Tag Archives: personality

Cultivating the Mysterious Essence: on Authenticity

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Symbol Reader

I. “The ancient masters cultivated the mysterious essence. They were profound, subtle – beyond our ability to comprehend. For this reason we cannot know them, but we can try to describe their existence: Cautious, as if crossing an icy … Continue reading →

Posted in Authenticity | Tagged analytical psychology, Authenticity, C.G. Jung, empowerment, Hegel, Heidegger, individuation, personality, psychology, tao, Taoism, Trilling | 25 Comments

Images of the Zodiac: Contemplating Aries

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Symbol Reader

I am beginning my symbolic journey through the twelve Zodiac signs as depicted by Johfra Bosschart. At the beginning of Spring I am contemplating the Aries painting. The twelve Zodiac paintings by Johfra are contemplative symbols, showing the highest, most … Continue reading →