New Thinking Allowed with Jeffrey Mishlove Jan 10, 2026 ✪ Members first on January 10, 2026James Tunney, LLM, is an Irish Barrister who has lectured on legal matters throughout the world. He is a poet, a visual artist, and also author of The Mystical Accord: Sutras to Suit Our Times, Lines for Spiritual Evolution. In addition, he has written two dystopian novels — Blue Lies September, and Ireland I Don’t Recognize Who She Is. His website is http://www.jamestunney.com. Here he takes us on a journey through London, following the path of the River Fleet (which is now completely underground.) We pass through locales visited by many esoteric writers, including William Blake, Emanuel Swedenborg, Colin Wilson, Mary Shelley, H. G. Wells, Charles Forte, P. L. Travers, Eckhart Tolle, and Douglas Adams. We visit the grave of Karl Marx and the residence where Vladimir Lenin and Leon Trotsky first met. Ultimately, the journey acquaints us with the sacred power of the goddess. New Thinking Allowed host, Jeffrey Mishlove, PhD, is author of The Roots of Consciousness, Psi Development Systems, and The PK Man. Between 1986 and 2002 he hosted and co-produced the original Thinking Allowed public television series. He is the recipient of the only doctoral diploma in “parapsychology” ever awarded by an accredited university (University of California, Berkeley, 1980). He is also the Grand Prize winner of the 2021 Bigelow Institute essay competition regarding the best evidence for survival of human consciousness after permanent bodily death. He is Co-Director of Parapsychology Education at the California Institute for Human Science. (Recorded on January 19, 2020)

Army Chief Counsel Joseph N. Welch (photo from Caffeinatedrage.com)

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Jung’s Collected Works #12

Psychology and Alchemy

C.G. Jung, Michael Fordham (editor)

A study of the analogies between alchemy, Christian dogma, and psychological symbolism. Revised translation, with new bibliography and index.

About the author

C.G. Jung

Carl Gustav Jung (/jʊŋ/; German: [ˈkarl ˈɡʊstaf jʊŋ]), often referred to as C. G. Jung, was a Swiss psychiatrist and psychotherapist who founded analytical psychology. Jung proposed and developed the concepts of extraversion and introversion; archetypes, and the collective unconscious. His work has been influential in psychiatry and in the study of religion, philosophy, archeology, anthropology, literature, and related fields. He was a prolific writer, many of whose works were not published until after his death.

The central concept of analytical psychology is individuation—the psychological process of integrating the opposites, including the conscious with the unconscious, while still maintaining their relative autonomy. Jung considered individuation to be the central process of human development.

Jung created some of the best known psychological concepts, including the archetype, the collective unconscious, the complex, and synchronicity. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), a popular psychometric instrument, has been developed from Jung’s theory of psychological types.

Though he was a practising clinician and considered himself to be a scientist, much of his life’s work was spent exploring tangential areas such as Eastern and Western philosophy, alchemy, astrology, and sociology, as well as literature and the arts. Jung’s interest in philosophy and the occult led many to view him as a mystic, although his ambition was to be seen as a man of science. His influence on popular psychology, the “psychologization of religion”, spirituality and the New Age movement has been immense.

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Portrait by Vasily Perov, c. 1872

“Fathers and teachers, I ponder, “What is hell?  I maintain that it is the suffering of being unable to love.”

~ Dostoyevsky

Russian novelist (October 30, 1821 – February 9, 1881), short story writer, essayist and journalist. He is regarded as one of the greatest novelists in both Russian and world literature, and many of his works are considered highly influential masterpieces. Wikipedia

These insightful discourses present Pir Vilayat’s wisdom and experience in the practical application of spiritual principles to everyday life, personal growth, and problem solving. The topics include emotion, improving self image, working with energy, relationships, creativity, and awakening to a sense of purpose and meaning in life. The book also provides detailed instructions for meditation practices that can help bring fresh insight to everyday challenges.

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American Metaphysical Religion explores four centuries of American occult and spiritual history from colonial alchemists to twentieth century teachers. The book highlights well known figures such as Manly P. Hall as well as lesser known esoteric leaders and shows how Native Americans, Latinx people, the African diaspora, and mystical communities shaped contemporary spirituality. It examines diverse movements and practices including Rosicrucians, mediumship, Shaker visions, and early twentieth century metaphysical collectives.

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Awakened by Darkness is Paul Levy’s personal story of surviving extreme psychological abuse from his father and finding his inner voice, creative spirit, and life purpose. The book recounts his descent into the depths of insanity and his encounter with archetypal darkness, leading to a transformative spiritual awakening despite misdiagnosis and hospitalization. Paul’s story shows how trauma can be a catalyst for growth and healing and offers insights for anyone seeking to uncover the hidden gifts within darkness.

The Ring Nebula, otherwise known as Messier 57, is approximately 2,500 light years from Earth in the constellation of Lyra. It has a diameter of 4.6 light years across. Credit: NASA, ESA, and C. R

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Portrait by Joseph Karl Stieler, 1828

“Know thyself? If I knew myself, I’d run away.”

~ Goethe

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (August 28, 1749 – March 22, 1832) was a German polymath who is widely regarded as the most influential writer in the German language. His work has had a wide-ranging influence on literary, political, and philosophical thought in the Western world from the late 18th century to the present. Wikipedia

Pico Iyer | TED2025

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From: Maggie Rowe 
Date: Sat, Jan 10, 2026

Hello friends of 50 Words For Snow

Emily and I continue on our expedition into brave new wuuuuurdds (as Emily says), and we’d like to share a few of our favorites from 2025 in the hopes they’ll make good companions for 2026.

Umwelt (German)
The world as an organism can perceive it, shaped entirely by its sensory equipment. A reminder that everyone inhabits a complete reality, but not a complete world. A very grounding idea for a new year. Umwelt episode. Umvelt article

Uitwaaien (Dutch)
Literally, “to let yourself be blown out.” Walking in the wind to clear your head. A permission slip to stop narrating everything and let the weather reset you. Uitwaaien episode Uitwaaien article

L’esprit de l’escalier (French)
The perfect thing you think of too late. A word that releases us from the fantasy of constant cleverness and lets timing be human. L’esprit de l’escalier episode  L’esprit de l’escalier article.

Листопад / Listopad (Russian)
“Falling leaves.” A word that treats letting go as a natural season, not a personal shortcoming. Especially helpful in January. Listopad episode

Vemod (Swedish)
A soft, aching melancholy. The feeling that something is ending and that this is both sad and quietly beautiful. An antidote to forced cheer. Vemod episode

Petrichor
The smell after rain. Proof that renewal doesn’t need a big announcement. Sometimes it just arrives, and you notice you can breathe again. Petrichor episode

We’d love to have you join us on the podcast if you have…

·     a non-English word without an English equivalent

·     a word you’ve made up 

·     a concept you think there should be a word for

·     a word you think should be put on trial 

Just email me back at this address: magsalot@mac.com

Here’s to better words, softer expectations, and a little wind at our backs.

Maggie and Emily

(Contributed by Sara Walker, H.W.)

Published: January 9, 2026 (TheOnion.com)

WALPOLE, NH—Revealing that the series would force Americans to rethink everything they thought they knew about the “cute little fuzzball,” filmmaker Ken Burns announced Friday the release of Mr. Biscuits, a 10-part documentary about the cat he adopted from a local animal shelter. “For decades, I thought The Civil War would stand as my most important contribution to the art form, but Mr. Biscuits will far exceed the impact of any of my prior works,” said Burns, who explained that the sprawling 20-hour-long production begins with sepia-toned footage of a kitten rolling around on a linoleum floor and then, over the strains of Appalachian fiddle music, details the incredible effect that Mr. Biscuits has had on American life since his birth two years ago. “The film chronicles history, culture, and num-num time, recounting foundational events such as the first time Mr. Biscuits jumped into an Amazon box and the day he gave everyone a scare by eating part of a houseplant.” At press time, Mr. Biscuits was reportedly favored to win every major television and film award.