The Life of the Spirit

In this episode:I begin an exploration of the fairytale 'The Iron Stove' and explore what it means to be called beyond the limitations of the ego to an experience of the spirit.Let's make this a conversation:Do you have a comment or  question about this episode, or about something you would like me to address in a future episode? Please contact me on Instagram (@digital.jung), Facebook(facebook.com/jungiananalyst), or Twitter (@Jason_E_Smith)Or: 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, available from Chiron Publications.Sources for quotes and more:Spirit and Life in ‘Collected Works, vol. 8’ by C.G. JungThe Iron Stove, Grimm's Fairy Tales 'Rites and Symbols of Initiation' by Mircea Eliade'Religious but Not Religious: Living a Symbolic Life' by Jason E. Smith 'The Grail Legend' by Emma Jung & Marie-Louise von FranzCircles in ‘Essays: First Series’ by Ralph Waldo EmersonSong of a Man Who Has Come Through, poem by D. H. LawrenceFor text and narration of The Iron Stove, visit: https://digitaljung.substack.com/p/the-iron-stoveEnjoy the birdsong in the background!Like this podcast?Please consider leaving a review at one of the following sites:Apple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserOr, if you are able, support the show with a donation at Buy Me a Coffee (link below)Music:"Dreaming Days," "Slow Vibing," and "The Return" by Ketsa are licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0Support 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.