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Swamplands Of The Soul (Studies in Jungian Psychology by Jungian Analysis) Paperback – January 31, 1996

by James Hollis (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 173 ratings
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Is the purpose of life to achieve happiness? Who does not long to arrive some distant day at that sunlit meadow where we may abide in pure contentment? In reality we know life is not like that; our road is often dreary, the way unclear. Much of the time we are lost in the dismal states of guilt, grief, betrayal, doubt, depression, anger, terror and the like. Is this all we can hope for?

Perhaps not, says this author. The Jungian perspective, by encompassing both the meadow and the bog, asserts that the goal of life is not happiness but meaning. And meaning, though it may not be all sunlight and blossoms, is real.

Swamplands of the Soul explores the quicksands where we have all floundered. It lights a beacon by showing what they mean in terms of our individual journey and the engendering of soul. For it is precisely where we encounter the gravitas of life that we also uncover its purpose, its dignity and its deepest meaning.
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    160 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Inner City Books
  4. Publication date
    January 31, 1996
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.5 x 8.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    9780919123748
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0919123748
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Life is a constant and cascading series of struggles large and small with the vicissitudes and setbacks of life. States of happiness and contentment are ephemeral and under constant erosion by states of guilt, grief, betrayal, doubt, depression, deprivation, anger, terror, and change. Swamplands Of The Soul: New Life In Dismal Places presents the Jungian perspective: By encompassing both the meadow and the bog, the goal of life is not happiness but meaning. And meaning, though it may not be all sunlight and blossoms, is nonetheless real. Swamplands Of The Soul explores the quicksands where we have all been entrapped from time to time. Swamplands Of The Soul lights a beacon by showing what these "quicksands" mean in terms of our individual journey through life and the engendering of soul. For as James Hollis maintains, it is precisely where we encounter the "gravitas" of life that we also uncover its purpose, its dignity and its deepest meaning. Thoughtful and reflective reading. --Midwest Book Review

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0919123740
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Inner City Books; F First Paperback Edition Used (January 31, 1996)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780919123748
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0919123748
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.5 x 8.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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James Hollis has a private analytic practice and is the executive director of the Jung Educational Center.

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Taylor Ellwood
5.0 out of 5 stars How to transform trauma
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In this book the author explores how to deal with the inevitable realities of moments in our lives when we feel depression, sadness, loss, betrayal and other emotions. He shares that rather than trying to always be happy we should strive for meaning and provides some useful perspectives via Jungian psychology on how a person might do this. It’s another excellent book by this author.
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JN
5.0 out of 5 stars Reads like a novel
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You don't have to know or understand Jung to read this book but Hollis does an excellent job at weaving in Jung's psychology throughout the chapters. I love the non-pathological approach. Hollis is smart, wise and kind. Thank you for this beautiful and thoughtfull book.
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Marc W.
5.0 out of 5 stars Turn trauma or any emotional pain into a growing experience
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At a very low point in my life; my therapist advised I should read this book. It was very helpful on guiding me through an amazingly emotional journey, an emotional cleanse of the mind

After reading it; I took advantage of the power of grief, grief is too often feared versus embraced, I use this book as a text which I reference often. I've given away copies to those whom I feel can use it.
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Jung At Heart
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
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I've ready most of James Hollis' books and this is one of the best. After you read several of his books there are some repetitive parts - but it's always, always, worth a second read. I found this book a huge comfort in understanding the everyday difficulties of simply being and functioning as a human being. I'm eternally grateful to Mr. Hollis for all his work and insight.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book is amazing!
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This is a book that I will re-read time and time again. Really great and highly recommended ♥️
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5.0 out of 5 stars Important work!
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Easy to understand. Important to know. Serving the mystery LOL
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4.0 out of 5 stars Thought Provoking Jungian Book Dealing with Human Difficulties
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I am enjoying reading this book, despite the darkness of the subject matter. It focuses a great deal on acceptance of our common human condition, which includes suffering in a variety of ways. The book has a spiritual undertone and James Hollis has managed to discuss many difficult subjects in a way which anyone (even people who are not religious in an orthodox way) can accept. I find that I can only read it in short spurts...a chapter at a time....because each chapter is truly thought provoking and needs to be "digested" before moving on. I have already recommended it to a number of people and praise the author for the eloquence of his writing, the references he makes to various philosophers and psychologists, and the general feeling that he truly wants to help and support his readers through the difficult human journey called "LIFE".
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another book I can’t recommend enough is “Until Today” devotional by Iyanla Vanzant
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Profound insights on subjects that often trigger deep emotional pain, or the Dark Night of the Soul. I think this book is worth its weight in gold and am grateful to have it as a reference. Another book I can’t recommend enough is “Until Today” devotional by Iyanla Vanzant. Every page contains a profound spiritual lesson on a variety of subjects that will set your thinking straight. Thirty days on each subject! Your own personal Therapist. Only $6.00 on Amazon. I’ve given several as gifts.
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Robert
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book Ever Ordered
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Sonia Romero
5.0 out of 5 stars A master piece for anyone that needs to heal the soul.
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Swamplands of the Soul is a magnificent book that hands a powerful torch to the reader to descend into his/her dark areas and to be brave enough to support the horrendous anxiety and fear of facing the demons that live in the underground of our psiquis and eat the pleasure and real meaning of life.
I am at the moment going throght a swampland and thank to this book I have been able to carry on doing the taks that my soul is asking me to do in order to set myself free of my fear of being alone and feeling abandoned. The book has operated like a magical master talking to my ear and reminding me how important is to be responsible with myself and not to run away falling in another relationship. My taks is to heal my soul and this book is the manual to every reader to do that. Highly recommended to every person that want to take responsibility of his/her own misery.
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Kathleen Helgason
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring!
Reviewed in Canada on June 21, 2018
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Inspiring read for difficult times
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Tim Griffin
5.0 out of 5 stars A new perspective on the swamplands....
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The swamplands are inevitable; its the places in which we question, where we ruminate, where we fear, we feel guilty, where we obsess and distract and ultimately where we deny. By sitting with, listeing to and accepting the swampland states and *appreciating* them, we can humbly grow and realise our human condition. We are, without choice, inevitably redirected back to the swamplands through various points in our lives: how we perceive them, how we treat them, and how we learn and go through them, is our choice.... :) James Hollis has clearly worked hard at this book and I consider it s masterpiece in recognising the darker and more difficult sides of our existence.
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Danie
5.0 out of 5 stars Library treasure
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