Random ramblings

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Been lurking for a while, thinking, feeling, observing, myself and others.

Looking for those who share my more experiential Jungian perspective. I am

pretty right/left brain balanced, hoping to communicate with others who live

from that place. Tonight there is a soft, warm breeze off the ocean, here in

the Palm Beaches, and I am inspired to write.

It has been surprising to me to see on Jung-Fire, such heated topics around

politics and personal beliefs, with a focus on the " other " and little or no

examination of the projection involved. Is it politically incorrect to

comment on this? This is not to say that I do not do the very same thing, in

reacting to the political topics, but my goal is to throw a log on the fire

and invite you to catch me at it, in the bright light of open conversation.

So here goes.

With a background in the biological sciences, it seems to me that owning up

to being a part of the food chain is less inflated than trying to pull up,

and out, of that natural chain of events. Owning the animal in us has its

merits. Anyway, for all we know we may not be at the top of the chain,

that may be another inflation. Who knows what lurks in other galaxies.

Does anyone else react to the judgmental attitude that often accompanies

special diets and health regimes. I have been a part of the alternative

health community for years as a practitioner and administrator of alternative

health centers and I am continually amazed at the pious attitude of many in

the field. This feels very " old " to me, rather than " new " age. Only the

focus has changed. The righteous are so, well, righteous.

And then I must ask myself, why do these folks irritate me?

For me, the value around my study of Carl Jung has been in learning how to

own the projection. It is a lifetime work, but when I see myself getting

irritated with another person or idea, I then ask myself, where is that in

me? Long theoretical discussions do not hold my interest nearly as much as

the inner experience when I break through my own stuff. I was gifted with a

dear and wonderful friend who was an experienced Swiss trained Jungian

analyst who taught me much, and served as guide and mentor. The core of her

teachings was essentially self knowledge, through body work. I was also

influenced by a dear Unity minister, who was well versed in Jung and Progoff

journaling techniques. He often quoted Pogo, who said something like, " I

have found the enemy, and it is I " .

Also loved the quote from Mother , where she replied, when someone

asked her how she got to be Mother . She answered that it happened

when she realized that she had a Hitler within her. Which leads me to a

question regarding the topic of assassination, would it have been a good idea

to knock off Hitler in 1939?

Love the list, hoping to stir up the fire a bit, and connect with some new

friends at a more personal level. I am an astrologer, realtor, mental

health/biofeedback/massage therapist and more currently a nursing student.

Also mother, grandmother, widow, lover, and friend. Who are you?

Love and light, and a bit of shadow too, Kathy

Kathy