“The seed of a mountain pine contains the whole future tree in a latent form; but each seed falls at a certain time onto a particular place, in which there are a number of special factors, such as the quality of the soil and the stones, the slope of the land, and its exposure to sun and wind. The latent totality of the pine in the seed reacts to these circumstances by avoiding the stones and inclining toward the sun, with the result that the tree’s growth is shaped. Thus an individual pine slowly comes into existence, constituting the fulfillment of its totality, its emergence into the realm of reality. Without the living tree, the image of the pine is only a possibility or an abstract idea. Again, the realization of this uniqueness in the individual man is the goal of the process of individuation.”
Quote by C.G. Jung
Book:Man and His Symbols
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Man and His Symbols
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
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