Dreams Quote by Joseph Campbell
““Heaven and hell are within us, and all the gods are within us. This is the great realization of the Upanishads of India in the ninth Century B.C. All the gods, all the heavens, all the world, are within us. They are magnified dreams, and dreams are manifestations in image form of the energies of the body in conflict with each other. That is what myth is. Myth is a manifestation in symbolic images, in metaphorical images, of the energies of the organs of the body in conflict with each other. This organ wants this, that organ wants that. The brain is one of the organs.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers, 1988
Human experience reflects inner conflicts; divine and mythic symbols represent opposing bodily energies.
In simple terms: Our inner world mirrors outer myths and gods.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and harmonize inner conflicts.
Themes
mythology
psychology
spirituality
self‑knowledge
Mood
introspective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- therapy
- creative work
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
symbolism
energy dynamics
inner conflict
personality integration
Questions to Reflect On
- How do your personal conflicts shape your worldview?
- What symbols represent your inner tensions?
A Different Perspective
Myths can oversimplify complex psychology.
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