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How Did Jung and Freud’s Parents Effect Their Psychology

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Mar 8, 2025 | Jungian Concepts, Spirituality and The Transcendant Function

Is Religious Cosmology Just the Unlived Life of the Parent?  A commonly quoted fact about astronomy is that the Universe is “expanding”, but that’s not really true. Our universe is nothing more than a giant ball of rules that we can measure. Rules like time,...
The Psychology of Red: Passion, Power, and the Primal Self

The Psychology of Red: Passion, Power, and the Primal Self

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Feb 21, 2025 | Color Psychology

What Does Red Mean in a Dream? Red, the color of blood and fire, is perhaps the most primal and visceral of all the hues on the spectrum. Associated with intense emotions, vital life force, and the very essence of human survival and power, red evokes a raw,...
The Psychology of Orange: Igniting Passion, Creativity, and Transformation

The Psychology of Orange: Igniting Passion, Creativity, and Transformation

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Feb 20, 2025 | Color Psychology

What Does Orange Mean in a Dream Vibrant, energetic, and captivating, the color orange has long been associated with the fires of passion, the spark of creativity, and the alchemy of personal transformation. From the warm glow of a sunset to the bold brushstrokes of...
The Psychology of Yellow: Illuminating the Mind, Empowering the Self

The Psychology of Yellow: Illuminating the Mind, Empowering the Self

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Feb 20, 2025 | Color Psychology

What Does Yellow Mean in a Dream? Radiant and energizing, the color yellow has long been associated with the power of the mind, the clarity of thought, and the assertion of the self. From the golden hues of the sun to the vibrant shades of blooming flowers, yellow...
The Psychology of Blue-Green

The Psychology of Blue-Green

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Feb 20, 2025 | Color Psychology

What does Blue Green Mean in a Dream?  Have you ever found yourself captivated by the soothing hues where blue meets green – in the shimmering scales of a fish, the iridescent feathers of a peacock, or the tranquil waters of a mountain lake? This mesmerizing...
The Tree of Life: A Universal Symbol of Growth, Connection and Transformation

The Tree of Life: A Universal Symbol of Growth, Connection and Transformation

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Feb 20, 2025 | Jungian Concepts, Symbolism and Meaning

Here is the revised essay with more integrated links: What do trees in Dreams Symbolize? The Tree of Life is one of the most pervasive and enduring symbols in human history, appearing in the art, myths and religious traditions of cultures around the world. From the...
The Symbolism of The Pomegranate

The Symbolism of The Pomegranate

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Feb 19, 2025 | Comparative Religion, Jungian Concepts, Symbolism and Meaning

A Fruit Steeped in Symbolism and Spiritual Significance The pomegranate is a fruit that has captured the imagination of cultures and religions across the world for millennia. From ancient Greek myths to Jewish tradition, this unique fruit has been imbued with a rich...
Gods of the Ancient World: Literal Beings, Metaphorical Constructs, or Something In Between?

Gods of the Ancient World: Literal Beings, Metaphorical Constructs, or Something In Between?

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Nov 24, 2024 | Classical Mythology, Jungian Concepts

How Literally Did Ancient People Take Their Mythology? The nature of gods and deities in ancient civilizations has long been a subject of fascination and debate. Did the Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, Norse, and followers of Vedic religions literally believe their gods to...
The Rituals of Healing:

The Rituals of Healing:

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 27, 2024 | Anthropology and Evo Psych, Comparative Religion, Jungian Concepts

Anthropological Insights into Modern Psychotherapy Throughout human history and across cultures, rituals and storytelling have played a central role in addressing psychological ailments and facilitating healing. While modern psychotherapy can seem like a far cry from...
Plato’s Atlantis: Misinformation or Metaphor?

Plato’s Atlantis: Misinformation or Metaphor?

by Joel Blackstock LICSW-S MSW PIP | Oct 23, 2024 | Classical Mythology, Jungian Concepts

What did Plato say about Atlantis: In Plato’s Republic, Socrates and his interlocutors set out to answer a profound question: What is justice? In the course of this inquiry, they imagine an ideal city-state, a utopia ruled by philosopher kings. On the surface,...
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