by thisjungian | Nov 21, 2019 | Core Jungian Concepts, Relationships
It happens all the time: people and problems split into opposing camps, whether the conflict is internal, between partners, in a family or—as we know all too well—between political parties. When positions become polarized conflict ensues, whether between mind and...
by thisjungian | Nov 14, 2019 | Core Jungian Concepts
The archetype of the father is associated with gods, kingship, and other images of authority and order. As the image of a “personified affect” fueled by an archetypal core, the father complex is powerful. In its negative aspect it may arise from a father...
by thisjungian | Sep 26, 2019 | Core Jungian Concepts, Personal Issues, Relationships
Hey TJL Fans, There’s a great Jungian conference in Minneapolis MN this November 1 & 2. Here’s a link to the flyer and since it’s by ‘invitation only’ just say, “This Jungian Life sent me” and you’re in!...
by thisjungian | Sep 12, 2019 | Core Jungian Concepts, Relationships
Anima and animus function as autonomous contrasexual archetypes that guide ego into the depths of Psyche, unlocking creativity, feeling, empathy, and spiritual insight when integrated, yet triggering seduction, aggression, or control when projected or repressed. These...
by thisjungian | Sep 5, 2019 | Core Jungian Concepts, Relationships
Healing a Negative Mother Complex As the mother is the generator of life and usual primary attachment figure, the mother complex is universal. As the image of a “personified affect” fueled by an archetypal core, the mother complex is especially...
by thisjungian | Aug 15, 2019 | Core Jungian Concepts, Personal Issues
If the passage into fullsome adulthood is avoided, a person can be trapped in the world of childhood. This protected realm is a nexus of potential, defined by avoiding the rigors of the real for the pleasures of possibility. Peter Pan, who chose to remain in...