Adventures Through The Mind
Occult Magic And The Transformation Of The Self | Carl Abrahamsson ~ ATTMind 70
13 Apr 2018
Magico-anthropologist and author Carl Abrahamsson is on the show to both expand and deconstruct occult magic and make it accessible to the modern world. Of course, occult magic is a massive topic with many winding, cryptic avenues and dark alleys to traverse. The topic has much more potential than what can be explored in a seventy-five-minute conversation. So, in relevance to the themes of ATTMind we venture into the world of occult magic with a compass pointing towards a Jungian psychological approach and the potentials of magic for personal transformation and individualization. (That said, we don't shy away from the romance of all that hocus-pocus stuff, too.) You might be surprised to discover occult magic is much more accessible than you have been led to believe. ________ Head to bit.ly/ATTMind70 for full links, show notes or to watch this episode in video. ________ Support The Podcast BUY SOME LIMITED EDITION BLOTTER ART! http://www.jameswjesso.com/blotter OR Patreon Http://www.patreon.com/jameswjesso One-Time PayPal Donation: https://www.paypal.me/JWJesso ________ Episode Breakdown The history (and future) of Occult Magic The magical art of Carl Jung Using magic to alter our sense of self and to process of individualization The importance of direct experience over ideology and social norms How magic in occult rituals can alter the subconscious mind, the sense of self and perception of reality The difference between ritual and ceremony Our capacity for willful and competent direction of energy The role and value of sex and sexual energy in magical ritual and personal transformation. The ancient art and importance of imagination and dreaming Cautions and considerations for using drugs in magical ritual Higher Learning: The value of building social institutions that enable safe and supportive psychedelic experimentation for young people. The kinship between art and magic Mythic impoverishment - the dangers of modern mass media entertainment culture on our imagination and potential for magic - PokemonGO! Practical tips on embracing magic today ________ Follow and subscribe! Twitter: https://twitter.com/jameswjesso Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameswjesso Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameswjesso/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AdventuresThroughTheMind?sub_confirmation=1
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