#155: Creative Codex, Carl Jung, Misfit Artists, Tragic Heroes, and Creative Genius with MJDorian
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My guest today is MJDorian, the host of one of my favourite shows Creative Codex. He is also an artist and composer.

In today’s episode, we talked about…

• Behind the Scenes: An inside look at the making of the podcast show, Creative Codex.

• Carl Jung’s Influence: How Carl Jung’s work has shaped MJDorian's creative process and influenced the reading of The Red Book.

• Modern Impact: What makes Carl Jung's work particularly compelling for today's artists and creatives?

• William Blake Encounter: The mysterious and unexplainable experience with William Blake’s iconic painting, The Ancient of Days.

• Nikola Tesla’s Paradox: Discussing the paradox of Tesla's genius and how his innovative approach can inspire modern artists.

• Kurt Cobain’s Symbolism: Interpreting the rich symbolism and personal references found in Kurt Cobain's lyrics.

• Children’s Drawings: Observations on children's drawings and the exploration of the darker aspects of human nature.

• Creative Decay: Strategies for artists to cope with creative decay, loss of inspiration, and overcoming writer’s block.

• Dreams and Creativity: How recording dreams and taking naps can boost creativity and enhance artistic expression.

Resources Highlighted in This Episode

• MJDorian’s website)

• The Third Eye Drops Podcast)

• The Red Book (Jung))

• MJDorian Patreon)

• My Spiritual Odyssey)

• The Ancient of Days)

• Nikola Tesla & The Paradox of Genius)

• Alexander McQueen • Woven in Shadows)

• Jimi Hendrix Electrifies The Star Spangled Banner)

• Cobain: Montage of Heck (2015))

• The Magic Secrets of Salvador Dali)

• Caravaggio: 100 Famous Paintings Analysis and Biography)

• Chiaroscuro)

• Leonor Fini • The Dark Masquerade)