression. In our continuing series of the great minds of psychology, we explore the defense mechanisms developed by Anna Freud, first introduced by her father, Sigmund Freud. We discuss: Why defenses are important for the ego and a sign of a healthy mind How Anna Freud expanded defense mechanisms by working with children of World War II in London Some of the defens...

Explore the great minds of psychology and science in our new series. In this episode, we start with the big picture and the history of humans working with the mind and the 4 major models in modern psychology and science. We discuss: The difference in PsychoDynamic, Behaviorism, Cognitive-Behavioral and Bio-Medical/Neuroscience models. The hard problem of consciousness The role of the spirit in per...

Completing our series on the Psychology of Transformation, we look at how the East saw the psychology of the mind and how the state of no-mind is where our True Self resides. We discuss: The different layers of the mind How the East looked at conditioning The ego and the discriminating intellect The concepts of Maya and Atman to view a complete picture of consciousness Share Your Thoughts with Us....

After shadow work, you have the ability to access deeper aspects of your true nature or, as Carl Jung called it, the “Collective Unconscious.” The collective unconscious is a powerful source of creativity, innovation and intuition. In this episode, we explore what the collective unconscious is, how to access it and what is possible in partnership with your deeper self.  We discuss:  The Collective...

In order to have true free will in your life, you must confront your shadow. The “Shadow” is a term coined by the Swiss psychologist, Carl G. Jung, and he describes it as a container of all the repressed and rejected parts of ourselves that were not adaptable in social life. We discuss the Individuation process, similar to what Maslow called, “Self-Actualization.” Confronting our shadow is the fir...

Do you feel like you are an imposter when trying to change your life circumstances? Do you get a promotion or reach a level of success only to fear you are fooling yourself and others? In this episode, we explore the psychology of the “Persona,” or the mask we wear to fit in socially, and how this function of our ego helps us survive but also limits us. We explore: Why we need a persona How projec...

In our new series, we break down the elements of the psyche to help you understand the mechanisms that help you transform your life. In this episode, we explore the ego, the good and the bad and answer the question, is the ego running your life? We explore: What is the ego and how you cannot see it directly How the ego operates for physical and social survival How survival mode limits your life Ho...

In the last installment of our series on spiritual psychology, we explore meditation and how it affects the brain and your mind, and how it facilitates your spiritual growth. We discuss: What happens in the brain when you meditate How meditation can help you think like a younger person How to cultivate self-directed neuroplasticity to direct your mind and brain to function at optimal levels How me...

Contemplation is a spiritual practice that has been around for thousands of years. In this episode, we help you use this practice to help you reach higher levels of consciousness. Continuing our series on spiritual psychology, we explore the wisdom of the Upanishads in a practical application in today’s world. Discover: The difference between contemplation and meditation How contemplation can be u...

Have you ever tried visualization? Did you know that you visualize all the time and probably don’t realize it. In this episode, we explore the power of visualization and how it affects the brain, the mind and spiritual life. Let’s dig in to how visualization can help you change. We discuss: Discover the part of the brain that is activated when you visualize and how it helps you change How the mind...