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"What we wish to know, and most desire, remains unknowable and lies
beyond our grasp." With these words, James Hollis leads readers to
consider the nature of our human need for meaning in life and for
connection to a world less limiting than our own. In The Archetypal
Imagination, Hollis offers a lyrical Jungian appreciation of the
archetypal imagination. He argues that without the human mind's
ability to form energy-filled images that link us to worlds beyond
our rational and emotional capacities, we would have neither
culture nor spirituality. Drawing upon the work of poets and
philosophers, Hollis shows the importance of depth experience,
meaning, and connection to an "other" world. The author draws upon
the work of the poet Rainer Maria Rilke, particularly his Duino
Elegies, to elucidate the archetypal imagination in literary forms.
To underscore the importance of incarnating depth experience, he
also examines a series of paintings by Nancy Witt. With the power
of the archetypal imagination available to all of us, we are
invited to summon courage to take on the world anew and to risk a
radical re-imagining of the larger possibilities of the world and
of the self.
Elections around the world are plagued with the problem of unequal
levels of participation. This can have profound consequences for
election results, representation and policies. This book focuses on
the interventions that can be used to redress the turnout gap and
other inequalities within the electoral process. The book defines
the concept of inclusive voting practices to refer to policy
instruments which can reduce turnout inequality between groups and
mitigate other inequalities within the electoral process. Studies
from around the world then examine how policies can affect
inclusivity on election day. This includes research on
enfranchising felons and migrant communities; compulsory voting;
voter ID requirements; voter registration practices; investment in
electoral management; gendered electoral violence; accessible
voting practices; and overseas voting. As a result, this book will
be of interest to scholars of democracy, democratic theory and
elections, as well as having major policy implications worldwide.
The chapters in this book were originally published as a special
issue of the journal Policy Studies.
What guides us when our world is changing? Discover the path to
deeper meaning and purpose through depth psychology. What makes the
challenges of our time so unique and daunting in human history?
Technology? Resource depletion? In Living Between Worlds, Dr. James
Hollis challenges us to look within for the real cause. “Few of
our ancestors, if any, became enemies of themselves as we do; few
split themselves off from their internal forms of guidance,” he
explains. “We can serve the drives for power, wealth, status,
whatever, but we cannot create meaning. Meaning is a by-product of
being in right relationship to our soul.” Dr. Hollis’s readers
know him as a penetrating thinker who brings profound insight and
sophistication to the inner journey. In Living Between Worlds, he
broadens his lens to encompass the relationship between our inner
struggles and the rapidly shifting realities of modern human
existence. This is not a journey that will yield easy answers or
pat reassurances. Yet by invoking the guidance of depth psychology,
classical literature, philosophy, and myth, you will gain access to
resources of purpose, courage, and hope that transcend time and
circumstance. “We will always live in in-between times,” Hollis
teaches. “Perhaps we may drop our plumb line into those same
guiding currents which ran through the souls of the ancients . . .
and run through ours as well.”
An Invitation to Listen to Your Soul's Calling How do you define
"growing up"? Does it mean you achieve certain cultural
benchmarks-a steady income, paying taxes, marriage, and children?
Or does it mean leaving behind the expectations of others and
growing into the person you were meant to be? If you find yourself
in a career, place, relationship, or crisis you never foresaw or
that seems at odds with your beliefs about who you are, it means
your soul is calling on you to reexamine your path. With Living an
Examined Life, James Hollis offers an essential guidebook for
anyone at a crossroads in life. Here this acclaimed author guides
you through 21 areas for self-inquiry and growth, challenging you
to: * Recover Personal Authority-how to stop living in response to
the expectations placed on you * Choose Meaning Over Happiness-why
seeking truth instead of entertaining distractions ultimately leads
to greater fulfillment * Exorcise the Ghosts of the Past That Bind
You-how the voices that haunt you can lead you to grow * Bestow
Love on the Unlovable Parts of You-recovering the guiding force
concealed in your Shadow * Construct a Mature Spirituality-the five
essential elements of integrating meaning and mystery into your
life * Seize Permission to Be Who You Really Are-the challenge of
fully showing up for your life With his trademark eloquence and
insight, Dr. Hollis offers Living an Examined Life to inspire you
toward a life of personal authority, integrity, and fulfillment.
"It is my hope that this book will be a tool to recover your
respect for that which abides deeply within," writes Dr. Hollis.
"You will not be spared disappointment or suffering. But you can
know the depth and dignity of an authentic journey, of being a real
player in your time on this turning planet, and your life will
become more interesting, taking you deeper than ever before."
Whatever our cultural and religious background or personal psychology, a greater intimacy with myth provides a vital link with meaning, the absence of which is so often behind the neuroses of our time. Here the acclaimed author of The Middle Passage (title 59) explains why a connection with our mythic roots is crucial for us as individuals and as responsible citizens of our age.
Title #59. Why do so many go through so much disruption in their
middle years? Why then? Why do we consider it to be a crisis? What
does the pattern mean and how can we survive it? The Middle Passage
shows how we may pass through midlife consciously, rendering our
lives more meaningful and the second half of life immeasurably
richer.
In HAUNTINGS, James Hollis considers how we are all governed by the
presence of invisible forms - spirits, ghosts, ancestral and
parental influences, inner voices, dreams, impulses, untold
stories, complexes, synchronicities and mysteries - which move
through us and through history.
The celebrated author of "Finding Meaning in the Second Half of
Life" delivers a unique look at happiness, sharing a Jungian
approach to finding a fearless, authentic path.
Why are we here? What is the meaning of existence? What truly
matters the most in life? To even begin to answer these questions,
we must start by exploring our own internal ideals, values, and
beliefs. Presenting the unique perspective of respected analyst and
author James Hollis, Ph.D., "What Matters Most" helps readers learn
to appreciate (even be amazed by) events unfolding within, even as
the external world creates constant struggles.
Taking a fresh look at the concept of happiness, Hollis uses a
warm, accessible tone to encourage readers to learn to tolerate
ambiguity, embrace growth rather than security, respect the power
of Eros, engage spiritual crises, and acknowledge the shadow of
mortality. Providing inspiring wisdom and personal reflections to
address our deepest worries, "What Matters Most" yields far more
than mere self-help clichA(c)s. Instead, Hollis guides readers in
uncovering the heart of the matter, discovering what it means to
truly live life to its fullest, most meaningful stateaas fully
engaged citizens of the world.
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