by Joseph Lee | Jan 22, 2026 | Core Jungian Concepts, Cultural Currents
VIDEO AUDIO Jung wrote his essay “The Undiscovered Self” in 1957, opening with “What will the future bring?”, as the Cold War, the descent of the Iron Curtain, and the proliferation of nuclear weapons seemed to threaten humanity’s survival. He argued that...
by Joseph Lee | Jan 16, 2026 | Fairytales
VIDEO AUDIO If you have been through betrayal or loss, you may still be living by a terrible rule you made when in pain. It can look like hiding, overworking, numbing out, or letting people cross lines because being unseen feels safer. This episode uses the...
by Joseph Lee | Jan 9, 2026 | Personal Issues
VIDEO AUDIO Purpose as an Organizing Force We use Purpose to organize our attention, effort, and what we’re willing to sacrifice. Purpose sets a direction, indifferent to our mood. Purpose also limits our options, which reduces decision fatigue. A clear purpose has...
by Joseph Lee | Jan 3, 2026 | Archetypal, Metaphysical
VIDEO AUDIO Angels as Archetypal Mediators Jung’s symbolic attitude helps us understand Angels as symbols that carry messages, offer mediation, and demonstrate contact. They cross a boundary the ego cannot tolerate. Jung tells us that angels symbolize...
by Joseph Lee | Dec 25, 2025 | Archetypal, Cultural Currents
VIDEO AUDIO Santa Claus in the Current Zeitgeist Santa Claus occupies a shared cultural role where consumer culture, family ritual, and childhood imagination intersect. In the current zeitgeist, he appears as a brand mascot, a mall employee, a streaming character, a...