My guest today is MJDorian, the host of one of my favourite shows Creative Codex. He is also an artist and composer.

In today’s episode, we talked about…

1. Behind the Scenes: An inside look at the making of the podcast show, Creative Codex.
2. Carl Jung’s Influence: How Carl Jung’s work has shaped MJDorian's creative process and influenced the reading of The Red Book.
3. Modern Impact: What makes Carl Jung's work particularly compelling for today's artists and creatives?
4. William Blake Encounter: The mysterious and unexplainable experience with William Blake’s iconic painting, The Ancient of Days.
5. Nikola Tesla’s Paradox: Discussing the paradox of Tesla's genius and how his innovative approach can inspire modern artists.
6. Kurt Cobain’s Symbolism: Interpreting the rich symbolism and personal references found in Kurt Cobain's lyrics.
7. Children’s Drawings: Observations on children's drawings and the exploration of the darker aspects of human nature.
8. Creative Decay: Strategies for artists to cope with creative decay, loss of inspiration, and overcoming writer’s block.
9. Dreams and Creativity: How recording dreams and taking naps can boost creativity and enhance artistic expression.

Resources Highlighted in This Episode

• MJDorian’s website
• The Third Eye Drops Podcast
• The Red Book (Jung)
• MJDorian Patreon
• My Spiritual Odyssey
• The Ancient of Days
• Nikola Tesla & The Paradox of Genius
• Alexander McQueen • Woven in Shadows
• Jimi Hendrix Electrifies The Star Spangled Banner
• Cobain: Montage of Heck (2015)
• The Magic Secrets of Salvador Dali
• Caravaggio: 100 Famous Paintings Analysis and Biography
• Chiaroscuro
• Leonor Fini • The Dark Masquerade

In May this year, in Manchester, I witnessed an aurora reminiscent of angels descending to earth. Later, I came across trending news on X about a blue meteor appearing in Portugal. Coupled with constantly seeing fractal geometries in purple, gold, and green during breathwork sessions, and Buddhist mandala patterns, I've been in a dreamlike state, prompting me to ask myself deeply: What exactly is our universe up to?

During a recent breathwork session, I suddenly saw my Huachuma (San Pedro) guide playing the flute in the valley, calling me back into the embrace of one of Peru's most sacred plants. So, I immediately booked a train ticket and headed to The Lighthouse Retreat to seek guidance and find clarity.

The past four days in the remote mountains of Portugal felt like I've lived millions of years, experiencing the joys and sorrows of everything... I wanted to record my thoughts and feelings, but I realised the limitations of written words. So, I'll leave these scattered notes here, in the hope that if you happen to stumble upon this piece, you can personally experience this natural gift and interpret the messages that Huachuma communicates through your own bodily sensations.

Books/links mentioned in this episode:

• The Lighthouse Retreat
• Transcendental Meditation
• Exploring Psychedelic Journeys
• Life is nothing but a grand role-playing game
• Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
• Sisyphus
• The Doors
• The Doors of Perception

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The written article of this piece can be found on Chiwi Journal Substack

Based on the advice of an online mentor who suggests exploring influential books called 'earthquake books'—those that can significantly shake and impact our perspectives—one such powerful book is the profound works of Carl Jung.

As I explore Jung's works, certain sections of his books have left a lasting mark on how I perceive things, resonating deeply with my journey. So I recorded this episode to share my learnings.

Books/articles mentioned in this episode:

• Memories, Dreams, Reflections: An Autobiography
• The Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious
• The Red Book
• CATAFALQUE: Carl Jung and the End of Humanity
• Tom Morgan's newsletter
• In Basel
• Rudolf Steiner
• Goetheanum
• Retrospect on My Two Years at Leipzig. 1868.
• I Ching (易经）
• Mandala
• Higanbana

“Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.”

- Carl Jung