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James Hollis
James Hollis
James Hollis is a Jungian psychoanalyst and author. He’s known for his work in the field of depth psychology, focusing on personal development, particularly in the second half of life. His books and teachings often explore themes like finding meaning, facing life transitions, and personal growth. Hollis’s approach is deeply influenced by the theories of Carl Jung.
Quotes
- We are required to accept that there is no parent to lead the way, no guru, no ideology to save us from the complexity and ambiguity of life. The measure of our personal development will hinge on two factors: our willingness to accept responsibility for finding our own myth, and our ability to sustain the ambiguity that always precedes a new experience of meaning. This task is critical for the health of both individual and society. ― James Hollis Tracking the Gods
- “Fear is the enemy. Life is not your enemy; the Other is not your enemy; fear is the enemy, and fear has crowded you into a diminished corridor of that vast mansion of possibility that the gods provide us. Ask yourself of every dilemma, every choice, every relationship, every commitment, or every failure to commit, “Does this choice diminish me, or enlarge me?” Do not ask this question if you are afraid of the answer. You might be afraid of what your own soul will require of you, but at least you then know your marching orders. There is no blame in being fearful; it is our common lot, our common susceptibility. But it may be a crime, an impiety against the gods, when our individual summons, our destiny, is diverted or destroyed by fear.“ – James Hollis, What Matters Most