“The sad truth is that man's real life consists of a complex of inexorable opposites - day and night, birth and death, happiness and misery, good and evil. We are not even sure that one will prevail against the other, that good will overcome evil, or joy defeat pain. Life is a battleground. It always has been and always will be; and if it were not so, existence would come to an end.”
This book delves into the world of Carl Jung's analytical psychology, examining the various symbols that he believed were universal and deeply rooted in the human psyche. It discusses the origins, meanings, and applications of these symbols across different cultures and historical periods, offering insights into the human condition and the collective unconscious. more
Carl Jung, born on July 26, 1875, and died on June 6, 1961, was a renowned Swiss psychiatrist and psychologist. His theories have had a profound impact on fields such as psychology, psychiatry, and religious studies. Jung proposed the theory of personality types, the concept of the collective unconscious, and founded analytical psychology. more
“I tried to smile like I wasn't about to die.”