‘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.
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 “how many people can stand the tension of the opposites in themselves.” 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.
Kikan Massara is a Paris-based psychotherapist, author and creative. A dedicated researcher of consciousness studies, meditation, and emotional health, she has long used art, myths, and symbols to facilitate access to the empowering resources of the inner world.
She writes: “For over three decades, I have been a recipient of the kind-hearted support and inspiring resources at ARAS, which has included writing the proposal of my book, The 12 Steps, Symbols, Myths and Archetypes of Recovery, at its mythical long table, surrounded by wonderful archetypal images from the archive’s vast collection.” It has since been translated into French, German and Spanish, and Kikan is currently completing the work on a companion book which is focused on human emotions.’.