Drawing on his personal journals, the Analytical Psychology of C.G. Jung, and on various mystical traditions, Dr. Wright will propose a psychological mysticism that preceded, and now replaces, the historical theological mysticism that has been dependent on theistic images of god. Such images are no longer meaningful for many people — or necessary. He will explore an alternative spiritual path that has the character of a grounded, embodied mysticism that honors the universal experiences of the numinous. Such a perspective could contribute to the healing of the deep divisions that tear at our cultural and political fabric, and which threaten our species and global nest.
Psychological mysticism cuts through centuries of dogmatic theology and speculation about external supernatural deities and devils. The modern psychological task includes reclaiming both the creative and destructive capacities we erroneously exported to external deities and devils. Only then will our species survive and thrive.
The talk and discussion will address these vital issues.