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The cross of rationality and irrationality

I was gifted a replica of a Celtic cross.



On the back of the cross, there is the following explanation:

Gallen Priory Cross - Humankind wrestles with the energy of the unconscious while standing on reason.

  • at centre a sun spiral - celtic symbol of life source

  • uncoiling serpents - our unconscious dreams, archetypes & instincts

  • 4 heads - Adam, Eve, Cain, Abel man & woman, good & evil, reason and imagination etc opposites giving energy, & opening us to change & so to transformation?

  • linear pattern at base - logos, words, reason

  • circular spiral joining the heads - harmony & love

From 10c carving Co Offaly.


The challenge of being human - beautifully explained by Alan Watts in one of his many lectures on YouTube:



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