Robert A Johnson

A bestselling author shows how we can reclaim and make peace with the "shadow" side of our personality.

Examines the nature of the psychology of men through a discussion of the legend of Parsifal's quest for the Holy Grail.

Johnson explores these questions in the new edition of She, updated to reflect the growth of his thinking on these subjects.Many writers and scholars have long considered that the ancient myth of Amor and Psyche is really the story of a woman's task of becoming whole, complete, and individuated.

Provides an illuminating explanation of the origins and meaning of romantic love and shows how a proper understanding of its psychological dynamics can revitalize our most important relationships.

The Jungian analyst outlines techniques, through the use of dreams and the active imagination, for integrating the conscious and unconscious selves to achieve personal growth and satisfaction

The esteemed Jungian psychologist counsels on how to cope with feelings of failure or regret in the latter half of life and how to open to a more meaningful existence, even if outer circumstances cannot be changed....

Argues that one should not postpone satisfaction until an external goal is reached, but instead find contentment by honoring the inner self and taking gratification from everyday experiences

It is very dangerous when a wound is so common in a culture that hardly anyone knows there is a problem. Such is the case right now with our wounded feeling function- our inability to find joy, worth, and meaning in life. Robert A. Johnson, the celebrated author of 'He, She', and 'We', revisits two medieval tales and illuminates how this feeling function has become a casualty of our modern times....

Presenting an original and vital model for psychological development, the brilliant and pioneering author ofHe, She, and We offers a new understanding of the stages of personal growth through which maturity and wholeness can be achieved.Using quintessential figures from classical literature--Don Quixote, Hamlet, and Faust--Robert Johnson shows us three clearly defined stages of consciousness...

The bestselling author of He, She, and We analyzes two mythic stories that illuminate the malaise of our time--the wounded feeling function.

A noted Jungian psychoanalyst offers readers a guide to illuminating and maintaining their spiritual lives through an account of his own mystical visions, his encounters with Carl Jung, and his experiences of heavenly bliss

Robert A. Johnson, bestselling author of He, She, We, and other psychology classics, shares a lifetime of insights and experiences in this easy-to-read book on psychological projection - seeing traits in others that are, in fact, our own. Drawing on early Christianity, medieval alchemy, depth psychology, and the myths of "The Flying Dutchman" and "The Once and Future King," he also explores the...

Recounts the myth of Dionysus, argues that society has repressed the positive aspects of ecstasy, and discusses intoxication, addiction, dreams, ritual, and ceremony