Category: Cross Cultural
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Jungian archetypes light/shadow and s.m.a.rt goals for #anavah
Jungian Archetypes and Anavah (Humility) Archetype Light/shadow Light Aspects of Anavah: Shadow Aspects of Anavah: Cultivate Teshuva The Sage/(Arrogant Intellectual): Embodies wisdom, groundedness, and self-awareness. The Sage knows their place in the cosmic order (makir et mekomo), balancing self-worth with deference to the greater whole. Expresses humility by seeking truth and fostering harmony without ego-driven…
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Hilgard’s Neodissociation, Plutchik, Pratyhara, and #anavah
Hilgard’s neodissociation theory is a psychological model that seeks to explain hypnosis and divided consciousness. It builds upon earlier dissociation theories (especially those from Pierre Janet) but formalizes the idea into a hierarchical cognitive control system that allows for different streams of consciousness to operate independently. Core Components of Hilgard’s Neodissociation Theory Central Control Structure…
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Makot 9
Explore the halakhic and ethical implications of “Lav she’ein bo ma’aseh ein lokin alav” in Makot 9a–b. This Daf Yomi study unpacks the limits of Torah-based punishment, revealing how Jewish law only assigns lashes for visible, actionable sins—while aggadic and sociological frameworks highlight the silent power of speech, omission, and inner harm. Includes SWOT analyses,…
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James Hillman’s Psyche and Polycentrism in the Practice of Anavah (Humility)
James Hillman’s concept of psyche as polycentric challenges traditional, monolithic views of the self by emphasizing a dynamic interplay of multiple centers of meaning, archetypes, and influences. This perspective enriches the practice of anavah (humility) by fostering self-awareness, decentralizing ego dominance, and emphasizing the relational nature of identity. However, it also introduces complexities, such as…
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IFS parts and s.m.a.rt. goals vis-a-vis #anavah
Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Anavah (Humility) IFS Perspective on Anavah: In IFS, the Self embodies calm, clarity, and compassion, aligned with the light of anavah. Parts, however, may carry burdens that either support or obstruct humility. By addressing these parts and their burdens, we can integrate the shadow aspects into skillful practice. Light and…
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Jungian archetypes light/shadow and s.m.a.rt goals
Jungian Archetypes and Anavah (Humility) Archetype Light/shadow Light Aspects of Anavah: Shadow Aspects of Anavah: Cultivate Teshuva The Sage/(Arrogant Intellectual): Embodies wisdom, groundedness, and self-awareness. The Sage knows their place in the cosmic order (makir et mekomo), balancing self-worth with deference to the greater whole. Expresses humility by seeking truth and fostering harmony without ego-driven…
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SWOT Analysis of Jungian Archetypes: Light and Shadow Aspects for #Yirah
Strengths Light Archetype: The Sage Embodies humility and reverence for the transcendent. Inspires ethical behavior and curiosity to seek deeper truths. Grounds yirah as a balanced awareness of human finitude and Divine grandeur. Integrates wisdom with emotional intelligence, fostering discernment (binah). Integration with Mussar Practice Offers a clear framework for aligning yirah with spiritual and…
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How do yogic kleshas, Jewish yetzer hara, Jungian shadow relate (including exercises)
I. The Kleshas (Yoga Philosophy) In Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras (2.3), the kleshas are described as five afflictions that cloud our true nature (purusha) and entangle us in samsara: Avidyā (ignorance): Mistaking the impermanent for the permanent, the impure for the pure, suffering for pleasure, and the non-self for the self. Asmitā (egoism): The false identification…
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(Psychological) Wounds and #yirah
Jay Earley’s Pattern System identifies a variety of emotional and psychological wounds that influence how individuals interact with themselves, others, and the world. Each wound affects the skillful practice of yirah (awe/reverence) by distorting how we perceive the Divine, the world, and our place within it. Below is an analysis of how each wound impacts…