Death: The Beginning of Life is a book about dying—old beliefs, old attitudes, old yous. Parts of my ego died while writing this book. And, parts of your ego may die while reading It.” Topics include: The Inner Journey, Depth of Experience, Consciousness, Psychopathic Society, Shadow, The Perilous Journey, The Battle, Saving the World, Solitude, […]
The “Sinking Bonds” Dream
Years ago, a middle-aged trader (let’s name him Jim) came to see me for psychotherapy because Jim was feeling extremely lethargic. Jim said, “The spark has gone from my life.” I suggested he write down his dreams and we could discuss them during his therapy sessions. Dreams Initially, Jim’s dreams reflected his depression. Jim dreamed […]
Is Trading My Vocation or a Money-Driven Obsession?
According to Webster’s Third New International Dictionary,©1981 (Terry, seriously, you need a new dictionary. . . . I know), one definition of vocation is “a summons from God to an individual … to undertake the obligations and perform the duties of a particular task or function in life.” Long-winded but true. In fact, frighteningly true. […]
Is My Trading Any of God’s Business?
Trading is a business. Trading is an art. Trading is hell. Or maybe trading is an unfolding path that differs for each individual trader. Becoming an individual is important in Jungian Psychotherapy. Shedding collective opinions and societal beliefs is part of the process Jung called individuation. Individuation is a lifelong personal growth process that connects […]