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Jungian Analyst and author James Hollis, PhD, speaks with Banyen's podcast host Ross McKeachie on the themes explored in his book, Living Between Worlds: Finding Personal Resilience in Times of Change.

Dr. Hollis shares wisdom on finding our inner compass in shifting times, attending to the psyche’s inner guidance, discovering ourselves anew through the different stages of life, and living a life of meaning.

James Hollis, Ph.D., is a Zurich-trained Jungian Analyst and the author of numerous books including Living an Examined Life, The Middle Passage, The Eden Project, and What Matters Most.

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Those who are dedicated to the spiritual journey and who seek to be sources of Light upon the earth know that in moments like these, the need is for calm. This is calm within oneself and, where possible, extending calm to others. This can help us banish fear from our hearts and minds and, again, where possible, through example if nothing else, from the hearts and minds of others. Calmness and fearlessness give us a foundation to see clearly, think clearly, and act clearly. They also enable us to act with love. Otherwise, we can easily contribute to the problem, increasing the agitation and turmoil around us.

Join In Conversation host Ross McKeachie for an intimate and inspiring conversation with spiritual teacher and highly attuned empathic healer Matt Kahn.

Bargain Books are now on our website, too!  While we have hundreds of these titles on the shelves, we've posted about a hundred of the best on our site. They are great titles at discounted prices (average 7.99 instead of 22.95). These are brand new publisher's overstock. Good or Excellent condition. Usually marked on the underside of the book with a sharpie, but otherwise brand new.

Dr. Martin Shaw, one of the great master storytellers of our time, discusses the mythology and meanings of our current cultural moment and the global coronavirus pandemic. Interview host Ross McKeachie got ahold of Dr. Martin Shaw in his cottage in Dartmoor, UK, where he was on the 10th day of 14 days of isolation before being able to go home and see his daughter. With the COVID-19 pandemic at the top of everyone's mind and Dr. Shaw, fresh off of a 101 day ritual in the forest and now taking time to reflect, they tap into a state of wonder around the current mythology unfolding in the world. Questions are explored, such as: How do we sit with our discomfort and use this potent time for our own and the planet's transformation? With humour and word-weaving, Dr.