Tag Archives: inspiration

The Rhythm of Silence is the Spring of Words

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Symbol Reader

I.“…thou sweet spring for the thirsty in the desert; it is closed for those who speak there, it is open for those who keep silence there. When the silent man cometh, he findeth the spring.” A Hymn to Thoth from … Continue reading →

Posted in Quotations, Uncategorized | Tagged inspiration, language, poetry, silence, Thoth, writing | 8 Comments

On Genius (2): Genius in Antiquity

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Symbol Reader

“Sing in me, Muse, and through me tell the story…” Homer, “The Odyssey” Gustave Moreau, “l’Inspiration” I am still making my way through a very beautifully written book by Darrin M. McMahon called Divine Fury: A History of Genius. Its … Continue reading →

Posted in Genius, Psyche | Tagged Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, astrology, C.G. Jung, daimon, daimones, daimonion, Darrin M. McMahon, depth psychology, Divine Fury: A History of Genius, Genius, Hesiod, Homer, inner voice, inspiration, muse, Octavian Augustus, Plato, poetry, Republic, Socrates, talent | 17 Comments

Dragons and Princesses

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Symbol Reader

Fear of the Inexplicable But fear of the inexplicable has not alone impoverished the existence of the individual; the relationship between one human being and another has also been cramped by it, as though it had been lifted out of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Fear of the Inexplicable, inspiration, life, poetry, Reiner Maria Rilke | 24 Comments

Hear Your Inner Voice

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Symbol Reader

Image of the Self from Carl Jung’s Man & His Symbols I am in a mood for a self-indulgent post. I just wanted to share my joy of inspiration. Someone was inspired by me today to create a haiku (http://martsart.wordpress.com/2013/04/01/water/) … Continue reading →