I love mysteries. It gets me thinking more deeply about things, curious and motivated. If I were to return to school, I think my focus would be on culture and religion, and possibly philosophy. I want to see the world through the perspectives of others. I want to understand human nature and how their environments shape them.
How wonderful, Susan. I started my professional career as a physician. After 12 years, left, entered a counseling psychology program. Below the radar, though my passion was a Jungian oriented training program with Marion Woodman, Mary Hamilton, and Ann Skinner that brought together dreams, body, voice and expressive arts. This work has been at the heart of 'what I do' , in all its forms, ever since.
Facts and scientific work have an important role to play in my life, but I do feel drawn to the arts and the mystical. Maybe it’s the way they open up new ways of seeing the world.
Before my MS research and degree, I was an English Lit student (both degrees right up the hill from where I live now, so I guess I should ponder why I keep coming back here). During which time I also took a Comparative Western Religion class and I was fascinated by that. (I’d like to read Heschel again.) Then in the mid-90s, I found myself fascinated by Jungian psychology. Living in the Portland area at the time, I went to Powell’s and bought a bunch of used Jungian books. I’ve never really left that fascination behind, but lately, I’ve also been drawn to philosophy and history. I found McGilchrist through Susan's substack, and at the moment, he’s a favorite, so thank you!
Marki, I also have fond memories of searching for Jungian psychology books in used bookstores. I love Heschel, especially that he was both a mystic and an acitivist: McGilchrist adds another wonderful piece of these mysteries!
I definitely prefer mysteries. However, there is a certain thrill when facts come together to prove something. In the day I studied English literature, but today I would study psychology. I did begin a psychology class when I was in college. I felt the interesting parts (theories) were muddied and made boring by facts (case studies) and decided to drop it. So I might drop it again. But I'd love to study psychological theory. I've not heard the term depth psychology and must look it up.
Susan, facts have their place but I am drawn to the mystery of my being, of my soul and mysteries in general--though only occasionally do I look deeper. And after I broke open, peered inside and evolved, Carl Jung was my guide. So I feel I can relate to your attraction to (depth) psychology. Deciding to follow a new path is a good sign of growth and independence of mind. Keep going.
I prefer a good mystery. I feel sooo good when I have figured out something that has not been apparent to other people, not to feel superior, but rather, having turned a mystery into something akin to a fact. As a glass artist, I am currently working on two different glass techniques that my research reveals/suggests no other glass artist has done before. Interesting in two ways. One, why has no one else ever done this before, surely, I’m not that special? Two, maybe it really hasn’t been done before or has been, and turned out so poorly that no one ever wanted to do it again. We’ll see. I’ll share when I figure it out.
I’m more drawn to mysteries than facts, and also more aware of how often facts turn out to be wrong and how many things we still can’t fully explain.
Speaking of school, I have a “Master of Divinity” degree but find the idea that any human could master divinity absurd and arrogant. I use many names to refer to the Divine (Love, Wisdom, Spirit, etc.) but one of my favorites is Divine Mystery.
I love to find the meaning between the lines, secret hidden text, a wisdom written within the words it always be there waiting to be found, invisible reflection, there you feel it, that moment of pause, heart flutters, what was hidden has begone to show itself...
Bear been waiting to study dreams, more about Carl Jung perspective, paradoxical link between the sky and earth, Dear Wishing Star, heartache, longing and how it all swirl within us around us, stories, myth, folklore, candle flame fire circle seem to hold depths the ancient's before knew...
When I was younger, I studied facts (Electrical Engineering, Comp Sci and Math) because I didn't want to be poor as I was as a kid. But I always preferred mysteries. Friends saw that in me and discussed Psychology. And now that I'm on the verge of being a retiree, I've been working through this in my pages. I would pursue life sciences including psychology and meditation.
And for younger peeps out in Quiet Life land -- pursue what's in your heart of hearts. There are a lot of ways to earn a living.
Mysteries first, but also beautiful facts, fascinating facts!
My bachelor's is a double degree in psychology and literature. A unique combination… I used my 'abnormal psychology' studies, and 'theories of personality' studies, and 'Freudian dream analysis' to write about the characters in my literature assignments.
My masters degree is in interdisciplinary humanities. I would love to go back to school and keep exploring that.
I am comfortable with facts (though they may be proved unreliable) but I love mysteries. Nothing is more mysterious than you, and me, and everyone else. So, I love literature, and reading fiction is the ever present background to my life. I think I view life through a lens of what I've read and how what I've read has affected me. It doubtless sounds pretentious but my cultural references tend to be literary, if that makes sense; I see something and it reminds me of something I read or noted. Reading brings colour to my life, and of course, 'we read because one life is not enough'. My degree is in Russian language and literature, and I must return to all the greats, Dostoevsky especially, Turgenev, Tolstoy and so on, profound philosophers who help us to explore, search and make sense of this life. If I had my time again, I would have gone into teaching Russian, rather than IT and business communications! Oh dear, what a mistake I made. I'd also love to study the history of art. Like others in our community, I love the art that you present Susan; I'd like to live in most of the pictures :-)
Susan where can I follow @mehavves? Maybe one Candle Light with his/her creative process and work? I couldn't find the IG account. Thank you so much for helping us discover so many artists! 🙏🏻🫠😘🤍
I found @mehavves on X, and unfortunately I can’t find any other info about him/her. Usually there is a long trail of breadcrumbs, but not this time. :)
I love mysteries. It gets me thinking more deeply about things, curious and motivated. If I were to return to school, I think my focus would be on culture and religion, and possibly philosophy. I want to see the world through the perspectives of others. I want to understand human nature and how their environments shape them.
I would prefer mysteries. I would have opted for psychology if I go back to college instead of my computers degree.
How wonderful, Susan. I started my professional career as a physician. After 12 years, left, entered a counseling psychology program. Below the radar, though my passion was a Jungian oriented training program with Marion Woodman, Mary Hamilton, and Ann Skinner that brought together dreams, body, voice and expressive arts. This work has been at the heart of 'what I do' , in all its forms, ever since.
Facts and scientific work have an important role to play in my life, but I do feel drawn to the arts and the mystical. Maybe it’s the way they open up new ways of seeing the world.
Before my MS research and degree, I was an English Lit student (both degrees right up the hill from where I live now, so I guess I should ponder why I keep coming back here). During which time I also took a Comparative Western Religion class and I was fascinated by that. (I’d like to read Heschel again.) Then in the mid-90s, I found myself fascinated by Jungian psychology. Living in the Portland area at the time, I went to Powell’s and bought a bunch of used Jungian books. I’ve never really left that fascination behind, but lately, I’ve also been drawn to philosophy and history. I found McGilchrist through Susan's substack, and at the moment, he’s a favorite, so thank you!
Marki, I also have fond memories of searching for Jungian psychology books in used bookstores. I love Heschel, especially that he was both a mystic and an acitivist: McGilchrist adds another wonderful piece of these mysteries!
I definitely prefer mysteries. However, there is a certain thrill when facts come together to prove something. In the day I studied English literature, but today I would study psychology. I did begin a psychology class when I was in college. I felt the interesting parts (theories) were muddied and made boring by facts (case studies) and decided to drop it. So I might drop it again. But I'd love to study psychological theory. I've not heard the term depth psychology and must look it up.
Aha! I just didn't know it by this term.
Susan, facts have their place but I am drawn to the mystery of my being, of my soul and mysteries in general--though only occasionally do I look deeper. And after I broke open, peered inside and evolved, Carl Jung was my guide. So I feel I can relate to your attraction to (depth) psychology. Deciding to follow a new path is a good sign of growth and independence of mind. Keep going.
Mysteries if nonfiction
Facts otherwise. So many facts are mysteries anyway.
Oops, if I returned to college, I think I would study microeconomics. Philosophically fascinating.
I prefer a good mystery. I feel sooo good when I have figured out something that has not been apparent to other people, not to feel superior, but rather, having turned a mystery into something akin to a fact. As a glass artist, I am currently working on two different glass techniques that my research reveals/suggests no other glass artist has done before. Interesting in two ways. One, why has no one else ever done this before, surely, I’m not that special? Two, maybe it really hasn’t been done before or has been, and turned out so poorly that no one ever wanted to do it again. We’ll see. I’ll share when I figure it out.
I’m more drawn to mysteries than facts, and also more aware of how often facts turn out to be wrong and how many things we still can’t fully explain.
Speaking of school, I have a “Master of Divinity” degree but find the idea that any human could master divinity absurd and arrogant. I use many names to refer to the Divine (Love, Wisdom, Spirit, etc.) but one of my favorites is Divine Mystery.
I love to find the meaning between the lines, secret hidden text, a wisdom written within the words it always be there waiting to be found, invisible reflection, there you feel it, that moment of pause, heart flutters, what was hidden has begone to show itself...
Bear been waiting to study dreams, more about Carl Jung perspective, paradoxical link between the sky and earth, Dear Wishing Star, heartache, longing and how it all swirl within us around us, stories, myth, folklore, candle flame fire circle seem to hold depths the ancient's before knew...
Ooh - dreams! Tell me more!
When I was younger, I studied facts (Electrical Engineering, Comp Sci and Math) because I didn't want to be poor as I was as a kid. But I always preferred mysteries. Friends saw that in me and discussed Psychology. And now that I'm on the verge of being a retiree, I've been working through this in my pages. I would pursue life sciences including psychology and meditation.
And for younger peeps out in Quiet Life land -- pursue what's in your heart of hearts. There are a lot of ways to earn a living.
Beautifully said, Martin! sometimes I think that our detours also help us as we move into the terrain of mystery!
Mysteries first, but also beautiful facts, fascinating facts!
My bachelor's is a double degree in psychology and literature. A unique combination… I used my 'abnormal psychology' studies, and 'theories of personality' studies, and 'Freudian dream analysis' to write about the characters in my literature assignments.
My masters degree is in interdisciplinary humanities. I would love to go back to school and keep exploring that.
I am comfortable with facts (though they may be proved unreliable) but I love mysteries. Nothing is more mysterious than you, and me, and everyone else. So, I love literature, and reading fiction is the ever present background to my life. I think I view life through a lens of what I've read and how what I've read has affected me. It doubtless sounds pretentious but my cultural references tend to be literary, if that makes sense; I see something and it reminds me of something I read or noted. Reading brings colour to my life, and of course, 'we read because one life is not enough'. My degree is in Russian language and literature, and I must return to all the greats, Dostoevsky especially, Turgenev, Tolstoy and so on, profound philosophers who help us to explore, search and make sense of this life. If I had my time again, I would have gone into teaching Russian, rather than IT and business communications! Oh dear, what a mistake I made. I'd also love to study the history of art. Like others in our community, I love the art that you present Susan; I'd like to live in most of the pictures :-)
If Depth Psychologhy interests you, or anyone else, I highly recommend the Nostos Institute! Started by Sharon Blackie. A phenomenal community!
Susan where can I follow @mehavves? Maybe one Candle Light with his/her creative process and work? I couldn't find the IG account. Thank you so much for helping us discover so many artists! 🙏🏻🫠😘🤍
You’re welcome, Gabriela!
I found @mehavves on X, and unfortunately I can’t find any other info about him/her. Usually there is a long trail of breadcrumbs, but not this time. :)
Thank you so much,dear Susan!
To be honest I don't use X even if I have an account… but I will try to have a look.