99: Béa Gonzalez - Invocation and Sophia Cycles
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
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In this episode, we explore the enriching journey of Bea Gonzalez, an accomplished novelist, and facilitator of a depth-oriented women's collective. Known for her innate ability to weave stories, Bea intertwines feminine wisdom with a holistic approach to understanding the world, as demonstrated in her widely acclaimed work on sophiacycles.com. Our conversation starts with Bea's early dreams of professional writing, a passion that has blossomed into several published novels with Harper Collins and beyond. We investigate the significance of writing as active imagination, taking cues from Jung's Red Book. Bea presents the intriguing notion that everyone should write a novel, an exercise in self-exploration and a canvas to observe the interactions of our inner personalities. Drawing from Jungian psychology, Bea highlights the value of this framework as a lens to perceive reality. Its influence manifests in her growth and resonates powerfully within the groups she leads. As we navigate through the intricate labyrinth of Jung’s Collected Works and post-Jungian writers, Bea emphasizes writing as not merely a craft but a spiritual path. We discuss the potency of storytelling, the exploration of the self through narratives, and the harmonious dance of the masculine and feminine. Engaging with the profound insights of Iain McGilchrist, we uncover the junctures where his work converges with Jung's philosophy. The dialogue evolves to encompass topics such as the inner struggles we all face, the societal impacts of shadow projection in politics, and the significance of the multiplicity of the pantheon versus the social value of a monotheistic god. With her women's groups as a platform for meaningful conversations, Bea eloquently underscores the importance of discussing and writing about these explorations, fostering a vibrant exchange of ideas that spur personal and collective growth. Tune in for a profound exploration into the heart of depth psychology.
Bio:
Béa Gonzalez is a writer, lecturer, and educator. Her first two novels were published in Canada by HarperCollins and in seven other countries [the UK, USA, Spain, Germany, Holland, and Serbia]. Her second novel, The Mapmaker's Opera, was adapted into a musical by Kevin Purcell which was featured at the 2014 New York Musical Theatre Festival. She is also the founder of SophiaCycles, a project aimed at teaching metaphorical thinking through an examination of classical works, fairy tales, and myths and can be found on UA-cam, Twitter, and Instagram @sophiacycles. Invocation is her third novel.
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I’ve followed Bea on Twitter for years. She’s wonderful.
This is when the internet shines. What wonderful wise intelligent humans the internet is exposing me to that I may never have listened to , read or seen otherwise.
I’m 60yrs old and the last 12 years the internet / UA-cam and podcasts - James Hollis, Richard Rohr, etc saved me …I left school at 15yrs old to start work - I have been educated, expanded me, it’s deeply affected me and helped me with my background. Thank you
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I'm so glad you found the project! Believe me, it's been an absolute gift to continue on this path.
Wow! Thanks for bringing together this fascinating, nuanced and wide-reaching conversation. A delight.
It is my absolute joy! Thank you for joining us.
Great conversation. Thank you Bea.
Love her work...also her brother Andre ❤
wow Bea speaks so fast
She's bursting with knowledge and insight :)
Oh yeah smarty-pants...why aren't you "talking" to Latin America ?