Self destructiveness can be a spring board for a soulful life like no other if we can realize the meaning in the message, if we refrain from putting a lid on it with medication or inveterate ‘fixing’.
The book tells the story of King Midas from Greek mythology who wished that everything he touched be turned to gold. He only realizes what a curse he’s bought on himself when he embraces his daughter…..
It also tells the backstory, what kind of parents he had and what the family dynamics were that could foster such a terrible desire. How does he live? How does Midas resolve his issues? How does he now approach Dionysus who granted him his hideous wish.
The story uses allegory to reveal how we grow through adversity and foolishness. It looks at the deeper significance of self-destructiveness, as a symbol of something meaningful that can be transformative.
The book has a new preface by Dr Dale Mathers who is a Jungian analyst with his own new book on the shelf, ‘Alchemy and Psychotherapy’.
Enjoy the book and find new ways to make sense of old patterns.
Books are signed and cost £12 plus p+p.
Hi Andy,
I found your blog and your books via https://anupturnedsoul.wordpress.com/2014/01/17/the-absent-father-and-the-devouring-mother/ . I instantly thought that I would get value from reading “Going Mad to Stay Sane.” I looked everywhere online and couldn’t find a copy. I searched all the libraries in my city (Toronto) and there was only one copy anywhere in the city, at a science library at the University of Toronto. Upon showing up to pick it up, it was not on the shelf and nobody could find it, despite being listed as in.
I’m out of ideas about how to get a copy but I’d really love to read the book – is there any place I could find it, or is there any chance you could send me a copy?
Hope all is well. Thank you for writing it and I hope to get a chance to read it soon.
Best,
Alex