Fall 2010
FIRST EVER WRITING CONTEST
Photo by Thomas Schemper
The C.G. Jung Society of St. Louis invites you
to discern and open Portals to the Sacred through writing.
We are soliciting several genres --
essay, creative non-fiction, and one-act play.
1st Prize, $1000, 2nd Prize $500, 3rd Prize $250
Click here for details
A Letter from the President...
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Dear Friends,
As we approach the fall season, with its invitation
to rise from the lethargy of summer to renewed clarity
of mind and action, I find myself reflecting on what it
is like to work with my fellow Jung Society board
members. The Jung board members are gifted individually
in many areas. What is both astounding and humbling,
however, is that when
we gather as a group, we seem to tap into a greater
energy, which surprises us with its pull. At times we
find ourselves actually volunteering to work out of our
inferior functions! Our small, all volunteer group takes
on projects out of all proportion to our size, projects
such as our Jung in the Heartland Conference, that
others outside the Jung Society perceived as a daunting
(if not downright foolhardy) venture. It flourished.
We have consistently ventured into new land. For
example, during 2010, we held two events, in February
and in June, that offered a Psychoanalytic as well as a
Jungian perspective, opening up an
opportunity to connect two very different psychological
communities in St. Louis. Our fall program showcases two
other first-ever endeavors for the Society. To encourage
and support creative work with the Unconscious around
the theme, Portals to the Sacred from a Jungian
Perspective, we are sponsoring a Writing Contest. It is
open to anyone, anywhere and offers substantial prizes.
Spread the word! Our second new project is a five-part
Sunday afternoon program in which all five of the
current St. Louis Jungian analysts will participate.
It’s called A Taste of Jung. Both newcomers to Jung and
those more
familiar with depth psychology are encouraged to
participate.
Be careful that our first fall program’s early
dates, Sept. 10 and 11, don’t slip by! On Friday, Judith
Savage comes from St. Paul, Minnesota, with rich images
and thoughts of Jung’s tower at Bollingen and the next
day, of Barbara Hannah’s paintings from active
imagination. On November 19, mythologist Francesca
Ferrentelli promises to entice us with an exposé of how
Hermes is currently affecting Aphrodite’s field of love
and sexuality. Dr. Ferrentelli’s programs are always
enthusiastically received.
To get to know other people who are fascinated by
Jung and to explore a topic in greater depth, do
consider signing up for a study group. Rose Holt is
offering the opportunity for immersion in The Red Book.
Shirley Fontenot’s group will study Shadow and
Projection, in part through film. Ellen Sheire will
focus on a book by Jean Shinoda Bolen that considers
themes of Love versus Power in Wagner’s Ring Cycle.
Also, don’t forget our Movie Nights in October and
December.
Finally, save the dates November 10-13, 2011. Jung
in the Heartland: Portals to the Sacred II is
germinating. We have already engaged some deep,
compelling, not-to-be missed presenters.
On behalf of the board, I thank you for your
participation and support. What our advisor refers to as
generativity, what the Bible alludes to in the miracle
of Loaves and Fishes, and what I experience as the
larger life of this Society simply would not be
happening without you.
Namaste.
Sandy
Cooper August 2010 |
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If you handle the electrical
equipment for an event, you can attend for half price.
Call 533-6809 or write to
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Fall Program at a Glance:
All Programs Held at
First Congregational Church UCC in Clayton
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September 10-11 -
Judith A.
Savage
Lecture - "Mystical Emergence: An Architectural
Journey through Jung’s Tower”
Workshop - "Dreaming with Open Eyes: Active
Imagination as Illustrated by the Paintings of
Barbara Hannah"
Friday, November 19 -
Francesca
Ferrentelli
Lecture - Texting and Sexting: Hermes Trumps
Aphrodite
Special 5 week course "A
Taste of Jung" -
5 Sundays; 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. October 3,
10, 17, 24, 31
Sheldon Culver, Ellen Sheire,
Shirley Fontenot, Rose Holt, Mary Wells-Barron
Because of
the increased interest in Jungian Psychology,
this five-session course is being offered in
Kansas City, MO, and Fayetteville, AK, on the
same dates and at the same time, presented by
different analysts. For detailed information,
please e-mail or call Rose Holt (rosefholt@gmail.com)
and (314) 726-2032.
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FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE
MOVIES
Continuing our movie presentations
and informal
discussions led by our St. Louis Jungian analysts,
join us for popcorn and camaraderie.
Fee: Nonmembers $10, Members $8,
Full-Time Students $5
BUY TICKETS ONLINE
October 22: “Legend of Sleepy Hollow”
with Johnny Depp and
Christina Ricci
December 17 “The Bishop’s Wife”
with Cary Grant,David Niven, and Loretta Young
Movies start promptly at 7pm -- Arrive Early
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- Reminder -
Receive discounted admission to all programs by becoming a
Friend of the Society!
$35 for singles; $50 for couples; $25 for Jungians over 70!
Join anytime.
Current Friends’ status is due for renewal
during September.
A General Announcement - Scholarships
The Jung Society Board has decided to make a limited number
of scholarships available for attendance
to our lectures, workshops, and study groups.
Our aim is to make Jungian ideas more available and
accessible. With “Friends” memberships up (four-fold
in the past year), the Board feels comfortable with
allotting some budget to a scholarship fund. However,
to make more scholarships available, we are appealing to the
community to help with funding through donations to the
Society.
Please donate by using PayPal on this website or mail
your check to the Jung Society of St. Louis, P.O. Box 11724,
St. Louis, MO 63105.
Scholarship Application Form
We are deeply grateful for all the help and support from the
larger community.
Analyst Training Program and Clinical Training Program
available at the C.G Institute of Chicago
Memphis
Inter-Regional Training Program
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In 1959, Jung added this
short epilogue to his Red Book:
I worked on this book for 16 years. My acquaintance with
alchemy in 1930 took me away from it. The beginning of
the end came in 1928, when Wilhelm sent me the text of
the 'Golden Flower,' an alchemical treatise. There the
contents of this book found their way into actuality and
I could no longer continue working on it. To the
superficial observer, it will appear like madness. It
would also have developed into one, had I not been able
to absorb the overpowering force of the original
experiences. With the help of alchemy, I could finally
arrange them into a whole. I always knew that these
experiences contained something precious, and therefore
I knew of nothing better than to write them down in a
'precious.' that is to say, costly book and to paint the
images that emerged through reliving it all - as well as
I could. I knew how frightfully inadequate this
undertaking was, but despite much work and many
distractions I remained true to it…” |
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not-for-profit organization
open to persons interested in analytical psychology and related
subjects.
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