JAMES-HILLMAN-Obituary

JAMES HILLMAN

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HILLMAN--James, 1926-2011, nominee for the Pulitzer prize for Revisioning Psychology, awarded the Presidents Medal of Honor, Florence, Italy, and radical founder of Archetypal Psychology, died at his home in Thompson, CT from complications of cancer. Dr. Hillman was 85 years old, alternately...

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Muchas gracias James
por tu gran aporte para ayudarnos a recuperar el alma.

Thank you for being a stone in the shoe, a thorn in the side, a Trickster - and an illuminating intellect, provocative, refusing to be cosy. Such a pity we won't now have that much-discussed visit back to Ireland. You will be missed.

You responded to a young man's written plea with kindness and direction ... taking precious time for one you didn't even know ... a Master in the true sense ... thank you for all you gave to so many ... peaceful journey ...

Dear James Hillman. How delightedly we shall remember your call to image, to poetic language, to the practice of beauty - what gifts you've spread along our path with your silver voice and sparks of sulphur. I read everything of yours, explored your mercurial mind in my PhD, was so glad to meet you through the wonderful conferences and seminars of the London Convivium for Archetypal Studies. You've winged your way through my teaching ever since, enchanting and annoying students, who'd...

With endless gratitude,

Dear James. Thank you for reminding me of the Pelican in class at Pacifica. The alchemical symbol of renewal, and the pelican's part in the alchemical process of breaking open one's outer shell in order to reveal an inner world. Your many gifts continue to bless our future.

James;

Your work will continue guide us, as it did when you lived among us. Thank you for it, and for you.

James Hillman. Thank you for just being. I feel blessed to have met you and been touched by your gifts. With love,

Hillman's life's work and personality touched many, many people in so many ways - a giant of a man!