In this episode:We complete our read through of the story, The White Snake, and uncover the stages involved in the work of bringing our creative potential to life.

Let's make this a conversation:Do you have a comment or question about this episode, or about something you would like me to address in a future episode? Please contact me on Facebook (facebook.com/jungiananalyst) or Twitter (@Jason_E_Smith).

For more on living a symbolic life:Please check out my book, Religious but Not Religious: Living a Symbolic Life, available from Chiron Publications.

Sources for quotes and more:

1. The White Snake from 'Grimms' Household Tales,' translated by Margaret Hunt.
2. Episode 14: Serving the Inner Life, pt. 1
3. Episode 15: Serving the Inner Life, pt. 2
4. "laying an infinitesimal grain on the scales of humanity's soul...”~ C.G. Jung in 'The Practice of Psychotherapy, CW16.'
5. 'Just as the Winged Energy of Delight' by Rainer Maria Rilke
6. Episode 2: Noise and the Inner Life
7. "We should not squander our time with all kinds of things — although they may be important and pleasant — which do not constitute wisdom, do not bring salvation, and do not allow for joy to appear." ~ Raimon Panikkar in 'A Dwelling Place for Wisdom.'
8. 'Religious but Not Religious' by Jason E. Smith
9. "Incarnate scraps of hope, courage, determination..." ~ Evelyn Underhill in 'The House of the Soul.'
10. "Not a victory is gained, not a deed of faithfulness or courage is done, except upon a maybe..." ~ William James in 'Is Life Worth Living?'

Music:
"Dreaming Days," "Slow Vibing," and "The Return" by Ketsa are licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0