450. Anne Baring

Anne Baring, born 1931. MA Oxon. Jungian analyst. Author and co-author of 7 books. The ground of all her work is a deep interest in history and the spiritual, mythological, shamanic and artistic traditions of different cultures. Her website is devoted to the affirmation of a new vision of reality and the challenges facing us at this crucial time of choice. It includes her many talks, lectures and seminars as well as interviews and talks on YouTube. Books: The Dream of the Cosmos The Myth of the Goddess: Evolution of an Image The Divine Feminine: Exploring The Feminine Face of God Around The World The Mystic Vision: Daily Encounters with the Divine Soul Power: An Agenda for a Conscious Humanity Discussion of this interview in the BatGap Community Facebook Group. Transcript of this interview Interview recorded April 14, 2018. YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Buddha at the Gas Pump 00:04:51 - The Beginnings of Interest in Religion and Studies 00:09:17 - Beings in Other Dimensions 00:13:26 - The Defense Mechanism of the Ego 00:18:00 - The Inner Quest and the Call to Adventure 00:23:26 - Christianity and the Blame Game 00:27:52 - Non-violent response vs. Fighting back 00:32:16 - Nature as a Participation with Brothers and Sisters 00:37:32 - The Disconnect between Conscious and Unconscious Mind 00:42:38 - The Catastrophic Consequences of Nuclear War 00:47:06 - The Capacity for Kindness and Love 00:51:16 - The Evil of Nuclear Weapons 00:55:55 - Trauma and the Human Condition 01:00:34 - The Awakening of the Soul of Humanity 01:04:54 - The Transition to an Enlightened Society 01:09:22 - Nassim Haramein and the Rediscovery of Ancient Civilizations 01:13:44 - The Divine Ground 01:17:59 - The Miracle of the Body and Consciousness 01:21:55 - The Soul and the Sea of Being 01:26:26 - Breaking Down the Firewall between Worlds 01:30:20 - The Council of Nicaea and the Feminine Aspect of the Holy Spirit 01:34:29 - The Power of YouTube for Communication and Support 01:38:46 - The Complex Business of Individuation and Spiritual Realization 01:43:32 - The Middle Way and Gentle Spiritual Practice 01:47:57 - The Alchemical Process of Purification 01:52:03 - The Myth of Eve and its Impact on Women 01:56:10 - Balancing Career and Family Life 02:00:42 - The Civilization of Old Europe with Marija Gimbutas 02:04:54 - Gaining Perspective on Life and Past Lives 02:09:38 - Finding the Ticket in the Sock Drawer 02:13:25 - Conclusion of Interview