We’ve learned so much about healing, but have we learned how to love?
After eight conversations with 95-year-old Jungian analyst and author Anne Baring, I found myself questioning some of the beliefs I’d spent years defending, including my own understanding of spiritual development.
In this deeply personal epilogue, I’m reflecting on our generation’s hunger for spiritual wisdom, the temptation to romanticize forgotten traditions, and a culture increasingly fascinated with extraordinary experiences while struggling with the much quieter work of personal transformation. We’ll explore the spiritual ego, the sacred marriage, and why understanding ourselves so thoroughly can sometimes prevent us from being changed.
These conversations with Anne have affected me in ways I never anticipated. Some of the most meaningful lessons came from experiences we never recorded.
This episode stands on its own, but I recommend listening to the full series for a deeper understanding of the ideas explored here.
LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE ANNE BARING SERIES
This is the ninth and final installment of my series with Anne Baring. Across eight conversations, we explore the history of the feminine divine, Sophia, Mary Magdalene, Christian mysticism, and the sacred marriage.
If you’re new to the series, I recommend starting with Part 1: The Forgotten Feminine Face of God.
EXPLORE ANNE BARING’S WORK
This series draws primarily on Anne’s book, Divine Wisdom and the Holy Spirit: The Forgotten Feminine Face of God.
Listen to Anne’s complete audiobook for free on YouTube, narrated by Anne herself.
Explore Anne’s books and research on her official website.
FURTHER READING
For listeners who’d like to investigate some of the ideas discussed in this epilogue:
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