Carl Jung, AA, and the Unconscious: A Journey with Father Bill W.
Recovery is making conscious what has been unconscious.
Have you ever wondered what happens when addiction meets the unconscious mind? In this episode, Father Bill W., an Episcopal priest in long-term recovery, takes listeners on a journey into the depths of the unconscious. Inspired by the work of Carl Jung and the transformative practice of Two-Way Prayer, Father Bill shares his unique perspective on addiction and recovery.
He guides you through exercises that reveal the hidden aspects of your psyche, demonstrating how imagination and inner work can make the unconscious conscious. The conversation highlights the limitations of willpower alone in overcoming addiction and underscores the importance of surrender and ego deflation. Father Bill also discusses the necessity of a psychic change and spiritual experience for lasting recovery.
Whether you're in a 12-Step program or simply curious about the spiritual dimensions of recovery, this episode offers a thought-provoking look at how tapping into the unconscious can lead to profound transformation.