James Hollis: The Goal of Life Is Meaning, Not Happiness

Sounds True: Insights at the Edge

Tami Simon

Religion, Religion & Spirituality

4.6 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 9 June 2020

⏱️ 62 minutes

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Dr. James Hollis is a Jungian analyst, a former executive director of the Jung Society of Washington, DC, and a professor of Jungian studies for Saybrook University of San Francisco/Houston. He is the author of 16 books including Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life, Living an Examined Life, and, most recently, Living Between Worlds. In this podcast, Tami Simon speaks with Dr. Hollis about his latest work and the increasing sense of importance for many people around living more meaningful lives. They also discuss how to find resilience during difficult times, how our souls let us know when we're not on the right path, the difference between "meaning" and "purpose," and more.

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0:00.0	Welcome to Insights at the Edge, produced by Sounds True. My name is Tammy Simon. I'm the founder of Sounds True, and I'd love to take a moment to introduce you to the new Sounds True Foundation. The Sounds True Foundation is dedicated to
0:16.0	creating a wiser and kinder world by making transformational education widely available.
0:24.6	We want everyone to have access to transformational tools such as mindfulness, emotional
0:32.0	awareness, and self-compassion. is a
0:35.0	emotional awareness and self-compassion, regardless of financial, social, or physical challenges.
0:39.0	The Sounds True Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to providing these transformational tools to
0:46.4	communities in need including at-risk youth, prisoners, veterans, and those in developing countries.
0:54.0	If you'd like to learn more or feel inspired to become a supporter,
0:58.0	please visit sounds true foundation.org. You're listening to Insights at the Edge.
1:07.0	Today my guest is James Hollis.
1:13.0	Jim, as he's called by friends and associates,
1:16.0	is a Jungian analyst, a former director of the Young Society of Washington, D.C.
1:22.0	and a professor of Jung, D.C. and the Professor of Jungian Studies for Seabrook University of San Francisco, Houston.
1:29.0	During this recording, he told me that he was just turning 80 years old.
1:35.0	Jim Hollis is a best-selling author whose 15 books include
1:40.0	finding meaning in the second half of life.
1:42.8	What matters most and living and examined life?
1:46.9	Which sounds true, Jim Hollis has reported
1:49.2	an audio learning series called Through the Dark Wood and written a new book, Living Between Worlds,
1:57.0	Finding Personal Resilience in Challenging Times.
2:01.0	Recently, I've heard more and more people talking about how we have come upon a time where people
2:09.2	are admitting that they are looking for more meaning in their life.
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