Word and Life’s longtime teacher and mentor, psychotherapist David Richo, draws from history, Jungian psychology, Buddhism, nature, and other spiritual traditions to illuminate our connection to the “helpers” we call upon to navigate life. Some of the assisting forces in our lives are visible, and some are invisible. Some are with us for life; some come and go. Spiritual assisting forces could be bodhisattvas and saints — or partners in a relationship who are allies to one another.
In this deeply engaging inquiry, Dr. Richo will explore the ways in which the archetype of the ally is necessary if we are ever to be fully who we are — explaining how assisting forces are in and around us, and how we can be one to others. In his book, which we will read together, Richo offers a compelling and accessible view — and time-tested practices including meditation, self-inquiry, journaling, and affirmations — that help us recognize and access the allies in our lives.
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About Dr. David Richo
DAVID RICHO, PHD, is a psychotherapist, teacher, writer, and workshop leader whose work emphasizes the benefits of mindfulness and loving-kindness in personal growth and emotional well-being. He combines Jungian, poetic, and mythic perspectives with the intention of integrating the psychological and the spiritual. David is a longtime presenter at Word and Life.