Have you considered how alchemy can affect your personal growth and healing? William Apple, a Psychological and Spiritual Mentor, as well as a Psychodynamic Coach, joins Lian as a returning guest to explore the concept of alchemy and its relevance in healing and individuation. They delve into the traditional definition of alchemy as the process of turning lead into gold, and how it’s used metaphorically - which is the psychological aspect of alchemy, as described by Carl Jung.
They highlight the appeal of alchemy and the tendency for people to project their fantasies and unmet needs onto the concept. They also discuss the shadow side of alchemy, including the dangers of misunderstanding and unintentionally bypassing the work, especially when we dive straight into collective shadow work, instead of beginning with the inner child.
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What you’ll learn from this episode:Alchemy is the process of turning lead into gold, both literally and metaphorically - psychological alchemy, as described by Carl Jung, involves the work of becoming conscious of our internal processes in service of individuation.
The appeal of alchemy lies in the recognition of a natural inclination towards wholeness and the desire to refine and transform ourselves, however there is a danger in projecting fantasies and unmet needs onto the concept of alchemy, as it can prevent us from engaging honestly in the real work.
It is important to understand the lineage and historical context of alchemical teachings to avoid appropriation and make-believe.
Begin with the inner child - recognising the oppressed child within - is essential in any true shadow alchemy. This is why we need to work with the personal shadow before we begin the work of the collective shadows that we all share.
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