CARLSBAD, Calif., May 1, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Understand the role played by the higher imagination in bringing about the conception, gestation, and birth of the divine-human consciousness within each of us through The Knowledge that Leads to Wholeness, the fascinating book written by Robert Lloyd. In this insightful book, he reveals connections between the Gnostics and the depth psychology of Carl Jung.
At the root of Western cultures, there is a hidden tradition based on self-knowledge that, if embraced, can lead one to psychological and spiritual wholeness, and by extension can save American culture from its slow demise. In The Knowledge that Leads to Wholeness Dr. Lloyd explores the esoteric side of Carl Jung and reveals the connections between Jung's pivotal theory of individuation, i.e. the journey to wholeness, and the powerful, visionary myths told by the pioneers of the psyche, the Gnostics. He details what happens to a person who is on the road to wholeness, how the person will change, and how a new divine-human identity will be born into the world as a result of undertaking this transformational odyssey.
The Knowledge that Leads to Wholeness is the first book to specifically illustrate how the major Gnostic myths underlie Jung's theory of individuation. It is a compelling and in-depth examination of a life-changing journey that begins with the author discovering the forgotten secrets of the Gnostics. These secrets are gradually unveiled as the author and his loyal dog, Gold, are initiated, each in their own way, to put the ancient knowledge into practice. Though this is a work of nonfiction, there is an imaginative narrative running through the book, weaving various ideas and insights together in the context of a story.
This book shows how psychology may complement religious experience and vice versa. It encourages the reader to take the journey for himself or herself. The kind of person that emerges from the journey is the kind of person needed to save American culture from self-destruction. Thus, the book shows the reader not only how to find personal fulfillment, but also shows how his or her life can save a dying civilization and possibly the whole planet. You can purchase a copy of this fantastic book at your nearest book retailer or online at Xlibris.com. Buy a copy now and discover The Knowledge that Leads to Wholeness!
About the Author
Robert Lloyd, Ph.D., holds three degrees that qualify him to write this book: a bachelor of arts in philosophy and religion, a master of arts in marriage and family therapy, and a doctorate in depth psychology. While researching his dissertation at Pacifica Graduate Institute in Carpenteria, California, Dr. Lloyd gave lectures to students and faculty about the topic of his research: the relationship between Jung's theory of individuation and the ancient Gnostic myths. The author is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has been in clinical practice in the Los Angeles and San Diego area for fifteen years.
The Knowledge that Leads to Wholeness * by Robert Lloyd
Gnostic Myths Behind Jung's Theory of Individuation
Publication Date: March 26, 2007
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