Inner Work - by Robert A Johnson (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

"A practical, step-by-step approach to uncovering the meaning of your dream images"--Applied Jungian Studies

Discover the secrets of your subconscious for spiritual self-healing and profound self-discovery.

We all know our dreams have meaning, but their complexity, creativity, and complete vividness can seem impossible to decipher. Why did that suddenly appear? I haven't thought of her in forever. What is all of this trying to tell me?

In this groundbreaking Jungian approach to dream interpretation and active imagination, Robert A. Johnson offers powerful and practical insight into discovering the depths of our psyche. He makes the astounding case for valuing our subconscious--all the unusual, imaginative, and sometimes intense aspects of our hidden persona--to better understand our conscious selves.

By offering a sweeping framework for decoding dreams and the symbolism the possess, this book exposes:

• How our dreams are entirely unique to us as individuals and cannot be interpreted collectively (a bird means one thing to one person and something else entirely to another)
• How the imaginative images we see in our dreams are actually us communicating to ourselves, and what happens when we learn to listen
• How to integrate our subconscious thoughts into our conscious patterns, and the shocking revelations that come from the harmony of the two
• How a four-step approach to dreamwork--associations, dynamics, interpretations and rituals--can bring us to a place of radical self-understanding and acceptance

Soulful, spiritual, and stunningly revelatory, Inner Work gives readers the tools to fully harness the power of their dreams and subconscious to become the best version of themselves--asleep and awake.

"A staple recommendation for people who want to start paying serious attention to their dreams without getting lost in jargon....a hands-on guide from within the Jungian tradition. It aims to help you cultivate a relationship with your inner life."--Dream Spoken

From the Back Cover

A noted author and Jungian analyst teaches how to use dreams and inner exercises to achieve personal wholeness and a more satisfying life.

Review Quotes

"This book has become my bedside companion, and I often refer to sections for insight into my dreams, inspiration when trying to make them concrete, and guidance when I undertake Active Imagination. Inner Work has kept me busy for years and enriched my life. I hope this engaging, easy-to-read, and fascinating book does the same for you." - Applied Jungian Studies

"A staple recommendation for people who want to start paying serious attention to their dreams without getting lost in jargon....a hands-on guide from within the Jungian tradition. It aims to help you cultivate a relationship with your inner life." - Dream Spoken