This exciting episode starts right where it says it does as we open a dialogue for the expansion of our own ideas. I'm really happy to share this content with everyone!

Jung, as an analytical psychologist and therapist, could not accept that a state of pure enlightened awareness and overcoming of self could be attained, releasing the individual from the suffering of this world.

Rather, by opening up awareness of the unconscious, the Self could attain an improved state of equilibrium, of wholeness.

We may, he thought, be better and more balanced selves, but not, in this life, wholly cease to be suffering selves.

The unity he sought "is not that of undifferentiated oneness, but rather a harmony, a balance sought through the interplay of opposing but complementary forces."

Like most occult practices, the true value of alchemy is hidden underneath much obscure symbolism, warding off the muggles, and keeping the secrets within.

What alchemy is actually fixated on is spiritual development - with the end goal being a state of awareness, completion and harmony. If you’re saying that this sounds familiar, you’re right - it’s similar to the states that we see in other religious or esoteric traditions, including tarot (the world card), and buddhism (enlightenment), as just a few examples.

Alchemy is another thread that links all religions and faiths to the vast Indra’s net of spirituality.

I'm extremely humbled by the amount of support that Beyond Meaning: The Hidden Science of Thought has received over the last few months since I last uploaded an episode.

I've said it before but this podcast was created as a way for me to express the ideas and symbols that have taken such a deep root within my own life. The fact that these ideas resonate with listeners across the entire globe is so incredible to me.

With that being said, the show's content is still in the same formula and we dive into new concepts that we have not touched upon yet here in the show.

What happens when you reach infinity? Why would we want to experience so much novelty in such a limited life? What is the purpose of our identity?

Thanks for tuning in,

Sai