Individuation, a term Carl Jung emphasized, is essentially the process of becoming one’s true self—integrating the different parts of the psyche (the conscious, unconscious, shadow, persona, anima/animus) into a more whole and authentic identity. It’s not about becoming perfect; it’s about becoming real, rooted, and whole. 1. Greater Self-Understanding When someone goes through individuation, they begin to… Read More Greater Self-Understanding
Carl Jung believed that the shadow includes all the parts of ourselves that we deny, repress, or disown—not necessarily because they’re “bad,” but often because they’re unacceptable to our ego, our culture, or our family system. Below is a warm but honest list of shadow examples, broken into themes that show up in real life. These can exist consciously, subconsciously,… Read More SEXUAL & DESIRE-BASED SHADOWS
Discovering the shadow self, according to Carl Jung, is one of the most transformative and essential journeys in personal growth and psychological healing. The “shadow” refers to the parts of ourselves we suppress, deny, or disown—often because they are painful, socially unacceptable, or simply uncomfortable to confront. Jung believed that the path to wholeness involves not only embracing our… Read More The Shadow Self
