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Ever Widening Circles & Mystical Moments: Autobiographical, Historical, Spiritual, Psychological & Political

Ever Widening Circles & Mystical Moments:   Autobiographical, Historical, Spiritual, Psychological & Political

Ever Widening Circles and Mystical Moments is a long-awaited memoir by Jean Shinoda Bolen MD that invites readers to journey through a life interwoven with personal experiences and historical events. The book begins with Bolen’s childhood, marked by her Japanese American family’s forced relocation from California following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. This experience—along with her early eye surgery and frequent moves to different states and schools where she was perceived as an “exotic other”—deeply impacted Bolen’s worldview and led her to pursue a career as an author, activist, psychiatrist, and Jungian analyst.



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Ever Widening Circles and Mystical Moments is a long-awaited memoir by Jean Shinoda Bolen MD that invites readers to journey through a life interwoven with personal experiences and historical events. The book begins with Bolen’s childhood, marked by her Japanese American family’s forced relocation from California following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. This experience—along with her early eye surgery and frequent moves to different states and schools where she was perceived as an “exotic other”—deeply impacted Bolen’s worldview and led her to pursue a career as an author, activist, psychiatrist, and Jungian analyst.

Throughout the memoir, Bolen examines the archetypes, synchronicities, and mystical moments that guided her life choices, including her decision to pursue medicine, her evolving relationship with spirituality, her work as a Jungian whistleblower and leader in the women’s spirituality movement, and advocacy for circle gatherings as part of The Millionth Circle initiative.  She candidly shares her personal challenges, including her brother’s struggles after a birth injury, the complexities of her marriage, and her son’s battle with neurofibromatosis. Bolen emphasizes the importance of finding meaning in life even amidst adversity. She encourages readers to embrace their authentic purpose, using her own experiences to illustrate the significance of love, gratitude, and the power of collective action.

Praise for Jean Shinoda Bolen’s Ever Widening Circles & Mystical Moments:    Autobiographical, Historical, Spiritual, Psychological & Political

 “Read Doctor Jean Bolen’s, Ever Widening Circles and Mystical Moments, and discover the many and mystical ways that your life and experience are included.” 

Gloria Steinem, Feminist Activist, Author Co-Founder Ms. Magazine

“An internationally renowned psychiatrist and a widely respected feminist Jean Shinoda Bolen’s Ever Widening Circles & Mystical Moments is a profoundly inspiring testament to a life lived with courage, purpose, and a deep commitment to humanity. She masterfully weaves her personal journey with universal truths that capture the essence of a life dedicated to transformation, understanding, and the unwavering pursuit of truth. With every page of this autobiography, she offers not just her story, but also an invitation to explore the richness of our own lives and the subtle yet powerful forces that shape them. Her work continues to illuminate pathways for a more compassionate, empathic, inclusive and peace-loving world. A must read for all.”

Ambassador Anwarul K. Chowdhury, Former Under-Secretary-General and High Representative of the United Nations, Founder, Global Movement for The Culture of Peace

“This is the unusual story of an extraordinary woman’s life as a Jungian psychiatrist and as a spiritual seeker.  In these pages Jean Shinoda Bolen reveals for the first time her private life, including many photographs, and she takes her readers to the realm of the soul as she has done in all her bestselling books. A fascinating memoir for her millions of fans and an open invitation for those who need inspiration in these difficult times.”

 Isabel Allende, Author

“As she has so generously done throughout her life’s journey, Jean Shinoda Bolen offers us – in the form of her memoir – a map to carry readers through the phases of her life’s inquiries, challenges and the books she has birthed, that parallel and share insight into the various phases of feminist movements. This is a must read for anyone seeking an archetypal insight into the historical arc of women’s evolutionary liberatory movements, discoveries and practices.”

Nina Simons, Author, Co-Founder BIONEERS and Chief Relationship Officer

“Jean’s autobiographical book, Ever Widening Circles and Mystical Moments, is a reflective journey, filled with thoughts and insights gained as she engages with her experiences. By being willing to share on a personal level, she encourages the reader to be introspective as well.”

Carole Comeau, LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)

“Jean Shinoda Bolen is a remarkable changemaker, drawing inspiration from her unique background as a Japanese American who grew up during World War II. Despite the challenges, she succeeded significantly as a medical doctor and psychiatrist in a predominantly male-dominated field. Through her distinguished career as a Jungian analyst, she encourages us to reflect deeply, discover our unique gifts, and offer them to the world with joy and purpose. This volume is a testament to what one person can do to ‘bend the arc of history’ towards a better world for all.”

Justine Willis Toms, Co-founder, Creative Producer, Host New Dimensions Radio, Author of Small Pleasures: Finding Grace in a Chaotic World

 

Table of Contents

Preface

Section 1 – Chapters 1-9

Eye Surgery, World War II, Many Moves, Promises to God

Chapter 1 Above the Clouds – Depth Perception

Chapter 2 My Parents – Pearl Harbor – the Evacuation

Chapter 3 Wartime – Living in Many Places

Chapter 4 From the Farm to the City

Chapter 5 End of World War II – Sky Mother

Chapter 6 Initiations

Chapter 7 My Brother – My Parents’ Grief

Chapter 8 High School Protester

Chapter 9 Gratitude – Promises to God

Section 2 – Chapters 10-13

Medical School, Finding My Calling, Family Crisis, Grief

Chapter 10 Medical School

Chapter 11 Began Residency – Found My Calling

Chapter 12 Family Crisis

Chapter 13 Back to Residency – Bottled Up Grief

Section 3 – Chapters 1419

Marriage, Private Practice, Magazine, Motherhood, Jungian Institute

Chapter 14 Thanksgiving – Marriage – Feminism

Chapter 15 Psychic Magazine – Psychic People

Chapter 16 Initiation – Giving Birth

Chapter 17 Private Practice – UCSF Faculty – ERA – Jungian Institute

Chapter 18 Becoming a Jungian Analyst

Chapter 19 Becoming a Jungian Whistle-Blower 1

Section 4 – Chapters 2024

Women’s Spirituality, Activist, Solo, Mother & Son

Chapter 20 Pulling Together – Growing Apart

Chapter 21 Women’s Spirituality – Goddess

Chapter 22 Solo Journey – Hestia

Chapter 23 Doctor-Mother and Son

Section 5 – Chapters 2427

Pilgrimage, Travel, Mysticism

Chapter 24 Pilgrimage – Heart Center/Chakra

Chapter 25 Feathered Pipe – Greece – Peru

Chapter 26 Home – Four Corners – Labyrinth

Chapter 27 Andy’s Message – Close to the Bone

Section 6 – Chapters 2832

Liminal Circles, Spiritual Activism, Author, Cancer

Chapter 28 Those on the Other Side – Soul Friends

Chapter 29 Author-Activist – Millionth Circle

Chapter 30 Birthing Books – Breast Cancer

Chapter 31 Return of Cancer – My Dog – My Only Grandchild

Chapter 32 Honors & Recognition in Who’s Who

Chapter 33 Wondering: “What Next?”…

Epilogue

Index

 

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