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This Jungian Life

Apr 11, 2024

How do dreams intrude upon our Psyche, our roles in others' lives, and our societal identities?

"Dream Scenario" is a thought-provoking new film that explores the uncanny power of the collective unconscious to shape culture and be shaped by it. In the movie, Nicholas Cage's character Paul mysteriously starts appearing...


Apr 4, 2024

How do we invisibly transfer our emotions to others, and what magic lies in revealing this unseen dance?

Projective identification is like unconsciously tossing our feelings into someone else, a behavior first noticed in babies with their moms. It's an invisible way we influence others based on our buried issues,...


Apr 1, 2024

How do our interactions with the seemingly mundane objects around us reflect and influence our deeper psychological processes and connections with the broader universe?

Jung held a fascinating belief in the soulful essence of inanimate objects. He engaged in daily greetings with his kitchenware at Bollingen...


Mar 28, 2024

How does the interplay between vulgarity and societal norms reflect and shape the human experience of freedom, creativity, and psychological depth?

 

Our collective fascination with vulgarity, obscenity, and profanity lies in the thrill of transgression and the need to articulate the unspoken aspects of human...


Mar 21, 2024

How do we interpret and evaluate C.G. Jung's complex legacy in light of his interactions with Jewish individuals and the allegations of antisemitism, considering the nuanced historical context in which he lived and worked?"

 

Assessing Jung's possible antisemitism is complex and requires a nuanced understanding of...