Disenchantment, a London Lecture in 1933

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I was reading some of Carl Jung's lectures and was inspired by the way he spoke? I think it just seemed very neat and his perspective was very enchanting.

Written 4/7/24

Jung lectured of dogma its strangling of the symbol the Medieval melted with magma doubt was born, its smile twinkled As monks wrote songs of Poliphile Seeking soul from the external in the Enlightened world, nothing seems to be real For eons our ancestors were certain of the eternal Is the light worth its weight? Pain now lifted by pharmaceuticals A flock who just can't walk straight Now we live in plight or we are simply deemed neurotypical..

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Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 4/12/2024 7:30:00 AM

Hello Andrew, delving into Carl Jung's lectures is always genuinely captivating. His perspective on dogma and symbolism highlights the conflict between tradition and enlightenment. Your poetic reflection beautifully captures the essence of Jung's ideas, questioning the nature of truth and the complexities of modern existence. This thought-provoking piece. - Blessings, Daniel

B. Andrew Kelly
Date: 4/12/2024 9:04:00 AM

that was exactly the needle i was trying to thread here, so im glad it translated. i hope i did right by Mr. Jung in this work, as I am hoping to use his wisdom in my own professional endeavors. deeply appreciate the feedback and kind words Daniel

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 4/11/2024 11:29:00 AM

I savor digesting this profound poem. Where is humanity going? No one knows.

B. Andrew Kelly
Date: 4/11/2024 6:48:00 PM

truly a crapshoot, and for that reason i simply say do what makes you happy, live with empathy, and try not to be too hard on yourself. the worlds a hard place and thats what makes being happy worth it. hope you have a great day Hilda