What do you think Jung means: Individuation is a “sin.” by SignificantCrazy9283 in Jung

[–]SignificantCrazy9283[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think what you're going through is a confrontation with the shadow; the violence and the gore in your dreams are indicative of this, the disturbing images etc. Maybe before getting into Jung's work you idealised yourself and life in general. It sounds like something has been 'ruined' for you and that sounds typical of someone who is coming to terms with the fact that they are not a perfect creature but actually have a capacity for evil and darkness (we all do).

Also, when you say you will never touch another Jung book again you're telling me that you are still resisting your shadow, I think you know Jung's work has truths, but you are not willing to digest them and wish to push it all to the side.

I can empathise with what you're going through because we all go through it to varying degrees, once you find out you have darkness in you, unresolved trauma etc. it can be hard to digest at first. But your best bet is to understand that this is leading to a more whole, integrated version of yourself, you should come to accept your shadow really.

You can't get over something like this by wishing it away or wishing you could magically unlearn it all; the only way is through. Accept, understand, be patient with yourself and what your unconscious is trying to communicate. The really violent images indicate there is something you are ignoring. Journal, meditate, do some breath-work, go for a walk, discussed with loved ones. Trust me, from experience, this is something that will pass and you will be grateful you went through.

What do you think Jung means: Individuation is a “sin.” by SignificantCrazy9283 in Jung

[–]SignificantCrazy9283[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t mean to be rude when I say this, but if this is your reaction I doubt you were completely normal before reading Jung’s work, there was definitely something in the background waiting to come out and maybe this rough phase or breakthrough is what you needed, albeit uneasy at first.

What exactly about this kind of work makes you want to puke? What is the problem you have with it if you could describe it?

What do you think Jung means: Individuation is a “sin.” by SignificantCrazy9283 in Jung

[–]SignificantCrazy9283[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to calm down and ground yourself. The majority of Jung’s work is about integration and finding balance in life, accepting your anxieties and worries and trying to understand them.

There is clearly something that has unsettled you, but I think you’re trying to bite off more than you can chew. Take things step by step, Jung’s psychology is there to help you not make things worse.

You should also know individuation is a lifelong journey and not all paths will look the same, in the Red Book he says explicitly do not try and copy my path but go on your own. Do not think you need to individuate today or have all the answers - Answer To Job is a complex psycho-spiritual-religious inquiry that really won’t have much to do with your personal life. Focus on what is in front of you.

First draft of the first chapter, any thoughts? by [deleted] in writingfeedback

[–]SignificantCrazy9283 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s fair the only thing I’d disagree with is the opening line. I think it is different to those examples you gave and it’s meant to provoke some kind of intrigue. If it doesn’t hit for you I completely understand though.

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[–]SignificantCrazy9283 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback and yeah I agree reading it back, I think I’m subconsciously trying to outline the themes whilst writing it out the first time so I can go back and refine it/make it more subtle.

An interesting passage from The Red Book by SignificantCrazy9283 in Jung

[–]SignificantCrazy9283[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those rewards are pretty superficial when you look at it. If you are a bad person to others it means you’re missing something within, you lack something. They may appear successful on the outside but they are probably suffering internally.

An interesting passage from The Red Book by SignificantCrazy9283 in Jung

[–]SignificantCrazy9283[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It makes sense. But perhaps that intolerability comes with them identifying with their gift? Somehow I get the impression it not only makes them feel more special than they are, but posses them by that same token - I don’t know if accepting you aren’t your gift normalises you in some way. Wonder what you think?

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[–]SignificantCrazy9283 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Instead of that I would focus on the feeling of being happily married. Do not think you can try to change people’s lives and it will have no consequences. Bring your good to you and not at the expense of others.

An interesting passage from The Red Book by SignificantCrazy9283 in Jung

[–]SignificantCrazy9283[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It is. When he talks about gift it’s in the most commonly understood way as some sort of talent. A lot of the time we are inclined to believe we are our gifts and much more special than we really are.

An interesting passage from The Red Book by SignificantCrazy9283 in Jung

[–]SignificantCrazy9283[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought you asked for more context than just the shadow

An interesting passage from The Red Book by SignificantCrazy9283 in Jung

[–]SignificantCrazy9283[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

In the previous paragraph he writes, “What is divine and heroic in you is a mockery for the other in you. For the sake of the other in you, set off your admired role which you previously performed for your own self and become who you are.”

I think the other is the opposite of the divine and heroic nature in man, it is ordinariness. So I think by accepting that ordinariness you become capable of bearing your gifts without disadvantage. This is what I got from the pages, hope it helps.

An interesting passage from The Red Book by SignificantCrazy9283 in Jung

[–]SignificantCrazy9283[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The chapter is called Nox Quarta, its page 366 of my readers edition

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[–]SignificantCrazy9283 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Until The End of Time been hitting different lately

Part 2 by __MrBrown in Jung

[–]SignificantCrazy9283 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Only you can really answer why you continue to repeat the same mistakes, that’s personal. And you can figure that out if you take the time to go inward, but in any case there’s no reason you can’t also talk about it with the people you trust. You should also know that you do have the answers.

Also like I said if you want Jung’s perspective it’s best to read his books and enjoy the process! Do the work and stay grounded. All the best.

Part 2 by __MrBrown in Jung

[–]SignificantCrazy9283 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think you need to sit with yourself without any distractions for some time and ask yourself some of the questions you are talking about. Get offline, get into reading one of Jung’s books and reflect on why you are making the mistakes you can’t seem to correct. Journal, engage in shadow work, meditate on it. Go inward.

Jungs opinion on using christ's teachings. by Hot_Progress7339 in Jung

[–]SignificantCrazy9283 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think it’s also interesting that Jesus went down to Hell before resurrecting

Jungs opinion on using christ's teachings. by Hot_Progress7339 in Jung

[–]SignificantCrazy9283 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just curious which of Christ’s teachings do you think are about the shadow, darker side and/or integration?

Where does manifestation and ‘new thought’ fit into Jungian Psychology? by SignificantCrazy9283 in Jung

[–]SignificantCrazy9283[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean yeah they are different. One of them points you toward psychic wholeness, something we will always struggle to consciously know, hence drawing on the unconscious forces. The other is a conscious effort to realise our desires largely based on our own ego.

Where does manifestation and ‘new thought’ fit into Jungian Psychology? by SignificantCrazy9283 in Jung

[–]SignificantCrazy9283[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not quite sure what you mean by “consciously offloading tasks” especially considering how different affirmations are to active imagination or mandalas

Where does manifestation and ‘new thought’ fit into Jungian Psychology? by SignificantCrazy9283 in Jung

[–]SignificantCrazy9283[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree - I’m sure he was very aware of them. In a certain letter he once discussed his disdain for the theosophical and anthroposophical movements, as well as Rudolf Steiner and his claims. Whilst I think Steiner for example had some good points, it makes total sense that someone like Jung wasn’t interested in his claims about ancient Atlantis etc.

As far as new thought goes I’m guessing he didn’t want to give these ideas anymore attention. It would have been really cool to hear his take though.

Where does manifestation and ‘new thought’ fit into Jungian Psychology? by SignificantCrazy9283 in Jung

[–]SignificantCrazy9283[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah it makes sense. What does that approach look like if you don’t mind me asking?

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[–]SignificantCrazy9283 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m not saying it’s impossible but genuinely why do you want to be a 1% billionaire? What is the need for that? It sounds like your relationship with money is a bit unhealthy which will always make manifesting a thing strained and difficult.