Synchronicity and the Goddess of Meaning
Presented by
Gary Bobroff, MA and Cynthia Cavalli, PhD
Sunday, November 12, 2023, 4:00 – 6:00 pm PST (UTC -8)
This program will be recorded and made available publicly on our YouTube channel.
Jung’s recognition of the phenomenon of synchronicity leads us towards an astoundingly deeper view of our world. To sit with the reality of a meaningful event when it occurs is to begin to be led toward a healing experience with the numinous.
In this presentation, we will explore how best to unfold synchronistic experiences, how to observe our over-rationalistic ego objections to their validity and illustrate the difference between a thinking and feeling reception of them.
Held with a view for story and symbol and an appreciation for the special power that authenticity confers, we see a world creating grace and healing; a view shared by the mystics, the alchemists, the Taoists and many indigenous cultures today.
If we can overcome the reductionistic worldview of our culture, synchronicity offers the revelation of a world in which meaning is woven into Nature.
Gary S. Bobroff, MA, holds a Master’s degree in Jungian-oriented Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. He speaks and gives seminars internationally, is the author of the book Knowledge in a Nutshell: Carl Jung, and is the founder of Jungian Online, a website which connects clients with Jungian analysts and psychotherapists, and JUNG Archademy, a website that presents learning opportunities, both live and on video, for a general public audience, from Jungian analysts, psychotherapists, authors and consultants.
Cynthia Cavalli, PhD, is an executive leadership coach and organizational transformation consultant. Her educational background includes degrees in physics, business administration, and human systems. Her corporate experience includes nearly 30 years in aerospace engineering, project management, and strategy development. After extensive Jungian analysis, she began incorporating the principles of synchronicity and symbolism from dreams and mythology into her coaching practice. Dr. Cavalli is passionate about the deep interconnectedness of all things and offers seminars and workshops weaving together insights from complexity science and ancient wisdom traditions. She strives to facilitate personal and organizational transformation and to help people navigate disruptive life events through deep inner work.
Learning objectives:
- Identify and appreciate the role of emotion in synchronistic experiences
- Explain the roles of ego and rationalistic bias in our response to synchronistic experiences
- Determine the broader implications of synchronicity for our worldview