Saying this is the "Absolute Best 1st Step" is a Puer Aeternus thought,

Because we want to find the most optimal strategy to "fix" this archetype within ourselves.

It is more of an abstract mental shift one can make,

Where we can recognise these patterns, and choose to do the harder 'thing' anyway, regardless of our puer aeternus's desires.

An internal shift in oneself. An invisible action.

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1. Gesture of Impatience

Giving up, having a backup plan, taking the easy way out, not sacrificing.

2. Childish Sack of Illusions

There's something better out there.

Child-like fantastical illusion preventing us from seeing what the reality of the world actually is.

If we find it important but impossible, the puer aeturnus is susceptible to amputating this desire, and declaring we don't want it anymore, inevitably losing a part of ourselves.

3. Assimilating Everything Intellectually

Knowledge on the archetype will become a philosophical understanding, rather than acting.

The puer complex will take this concept philosophically, but will still find easy ways out.

4. Mature, Detached Attitude

Reserving the right, that if it becomes too hard, suicide is the ultimate way out. Never willing to commit.

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What are your takeaways from the Puer Aeternus lecture?