Deeper dive into Addictions and Spiritual Growth – Part 2

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Deeper dive into Addictions and Spiritual Growth – Part 2 - Bear Psychology Radio hosted by Dr. Anna Baranowsky with guest Cody Peterson.

 

Jungian psychology is rooted in the early work of addictions and the ego.  The Shadow of a Figure of Light delves into the nature of modern psycho-spiritual transformation by examining the human thirst for wholeness through the lens of alcoholism and addiction. Establishing an unknown thread that ties renowned psychiatrist C.G. Jung to Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder Bill Wilson, Peterson shows how their methodologies each stemmed from an ancient shamanistic source woven through the archetype of the Alcoholic. Painting the Twelve Steps as a modern myth, the author presents the Alcoholic as a paradoxical image leading us towards enlightenment amid a deepening, culture-wide spiritual crisis.

 

This groundbreaking philosophical exploration seamlessly intertwines the wisdom of Alcoholics Anonymous with the profound insights of Jungian scholars like Erich Neumann and the mystical teachings of Meister Eckhart. In his book, “The Shadow of a Figure of Light: The Archetype of the Alcoholic and the Journey to Enlightenment”, Cody Peterson offers the reader a Jungian guide through the redemptive process of the 12-step program of AA which is at the core of the personal transformation of the alcoholic.

 

Join the conversation with Cody Peterson, as we revisit this engaging book, and dive deeper into how the archetypal underpinnings of one’s own experience are the doorway to a true spirituality that leads to transformation, healing and freedom, not just for addicted individuals, but for all of us.

 

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DESCRIPTION OF THE AUTHOR -

Cody Peterson, is an author and founder of Seba Health.  Peterson has taken pilgrimage into places few will go. The deserted slot canyons and sandstone monoliths of the American Southwest – many of which are named after the god images he writes about – carved the way he sees the world. Yet, his life has been shaped even more by the mystery of compulsion. After years of homelessness and trips to jail, Cody finally sobered up, picking up the pen instead. Now he has set off on the sketchiest traverse of all – the journey within. By day, he works in construction. By night, he writes.

Peterson’s book rests on the solid foundations of careful scholarship and personal experience and elevates the vision of Bill Wilson and the 12 steps using the psycho-spiritual wisdom of C.G. Jung.

 

If you are interested in learning more about the understanding of alcoholism beyond the reductive neuro-physiological explanations, then this show is for you!

 

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