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The third in our series of events with Kikan Massara, author of The 12 Steps, Symbols, Myths and Archetypes of Recovery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Tension of Opposites<\/strong><\/p>\n

What if knowing how to handle the tensions of opposites, contradictions and uncertainty makes all the difference on the inner \/ outer journey of life? As so few of us have benefited from a helpful emotional education, it is common to unconsciously react against these tensions, and avoid, numb, repress, project, act out, or spiritually bypass them instead.<\/p>\n

C.G. Jung was convinced that these tensions of opposites play a central role in the evolution of the collective unconscious of humanity, and that much depends on \u201chow many people can stand the tension of the opposites in themselves.\u201d In this third webinar we will explore these mysterious tensions through art, example and reflection, and gather ideas for our benefit when directly experiencing them in life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The third in our series of events with Kikan Massara, author of The 12 Steps, Symbols, Myths and Archetypes of Recovery. The Tension of Opposites What if knowing how to handle the tensions of opposites, contradictions and uncertainty makes all the difference on the inner \/ outer journey of life? 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