EPISODE · Jun 26, 2025 · 29 MIN
The Gorgon's Eye
from Digital Jung · host Jason E. Smith
In this episode:I explore the tension between Captain Ahab and his first mate, Starbuck. Through this dynamic we examine themes of the relationship to nature and the nature of inner work. Sources for quotes and more:'Moby-Dick' by Herman Melville (Chapter 16: The Ship; Chapter 26: Knights and Squires; Chapter 28: Ahab; Chapter 29: Enter Ahab; To Him Stubb; Chapter 36: The Quarter-Deck; Chapter 38: Dusk; Chapter 41: Moby-Dick) S4 Ep. 8: A Collision Course With Life'After the Catastrophe' by C.G. Jung (CW10)'Alchemy: An Introduction to the Symbolism and the Psychology' by Marie-Louise von Franz'The Psychology of Kundalini Yoga' by C.G. Jung'Man is Not Alone' by Abraham Joshua HeschelMusic:"Dreaming Days," "Slow Vibing," and "The Return" by Ketsa are licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0Like this podcast?Please consider leaving a review:Apple PodcastsSpotifyOr, if you are able, support the show with a donation at Buy Me a Coffee (link below)Support the showConnect with me:Instagram (@digital.jung)Facebook (facebook.com/jungiananalyst) Bluesky (@digitaljung.bsky.social)Subscribe to the Digital Jung Newsletter (https://digitaljung.substack.com/)For more on living a symbolic life:Please check out my book, Religious but Not Religious: Living a Symbolic Life.
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In this episode: I explore the tension between Captain Ahab and his first mate, Starbuck. Through this dynamic we examine themes of the relationship to nature and the nature of inner work. Sources for quotes and more: 'Moby-Dick' by Herman Melville (Chapter 16: The Ship; Chapter 26: Knights and Squires; Chapter 28: Ahab; Chapter 29: Enter Ahab; To Him Stubb; Chapter 36: The Quarter-Deck; Chapter 38: Dusk; Chapter 41: Moby-Dick) S4 Ep. 8: A Collision Course With Life'After the Catas...
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