Ep 174 - Beauty, Aging and the Narcissus Myth

Psychology and Spirituality | Beauty, Aging and the Narcissus Myth With Marcia Trajano and Dr. Anahy Fonseca When the Mirror Changes… Who Are You Then? Aging, the passing of youth, and the subtle loss of the reflection we once knew—these are private griefs often left unspoken. In our newest episode of Psychology & Spirituality, Dr. Anahy Fonseca joins Marcia Trajano to explore the psychological and spiritual journey of facing our changing self. From Narcissus to Dorian Gray, from silver hair to wrinkles, we reflect on how Spiritist psychology and Joanna de Ângelis’ wisdom guide us to find spiritual beauty in life’s transformations. Let's discuss why our “cracks” can be our gold, and why losing our reflection can be the first step to discovering the eternal self. References: · Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life - James Hollis · Modern Man in Search of a Soul - Carl Gustav Jung · Plenitude - Joanna de Ângelis| Divaldo Pereira Franco · Self-Discovery: An Interior Search - Joanna de Ângelis| Divaldo Pereira Franco · The Gospel According to Spiritism - Allan Kardec · The Picture of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde · The Prism of Grief: Love, Loss and Awakening Across the Seasons of Life - Jussara Korngold · The Search for Happiness - Joanna de Ângelis| Divaldo Pereira Franco · The Spirits' Book - Allan Kardec · Two Essays on Analytical Psychology: Specifically for the exploration of the "Persona" and the "Collective Unconscious." - Carl Gustav Jung Inspirations: · Jussara Korngold The Prism of Grief: Love, Loss and Awakening Across the Seasons of Life explores grief as a multidimensional and evolving experience that refracts through different “seasons” of life. Rather than viewing loss as a single emotional state, the book presents grief as a prism that reveals love, memory, meaning, and spiritual awakening in varied ways over time. It emphasizes that healing is not linear but cyclical, shaped by personal history, relationships, and inner growth. The work ultimately reframes grief as a transformative process that deepens awareness, compassion, and connection to life. · Kintsugi philosophy Kintsugi is the Japanese practice and philosophy of repairing broken pottery using lacquer mixed with gold, silver, or platinum. Rather than hiding cracks, kintsugi highlights them, transforming breakage into visible beauty. Philosophically, it reflects the acceptance of imperfection, impermanence, and resilience, aligning with wabi-sabi aesthetics. It suggests that wounds and repairs are part of an object’s history and value, not defects to conceal. In a broader sense, kintsugi is often used as a metaphor for human healing, showing that brokenness can become a source of strength and meaning. · Narcissus The myth of Narcissus tells the story of a beautiful youth who becomes captivated by his reflection in a pool of water, unable to look away. Consumed by self-love and fixation, he wastes away and dies, later transforming into the flower that bears his name. The myth symbolizes excessive self-absorption, the dangers of vanity, and the loss of authentic connection with others. In psychology, it is often interpreted as a warning about ego inflation and the inability to form reciprocal relationships due to self-centered fixation. · The Picture of Dorian Gray. The Picture of Dorian Gray follows a young man who remains outwardly youthful while a hidden portrait reflects the corruption of his soul as he pursues pleasure without moral restraint. Influenced by Lord Henry, Dorian indulges in vanity, excess, and detachment from consequences, leading to spiritual decay and eventual tragedy. The novel is critical to discussions of aging because it separates physical aging from moral and psychological deterioration, exposing the illusion of eternal youth and warning against rejecting natural human development and responsibility. This episode is presented by: • Mansão de Caminho - https://mansaodocaminho.com.br • United States Spiritist Federation - https://spiritist.us • International Spiritist Council - https://cei-spiritistcouncil.com • AME Brasil - https://amebrasil.org.br #JoannadeAngelis #PsychologyAndSpirituality #Anahy#MarciaTrajano #divaldopereirafranco #Spiritism #JoannaDeAngelis #ego #egoillusions #grief #jameshollis #oscarwilde #doriangray #narcissism #carlgustavjung