The Basics of Dionysophy
Bridging the Gap
After a year of working on Dionysophy, I noticed that the gap between Dionysophy and my previous project, Dream Sanctuary, was becoming too wide. In truth, Dionysophy is pretty mysterious, even for me. This means that the typical online visitor is left with a lot of guessing about what Dionysophy actually is.
To respond to this problem, here are six short videos that will help you find out whether Dionysophy is for you or not.
Enjoy,
Axel
Dionysophy Basics 01: Eros
Dionysophy Basics 02: From the Head to the Heart
Notes
After making this video, I remembered that the anatomical part of the body I am pointing to is not just the vagus nerve, but is called the thymus.
Relocating Attention Within
James W. Pennebaker, Expressive Writing: Words that Heal
James W. Pennebaker, Opening Up by Writing It Down: How Expressive Writing Improves Health and Eases Emotional Pain
Self-Authoring Suite
The Benefits of Writing, by Jordan Peterson and Raymond Mar
Dionysophy Basics 03: Dream Interpretation
Notes
A Template For Dream Interpretation
How to practice dream interpretation
Robert A. Johnson, Inner Work: Using Dreams and Active Imagination for Personal Growth
Dionysophy Basics 04: Active Imagination
Notes
Around the end of the video, f.lux turned into night settings.
8 C's of Self
IFS therapists about unblending:
No Bad Parts: Unblending From Protectors in IFS Therapy (Dr. Tori Olds)
Unblending From a Protective Part - IFS Skills Training Manual (The Ordinary Sacred)
How to Unblend from Your Parts - IFS Therapy Meditation (John Clarke Therapy)
An IFS Exercise for Unblending from your Parts
An example of unburdening:
IFS Complete Unburdening Session
Dionysophy Basics 05: Future Perspectives (Review)
Notes
Dream Sanctuary
A Visual Guide to Jung’s Later Works
Mindmap
Dionysophy on X
Dionysophy on Substack
Dionysophy Basics 06: Dream Incubation
Further Recommendations
There is a seventh topic that is part of the fundamentals of Dionysophy, and it's the mind-body connection. I recommend looking at the following influential books:
Maté, Gabor. When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress
Miller, Alice. The Body Never Lies: The Lingering Effects of Hurtful Parenting
Van der Kolk, Bessel. The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
A good overview of the topic can be found in this talk by Gabor Maté:
When the Body Says No:Mind/body Unity and the Stress-Disease Connection W/ Dr. Gabor Maté
As far as practice goes, I have found the modality Somatic Experiencing very useful. Created by Peter Levine, going to a Somatic Experiencing therapist was able to help me start reconnecting to my body.
Nature's Lessons in Healing Trauma: An Introduction to Somatic Experiencing® (SE™)
What's next?
Hopefully, the basics clarified the questions you might have about Dionysophy and whether this path of self-knowledge is for you or not.
If that's up your alley, join us in the Community. The material I present there is more personal, more immediate, and, of course, less polished. It's about exploring new territory in a way that is livable for the human ego. Engaging the unconscious is very demanding and there are no shortcuts to it.
Otherwise, Dionysophy remains open to the public. You'll find long-form content on Living Symbols, thought-provoking essays on Substack, and a social media presence on X.
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