Comments on: An Interview With James Hollis

By: Rajanna Gangaiah

Rajanna Gangaiah — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 12:23:47 +0000

I am impreesed by what Hollis says about leaders

“Too often leadership is comprised of those most driven, least secure, most owned by the unconscious to have the wherewithal to examine themselves”

Perhaps when they are driven to the wall as it happening in North Africa they will eamine themselves

By: John Millard

John Millard — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 02:00:07 +0000

What matters most to me at this very moment is that I left my new copy of “What Matters Most” on the seat of the plane yesterday and I rather wish to read it all.

What also matters, or rather, will happily happen, is that this wonderfully helpful wisdom will be picked up and savoured by another and perhaps another and I can easily order another.

Thank you Mr Hollis and travel well …

By: John

John — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:49:11 +0000

I’m struggling through mid-life issues, namely: divorce. But many of the other, deeper issues around “meaning” have plagued me for many years. It’s just that the pain from my divorce has finally forced me to seek deeper meaning. I found the “second half of life” book at a bookstore and am a little more than half way through. I have found it extremely helpful and enlightening. I’m a convert!

Oh, and I have nothing against someone quoting scripture. It’s a little out of place in this forum, but hey, whatever you’re into…

By: Lisa Barnes

Lisa Barnes — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:51:08 +0000

This is the most difficult book that I have ever read. And by the end, the most helpful in my search for who I really am. Thank you so much.

By: Ted Brennan

Ted Brennan — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 01:42:00 +0000

“When the student is ready- the teacher appears”. I suspect and hope that Dr Hollis’ soulful contributions will find mainstream access as we continue hurdling toward the consequences of collective unconscious chaos.

By: William Smith

William Smith — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:12:34 +0000

I am so happy to see James Hollis “following his passion”. I was lucky enough to be an undergraduate at a small Southern New Jersey College.

Of the thirt-two classes required to graduate, I took eighteen of them with Dr. Hollis-though it was Jim at that time. I actually re-enrolled as a freshman after graduation-things were pretty loose at that time and place. so I could continue to study with him.

It came as a surprise and disappointment that not all of advanced studies were of the calibre Dr. Hollis provided.
What spiritual and intellectual powers remain in my life are a direct result of our three year nexus.

I apologize about any protocol violations as this forum seems to a critical exchange of ideas and I have nothing to add but….Thank You.

William G. Smith
Marin County, CA

By: Angelo Hunt

Angelo Hunt — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 20:39:21 +0000

I happened upon a copy of “What Matters Most” a few week in advance of it’s release. I have been stirred to wonderful uncomfort.

By: Jean Joseph

Jean Joseph — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:37:17 +0000

For me, “The Middle Passage” has become like a Bible on my night table. I read from it when I need encouragement and am fighting dispair.

By: Rizwan

Rizwan — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 06:06:31 +0000

Dr. Hollis, to comment on your remark about the satisfaction one gains from writing a book, even when the ‘body is tired and the soul is diverted’, I wanted to proclaim how your books have been a blessing to me in navigating my own “journey”. I am of the Muslim faith, and find your writings to engender that very humility, maturity of mind, and expansion of “self”, that my faith calls on me to have. I discovered about Jung through your works and believe that he as well as you are powerful secular testaments to the reality of the Divine – the Divine which each of us encounters in our own unique way in life.

An oral tradition attributed to the prophet Mohamed says that 3 types of deeds continue to bring blessings to one’s soul even after death. These deeds are: a) having produced some knowledge (or literature) by which mankind continues to benefit; b) having built something like a school by which people continue benefit; c) A pious son or daughter who continues to sincerely pray for them even after they have passed on. In that spirit I wanted to thank you for your books and the great insight you bring, both now and in the future.

By: BUD

BUD — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:41:10 +0000

Dr. Hollis does a wonderful service here and in his writings to get across points of view that are disturbing to the souls who need it most. Those willing to do their work in the growth process of living and take responsibility for it will benefit here. Those lost in religion, or the act of blaming, or any other form of dependency which prods one to look outward rather than inward for the answers will no doubt feel threatened and lash out against this kind of help. Thank goodness it is there at the very least for the consideration of all in due time.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 18:44:44 +0000

I look forward to his upcoming speaking engagement.

By: Len Kingsley

Len Kingsley — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 22:30:10 +0000

I have read all of James Hollis’s books including his current work. My experience has been very positive. I find when I need clarification on major life issues and transitions, I refer to Hollis’s books and usually find clear, concise and honest writing on the matter. I am grateful to him for his insight and wisdom which, I feel certain, he has earned.

By: anonymous

anonymous — Mon, 28 May 2007 16:44:58 +0000

James Hollis makes so much sense and puts Jung in language for all to understand. What he says is so clear; if more people would take the time to examine themselves, and look within for some answers, and for some questions, the world would be a better place.

By: anonymous

anonymous — Mon, 28 May 2007 16:44:31 +0000

How is quoting wonderful and apropos scripture being a “Radical Christian extemist”. Sounds like someone maybe slightly judgemental,testy and foolish!

By: Paula

Paula — Mon, 28 May 2007 16:44:05 +0000

This is the road to the core. This is the only road to the core

By: xjt

xjt — Mon, 28 May 2007 16:43:38 +0000

Anonymous: I wish you radical Christian extremists would stop trying to recruit everyone into your lifestyle. I really do.

By: anonymous

anonymous — Mon, 28 May 2007 16:43:08 +0000

Perhaps your search has not been in vain…Call to Me, and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know.
Jeremiah 33:3
Faith is a gift…comes by hearing
hearing by the Word of God.

By: Norman Rosenblood

Norman Rosenblood — Mon, 28 May 2007 16:42:32 +0000

Dr. Hollis’s conclusion about Freud’s eclipse and the abiding value of Jung is moot. Freud’s relationship to biology doesn’t preclude his analysis of culture and myth. Dr. Hollis might do well to take a look at Edward Glover’s
book:FREUD AND JUNG.

Norman Rosenblood, Ph.D.

By: Nicholas

Nicholas — Mon, 28 May 2007 16:41:45 +0000

Dr Hollis is the best Jungian writer in the world at the moment.

Actually Hollis answers to a question that presuposes the “eclipse of Freud” and by his answer it is obvious that he disagrees!