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A Life of Meaning

Exploring Our Deepest Questions and Motivations
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Celebrated author and Jungian psychoanalyst James Hollis explores the deep archetypal themes of our human lives—and offers questions and insights to help us access the greater meaning of our journey. Includes insights on the nature of meaning, shadow work, resilience in times of change, a psychological approach to the Seven Deadly Sins, and more.
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A Masterful Author and Jungian Analyst Examines the Qualities that Bring Meaning to Our Human Journey

What is it that brings meaning to your life? Our culture tells us to seek wealth, power, prestige, or even enrollment in someone else’s idea of a worthy cause—yet where do we turn when these myths fail to fulfill our need for purpose? “When the old stories and beliefs that once defined us have played out and grown exhausted,” teaches Dr. James Hollis, “our task is to access our inner compass, the promptings of the psyche that help us find our way through the complex thickets of choice.”

A Life of Meaning is a profound audio original, now available in book form, that explores the nature of meaning and how we can orient toward it or away from it with the choices we make. Through examination of myth, literature, historical figures, and the wisdom of depth psychology, Hollis provides penetrating insight into the search for purpose. Here you’ll explore:

  • How our story-seeking mind forms our sense of meaning from early experience
  • Why these early stories inevitably fail as we are called to our own path
  • Skillfully accessing the inner oracle of your dreams
  • Shadow work—where we fear to tread, yet where our greatest treasures may be found
  • Missing the mark—examining the archetype of the Seven Deadly Sins through a psychological lens
  • Dispelling the “ghosts” that haunt our memories and possess our psyche
  • Finding personal resilience in times of internal and external change
  • Living more fully in the presence of our mortality

 In A Life of Meaning, James Hollis offers no easy answers or feel-good certainties—instead, he shares his most valuable questions and reflections to help you find the courage, persistence, and inspiration to navigate your own odyssey. “It’s humbling work, this process of getting our lives back,” he teaches. “Yet I submit to you that's worth the price of the ticket, for in the journey our lives become ever more luminous.”

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Dimensions 6 7/8 x 6 5/8 Inches
Product Code XC07243 AF05997W AF05997D
ISBN Number 978-1-68364-617-4 978-1-68364-617-4 978-1-68364-616-7
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James Hollis

About James Hollis

James Hollis, PhD, is a licensed Jungian analyst in private practice in Washington, DC. Originally from Springfield, Illinois, he graduated from Manchester University in 1962 and Drew University in 1967. He taught humanities for 26 years in various colleges and universities before retraining as a Jungian analyst at the Jung Institute of Zürich, Switzerland (1977–82). He served as executive director of the Jung Educational Center in Houston, Texas, for many years. He was executive director of the Jung Society of Washington until 2019, and now serves on its board of directors. He is a retired senior training analyst for the Inter-Regional Society of Jungian Analysts, was first director of training of the Philadelphia Jung Institute, and is vice-president emeritus of the Philemon Foundation. Additionally, he was a professor of Jungian Studies for Saybrook University of San Francisco.

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Reviewed by Julia N.
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“A Life of Meaning”: Jungian psychology made available!

I’m still enjoying it. Very beautiful interpretation of Jungian psychology. Also, deeply helpful.

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A life of meaning

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A Great Listen

James Hollis' wisdom and insight is so profound and deep. This listen is the most significant and meaningful for me. Each of his lessons speak clearly and are directly applicable to my personal life. I immediately embodied and personified the lessons and I am better as a result. I'm grateful beyond words for having received James Hollis' lessons.

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Life of Meaning

Deep, thought provoking content. Stimulating and potentially life-changing if one engages with the questions proffered. James Hollis is an authentic teacher who shares his own life experience as well as his long clinical experience with patients.

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Thought provoking

James Hollis doesn't disappoint. I bought this after listening to Tami Simon's excellent interview with him. Listening is kind of like therapy you do on your own. He provides valuable content and questions to consider. I'm more than halfway through. Highly recommend.

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