Michelle P. (MichellePostOffice) reviewed The Middle Passage: From Misery to Meaning in Midlife (Studies in Jungian Psychology By Jungian Analysts) on + 74 more book reviews
Hollis really honors the second half of life. He sees it as a time to continue growth and weave the meaning of our lives, while the first half is dedicated to ego, separation from parents and establishing oneself in the world.
The transformation from Misery to Meaning can happen if we grow past the ego/achievement part of life, and allow our unconscious/shadow/less developed parts more of a role. Instead of achievement and ego-oriented goals, Hollis recommends we focus on meaning, and the individuation that comes from truly growing up into an independent being who collaborates with others for a greater good, while remaining him/her self.
The transformation from Misery to Meaning can happen if we grow past the ego/achievement part of life, and allow our unconscious/shadow/less developed parts more of a role. Instead of achievement and ego-oriented goals, Hollis recommends we focus on meaning, and the individuation that comes from truly growing up into an independent being who collaborates with others for a greater good, while remaining him/her self.
