How to listen to your INTUITION | Carl Jung | Jungian Psychology

without a doubt a profound transformation in our mindset is about to happen and why is this necessary because we still lack something essential a broader understanding of psychology and human nature the greatest danger we Face does not come from the outside but from within ourselves unfortunately we remain unaware of this reality our ignorance of who we truly are is alarming we know very little about our own Essence and this ignorance may be the source of all the evils yet to come have you ever wondered why some fears seem to paralyze you While others simply disappear

what if I told you that these fears are tied to a hidden part of you a shadow that you do not see but that guides your deepest actions Carl Young believed that to truly understand our fears we need to confront this inner shadow in this video we will explore how Shadow psychology can help you face and overcome the fears that are holding you back to truly understand the impact of the Shadow we will delve into how it forms and affects our lives Yung tells us in his collected works on psychology and religion there is no

doubt that man is in general less good than he imagines or wishes to be everyone carries a shadow and the less it is embodied in the individual's conscious life the blacker and denser it is if an inferiority is conscious there is always a chance to correct it furthermore it is constantly in contact with other interests so so it is continually subject to modifications but if it is repressed and isolated from Consciousness it is never corrected we all carry a shadow and the less it is integrated into the individual's conscious life the blacker and denser it

becomes if an inferiority is conscious there is always a chance to correct it but if it is repressed and isolated from Consciousness it is never corrected and tends to erupt suddenly in a moment of unconsciousness ultimately this creates an unconscious barrier that undermines even our best intentions often revealed through meaningful coincidences the shadow is formed through social norms personal experiences and repressions from an early age we learn which behaviors thoughts and emotions are unacceptable to our family and Society pushing these traits into our unconscious mind for example a child who is taught that anger is

bad May repress their anger turning it into part of their Shadow the shadow contains various qualities strengths and potentials if these aspects are not explored they can lead to a diminished personality creating unconscious obstacles that hinder the development and expression of these positive traits understanding that we all carry a shadow helps us recognize its profound impact on our lives when analyzing a patient for example we encounter typical experiences meaning there is a typical form of how the unconscious integrates into the conscious psyche this is the average way in which through dream analysis for examp example

one becomes familiar with repressed contents initially everything is personal material now that we've introduced the concept of the Shadow let's delve deeper into the different types of Shadow the ego is supposed to be the representative of the real person however in cases where one person knows another but the latter does not know the former we would say that the ego is more on the side of the person who has more complete knowledge this is because the ego consists only of what interests the indiv idual while the shadow encompasses much more the difference between the self

and the ego is significant the ego represents our conscious identity while the self is a broader and more complete representation of our entire personality including both conscious and unconscious elements reflecting on his youth Jung acknowledges his strong emotions and physical abilities but also his fear of losing control which led him to avoid situations that could provoke violent Behavior this is a clear manifestation of his shadow now that we understand the basic concept of the Shadow let's dive deeper into yung's model of the psyche this model includes several personified structures that interact with each other in

our inner World among them the Persona and anima animus are relational the Persona relates to the external World while the anima animus relates to the inner world the ego mainly based on the body can be understood as the executive part of the personality and is located next to the Shadow the anima is the feminine aspect present in the unconscious of men representing their inner feminine side and influencing their interactions with women and their emotional life on the other hand the Animus is the masculine aspect present in the unconscious of women representing their inner masculine side

and influencing their interactions with men as well as their assertiveness and reasoning to understand how our unconscious mind shapes our reality let's listen to Jung on the interaction between personal and Collective Shadows Yung emphasizes that the psyche is shaped both by environmental influences and by inherent psychological factors present from birth he also critiques the focus that concentrates solely on the personal aspects of psychology neglecting historical and Collective influences according to Yung our psyche is significantly shaped by historical context parental influence and deeply engrained social norms that impact our psychological Development A Closer examination of the

dark characteristics that constitute the shadow reveals that they have an emotional nature a kind of autonomy and consequently an obsessive or better yet possessive quality these are usually aspects of the personality that we try to hide repress and deny to ourselves and others because they are things we do not wish to face dealing with our shadow can lead to significant problems one thing is certain a major change in our psychological attitude is imminent why because we need more more we need more psychology we need a greater understanding of human nature the only real danger that

exists is man himself he is the great danger unfortunately we are not aware of this we know nothing about the human being we know very little about our own nature and we should know it better because we are the origin of all future evil have you ever felt that something inside you is holding you back sabotaging your best efforts what if I told you that there is a hidden side of your being a part of your personality lurking in the shadows influencing your every move through synchronicity this hidden side is what Carl Yong calls the

Shadow the shadow is part of our unconscious mind that contains all the aspects of ourselves that we reject or deny including repressed desires instincts weaknesses and parts of our personality that we consider negative or undesirable these hidden traits influence our behavior and emotions in ways we often do not realize for the sake of brevity the translation cuts off here but follows this consistent style throughout please let me know if you would like the full text further expanded or formatted differently to truly understand the impact of the Shadow let's delve into how it forms and affects

our lives Yung tells us in his collected works on psychology and religion there is no doubt that man is in general less good than he imagines or wishes to be everyone carries a shadow and the less it is embodied in the individual's conscious life the blacker and denser it is if an inferiority is conscious there is always a chance to correct it furthermore it is constantly in contact with other interests so it is continually subject to modifications but if it is repressed and isolated from Consciousness it is never corrected we all carry a shadow and

the less it is integrated into the individual's conscious life the blacker and denser it becomes if an inferiority is conscious there is always a chance to correct it but if it is repressed and isolated from Consciousness it will never be corrected and tends to erupt suddenly in a moment of unconsciousness ultimately this creates an unconscious barrier that undermines even our best intentions often revealed through meaningful coincidences the shadow is formed through social norms personal experiences and repressions from an early age we learn which behaviors thoughts and emotions are unacceptable to our family and Society pushing

these traits into our unconscious mind for example a child who is taught that anger is bad May repress their anger turning it into part of their Shadow the shadow contains various qualities strengths and potentials if these aspects are not explored they can lead to a diminished personality creating unconscious obstacles that hinder the development and expression of these positive traits understanding that we all carry a shadow helps us recognize its profound impact on our lives when analyzing a patient for example we encounter typical experiences meaning there is a typical form of how the unconscious integrates into

the conscious psyche this is the average way in which through dream analysis for example one becomes familiar with repressed contents initially everything is personal material now that we've introduced the concept of the Shadow let's delve deeper into the different types of Shadow the ego is supposed to be the representative of the real person however in cases where one person knows another but the latter does not know the former we would say that the ego is more on the side of the person who has more complete knowledge this is because the ego consists only of what

interests the individual while the shadow encompasses much more the difference between the self and the ego is significant the ego represents our conscious identity while the self is a broader and more complete representation of our entire personality including both conscious and unconscious elements reflecting on his youth Jung acknowledges his strong emotions and physical abilities but also his fear of losing control which led him to avoid situations that could provoke violent Behavior this is a clear manifestation of his shadow now that we understand the basic concept of the Shadow let's dive deeper into yung's model of

the psyche this model includes several personified structures that interact with each other in our inner World among them the Persona and anima animus are relational the Persona relates to the external World while the anima animus relates to the inner world the ego mainly based on the body can be understood as the executive part of the personality and is located next to the Shadow the anima is the feminine aspect present in the unconscious of men representing their inner feminine side and influencing their interactions with women and their emotional life on the other hand the Animus is

the masculine aspect present in the unconscious I of women representing their inner masculine side and influencing their interactions with men as well as their assertiveness and reasoning to understand how our unconscious mind shapes our reality let's listen to Yung on the interaction between personal and Collective Shadows Jung emphasizes that the psyche is shaped both by environmental influences and by inherent psychological factors present from birth he also critiques the focus that concentrates solely on the personal aspects of psychology neglecting historical Collective influences according to Yung our psyche is significantly shaped by historical context parental influence and

deeply ingrained social norms that impact our psychological Development A Closer examination of the dark characteristics that constitute the shadow reveals that they have an emotional nature a kind of autonomy and consequently an obsessive or better yet possessive quality these are usually aspects of the personality that we try to hide repress and deny to ourselves and others because they are things we do not wish to face dealing with our shadow can lead to significant problems think of a time when you felt an irrational intense emotion was it really about what was happening in the moment or

was it something deeper let me know in the comments the shadow is most visible when we are in the grip of anxiety or other emotions for example under the influence of alcohol someone might suddenly blurt out a hostile comment during a friendly conversation when we refuse to assimilate what we despise we project it onto others many people refuse to recognize their Shadow so completely that the ego isn't even aware of the Shadow's behavior and thus cannot control it under these conditions the shadow is autonomous and may Express itself in inexplicable mood swings irritability and cruelty

psychic events are real they are facts When You observe the flow of images Within You You observe an aspect of the inner world if you understand this as a phenomenon that occurs in all living bodies then it is a quality of matter our body composed of matter also contains this psychic aspect now let's explore the positive aspects of understanding our shadow from Jung's book interviews and encounters he reminds us that when we look at the world we see people houses the sky tangible objects but when we look inside ourselves we see moving images a world

of images commonly known as fantasies however these fantasies are facts they are so tangible that they can influence other people's lives or even change the course of history we build houses Bridges cities all beginners of fantasy these fantasies have a reality of their own and should not be ignored Yung provides an example with a schizophrenic patient who was convinced he could see the origin of the wind in the sun although it seemed like a hallucination years later Jung found an ancient document describing a similar Vision suggesting that his patients fantasies were connected with deeper Collective

archetypes these examples are crucial because they highlight yung's profound understanding of the unconscious mind and how it affects our behavior and perceptions by showing that fantasies and dreams have a tangible reality Jung emphasizes that the unconscious is not just a storage place for forgotten or repressed thoughts but an active and Powerful part of our psyche that significantly shapes our experiences and actions this helps us understand that our inner world is as real and influential as the outer world we see around us throughout his writings Yung refers to the importance of developing Shadow awareness in Psychotherapy

and its projections into the individual's life although the shadow is often perceived as negative it can also be positive in fact exploring our shadow gives us access to many positive qualities Jung explains this with the following quotes from his collected works the shadow hides the repressed personality mostly inferior and Laden with guilt whose ultimate ramifications go back to the realm of our animal ancestors and therefore include the entire historical aspect of the unconscious if it was previously believed that the human Shadow was the source of evil one can now determine upon closer investigation that the

unconscious man his shadow not only consists of morally reprehensible Tendencies but also exhibits a range of good qualities such as normal instincts appropriate reactions realistic perceptions creative impulses Etc man is not complete unless he becomes conscious of this aspect of things so see a man is not complete when he lives in a world of statistical truth he must live in a world of his biological truth or the biological truth that is almost unsatisfactory this is the expression of what he really is how he himself feels these explanations emphasize yung's views on the Shadow and the

self underscoring the importance of recognizing and integrating all aspects of our personality to achieve psychological wholeness Marie Louise Von France one of yung's closest collaborators writes in man and his symbols the shadow is not necessarily always an opponent in fact it is exactly like any human being with whom one must live sometimes yielding sometimes resisting sometimes giving love whatever the situation demands the shadow only becomes hostile when it's ignored or misunderstood in Practical life personal deficiencies such as greed jealousy laziness neglect lack of relationship sentimentality and all those inferiorities that everybody has but prefers not

to recognize are part of the personal Shadow recognizing understanding and integrating the shadow a complex emotional and personal part of our unconscious is essential for achieving psychological wholeness and self-awareness to better understand this visualize your Shadow imagine your Shadow as a dark figure following you at first it seems intimidating but when you turn to face it you realize it is just a part of you that needs understanding and compassion for example a person might believe that being assertive is being rude or aggressive thus losing qualities of confidence and the ability to express themselves honestly and

respectfully this in turn can lead to less proactivity making it harder to obtain a raise or promotion at work resulting in financial difficulties among other things when a person encounters someone assertive they feel deep down a sense of resentment and guilt making their Shadow darker and sens these valuable aspects should be assimilated into real experience not repressed it is up to the ego to relinquish its Pride because its unconscious is in a compensatory relationship with Consciousness after some time a complete picture is obtained and if you have the moral stamina necessary then healing can begin

but in the end it is a moral matter it is the manifestation of the unconscious' situation to put this into practice let's talk about practical advice for shadow work to begin your own shadow work try keeping a journal write about moments when you felt a strong emotional reaction and reflect on what might have caused it over time you will start to see patterns that reveal your hidden Shadow observe your emotional reactions throughout the day when you notice a strong reaction stop for a moment and ask yourself what triggered it write down your observations to identify

patterns we also encounter our shadow in our dreams usually represented as a person of the same sex as the dream this figure seems to be a criticism of our character coming from the unconscious an internal judge of your own being that scolds you and the result is often a shameful silence we must identify the Shadows contents and integrate them into our personality it is a common observation that when we speak with an individual and they give us an idea of their concerns interests and inner emotions the other delivers their personal complexes to us then slowly

and almost tangibly we enter into the situation of a kind of authority a point of reference Jung suggests that by confronting and integrating our shadow we can transform these repressed aspects into a source of inner Authority and self-awareness becoming a point of reference for our own personal growth now let's explore how to integrate the aspects of the Shadow into our lives through dream analysis for example you become familiar with the contents of the unconscious this is the process of Shadow realization also known as Shadow work here Begins the painful and lengthy work of self-education one

must engage in long and difficult negotiations with the shadow it is work that we could say is the psychological equivalent of the labors of Copus through Shadow work we can observe our shadow externally by observing our emotional reactions and being radically honest about our interactions with others and internally by exploring our dreams before we dive into the fascinating ways our shadow manifests in our lives first let's understand how this hidden aspect is intrinsically intertwined in the structure of our identity Yung tells us that one does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light but by

making the darkness conscious this procedure however is unpleasant and therefore unpopular with a deeper understanding of our identity it is time to witness the shadow in action let's explore how this hidden part of ourselves manifests in everyday behaviors and decisions understanding our shadow is crucial but it doesn't have to be an overwhelming task it can be a fascinating journey of self-discovery this allows one to illuminate and reduce the destructive potential of the Shadow not so much as Waging War against the darkness but bringing the darkness into the light from Carl Young's collected works volume 12

psychology and Alchemy there is no light without Shadow and no psychic wholeness without imperfection no matter how terrifying or dark confronting our shadow may be meeting it brings relief the discernment of Truth is the process of authenticity a meticulous excavation into the depths of our being to explore possibilities and limitations distortions the Buried and often forgotten parts of ourselves and our abilities most people however are too lazy to think deeply even about those moral aspects of their behavior of which they are conscious let alone consider how the unconscious affects them here is another practical step

you can take in your daily interactions practice being radically honest with yourself if you feel irritation or discomfort reflect on whether these feelings might be related to your shadow look for synchronicities that may offer insights now that we've covered the personal Shadow let's explore the collective Shadow the shadow can also consist of factors that come from a source external to the individual's personal life this is when we encounter the collective Shadow the dark side or the unknown or little known aspects of a society and culture it consists of what opposes our shared and Collective values

to better understand this let's look at the broader implications of the archetypal currents of collective shadow ideas these ideas are transmitted through an individual over centuries like a continuous stream and emerge in large political or spiritual movements for example before the Reformation people dreamed of a great change and that's why they could foresee such tremendous Transformations if someone was smart enough to see what was happening in people's minds in the unconscious mind they could foresee it just as Yung predicted the rise of narcism in Germany by observing his German patience they had dreams that anticipated

everything in considerable detail the collective Shadow a vast and often terrifying aspect of human life inflicts immense harm on both humanity and the natural world leaving lasting effects across Generations it manifests through projected Darkness violence oppression and the denial of responsibility it emerges in Wars genocides and cultural deaths this omnipresent yet elusive Force generates atrocities persecution and widespread suffering hiding behind seemingly benevolent actions such as the imposition of ideologies outwardly it manifests as physical suffering poverty and crime while inwardly it Fosters self-hatred depression and the desire for Revenge causing others to endure similar suffering let's

delve deeper into the collective Shadow and its relation to evil the collective Shadow has long been labeled as evil akin to the devil in the Christian tradition where it strips someone of their Humanity replacing it with a principle to such malice that lies in the Relentless pursuit of self-knowledge and wholeness each individual must acknowledge the full spectrum of their capabilities knowing both the extent of the good they can achieve and and the potential crimes they are capable of committing every society has Collective problems Collective convictions Etc now we are greatly influenced by them because we

belong to a certain political party a certain confession and this can be a serious determinant of our Behavior now as the personal conflict doesn't touch you there is no question that it doesn't appear but at the moment when you transcend your personal sphere and come to your impersonal determination let's say in the face of a political or social issue that really matters to you then you encounter a collective problem then you have Collective things when there is a known problem in a particular society it can be called a shadow problem if there is evidence of

projection denial and a lack of personal and Collective responsibility therefore assuming moral political and spiritual responsibility is particularly crucial the courage with which we endure our Darkness frees others from having to endure it for us to illustrate let's discuss how to deal with the past and assume responsibility for addressing massive historical suffering Wars genocides holocausts and widespread oppression whose effects persist we have much to learn as human beings denial often connected with the desire to move on and leave the past behind is the most common and usually the first reaction many efforts have been made

to deal with painful pasts through public apologies repentance reparation ation payments pilgrimages to places of suffering Etc but how do we integrate the deep and widespread Shadow within a population rather than symbolically through leaders or policies remembering and saying the Unspeakable is a painful process for victims perpetrators bystanders and Witnesses such a process is successful or reasonably complete once the pain outrage betrayal suffering and all other feelings have been expressed and heard and responsibility has been assumed telling the truth is the most desirable and feasible way to deal with a difficult past the world hangs

by a thin thread and that is something man takes upon himself if certain types in Moscow lose their courage or composure for a moment the whole world is Ablaze today we are not threatened by Elemental catastrophes there is no such thing as an imminent Ice Age it is all the work of man we are the great danger the psyche is the great danger what happens if something goes wrong with the psyche see and behold that this is demonstrated in our daily interactions what power does the psyche have over man and how important is it to

know something about it but we know nothing about it no one would give credit to the idea that the psychic processes of the Common Man have any importance an example of a terrible Mass psychosis represented by the collective Shadow is systemic racism and police brutality where deeply ingrained prejudices and personal biases intensify into widespread discrimination and violence Ordinary People Under certain conditions participate in or tacitly support actions they would not normally consider the personal Shadow is the bridge to the collective Shadow resolving internal conflicts is crucial to avoid unconsciously falling into the collective Shadow which

often reveals itself through synchronicities by doing so we can influence others benefiting society as a whole suppose a patient reaches this level or that their conflict begins to become true very serious and their mind may suffer then they might have a collective Shadow the question is how can we Face the collective Shadow first we must face our personal Shadow engaging in exhaustive and challenging self-examination being truthful in our interactions monitoring our emotional responses and analyzing our dreams this process prevents us from becoming involuntary victims of our shadow and unconscious projections allowing us to discover and

harness the positive traits within us ultimately enriching our lives and those around us by recognizing the collective Shadow we can avoid its influence and take responsibility for addressing ignored problems and the absence of personal and Collective action embracing our Darkness with courage not only brings relief to others but also ensures that we confront and correct injustices ensuring that history does not repeat itself all those who say I am a Mystic you know are just fools because they do not understand the first word of what it really means to explore the depths of the psyche and

confront the Shadows hiding there before we finish I want you to reflect on everything we have explored today confronting our shadow is not an easy path but it is a necessary journey to achieve true psychological and spiritual wholeness by Illuminating the darkest parts of ourselves we not only free ourselves from our internal limitations but we also become beacons of light for those around us to close I want you to reflect on everything we have explored today the shadow as we have seen is not just a hidden part of us it is a source of great

power and potential by confronting our fears and shedding light on these dark areas of our psyche we not only free ourselves from the limitations we impose on ourselves but we also open the door to profound and meaningful personal growth remember that the journey to integrating Your Shadow is ongoing and every step in this direction is a step toward a Fuller and more auth authentic life do not be afraid to look within to face what you would rather ignore it is in this confrontation that the key to overcoming your fears and living more consciously and powerfully

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