“You will be miserable to the degree that you are hung up on the notion that things should—must—go a certain way. If you have no fixed view, you remain elastic” - Alan Watts

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“You will be miserable to the degree that you are hung up on the notion that things should—must—go a certain way. If you have no fixed view, you remain elastic”
- Alan Watts

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That is, God is the unifying experiential field at the ground of all reality, including ourselves. As dissociated psychic complexes or daemons of this field—“bits of God that had become independent” (MDR: 86)—our essence is the field. And so, in an important sense, God is us.

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ALL JUNG 

The Collective Unconscious

• Jung proposed that beyond the personal unconscious (unique to each individual), there exists a collective unconscious shared by all humans.
• It contains archetypes, universal symbols, and themes inherited from our ancestors.
• Examples of archetypes include the Mother, the Hero, the Shadow, and the Self.

2. Archetypes

• Archetypes are innate, universal patterns and images that emerge in dreams, myths, and art.
• Common archetypes include:
  • The Persona: The social mask we wear in public.
  • The Shadow: Our hidden, darker side.
  • The Anima/Animus: The feminine aspect in men and the masculine aspect in women.
  • The Self: Represents wholeness and the integration of all parts of the psyche.

3. Individuation

• The process of becoming one's true self by integrating all aspects of the psyche (conscious and unconscious).
• A lifelong journey aimed at achieving balance and self-realization.

4. Synchronicity

• A concept describing meaningful coincidences that are not causally related but have symbolic significance.
• For example, dreaming of a specific symbol and then encountering it in real life might be seen as synchronicity.

5. Introversion and Extraversion

• Jung introduced the concepts of introversion (inward-focused energy) and extraversion (outward-focused energy), forming the basis for modern personality psychology.

6. Dream Analysis

• Jung believed dreams were messages from the unconscious and could offer insights into unresolved issues and inner conflicts.
• Dreams often feature archetypal imagery that can guide personal growth.

7. The Shadow

• Represents the aspects of ourselves that we reject or suppress.
• Acknowledging and integrating the Shadow is essential for personal development.

8. Psychological Types

• Jung categorized people into different psychological types based on how they perceive the world and make decisions.
• These types evolved into the basis for the MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator).

9. Alchemy and Symbolism

• Jung explored alchemy as a metaphor for psychological transformation and individuation.
• Alchemical symbols often represent internal processes and spiritual growth.

10. The Role of Myths and Symbols

• Jung believed myths, religions, and symbols carry deep psychological truths and can guide individuals toward understanding themselves and the world.

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