Individuation, Carl Jung and the Psychology of Soul
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- Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
- What does it really mean to mature psychologically and spiritually? Carl Jung’s answer to that question was what he called ‘individuation’ - a lifelong process aimed toward becoming whole, unique, and integrated. But what does that mean practically? What is its deeper, esoteric psycho-spiritual goal? How does it relate to archetypes, our shadows, and even our souls? In this transmission, we explore.
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I was born a truth seeker and just had a strong pull to follow that. I was unable to sell my soul and ended up having to leave my entire alcoholic family behind, friends and even my sons! This path has been incredibly painful and I wished at times I could just sell my soul!! Losing my adult sons put me in the worst depression I could ever been. I was afraid I was going to go insane. The pain was intolerable. Incredibly, at the bottom of that dark hole I reached out to a therapist and Coda and was able to make some of the most profound growth work on myself that has released me from some manipulative lies instilled in me as the "scapegoat" child. Unconsciously I believed that I was unloveable and always wrong. My life has exploded is the most wonderful ways since releasing that. That is why I keep seeking the truth. For the light at the end of the tunnel that is always there and always worth it.
Peace to you !
This is not at all uncommon. Many people who are raised in alcoholic households have to do this. It's sad, but these family members are never going to see or acknowledge your perspective.
Besides all the pain you had to endure, I hope this “finding yourself”, individuation phase you mention has been good.
I think I’m going through this process, I just recently moved to another country, after a serious relationship and quitting my job. It’s a struggle, but a gratifying one, and I’m thankful for being truthful to myself
Fully relate. Can’t sell out on my soul either…and even though it can feel very isolating, at the same time the freedom of expression growing in me feels divinely aligned. 🎉❤
@@Gfffgfggffascinating! Good luck and how is it going so far?
A lifetime of alienation from being misunderstood. I say it’s a benefit, because I don’t care what anyone thinks. Somebody’s always going to think some thing no matter what I do, anyway. So I might as well make myself happy. Also, I found declaring any insecurities or weaknesses turn them into a shield or power. I am aware and I brought them and I’m still bringing them into the light, feel free to call me out or trigger me. Then I know what to do next. So not perfect
I stumbled upon something in my own internal work that seems related: if I'm afraid of something, I ask myself, "why" - until I get farther inside the reasoning. It doesn't always work. Sometimes it takes many, many revisits to asking myself why I want things that I want or fear what I fear. Your post here sounded similar to my own experience, in that, when I can know the fears and insecurities, somehow, it makes me a bit more "whole" and I fear them less. It helps in better understanding myself, rather than hiding from those things. Its better to claim the pains, it seems. Then, they can be healed or worked with, rather than hidden from or shut out.
Great post. Thanks for saying what you said.
I had a spiritual awakening two years ago, and Carl Jung's works are spot on with everything I've experienced on the spiritual path.
What did you realize?
Agreed.
That cashews come from a tree.@@mrwojna
Same ❤
@@mrwojna I, personally, realized that we are connected to everyTHING and everyBODY! 😊 And, I had an encounter with my higher self? I just come out of being deeply depressed and I heard her say “The fullness comes from the stability, and the stability comes from the fullness.” This happened to me while meditating and I stopped and wrote it down so I would never forget it. And, Jung is the only one I’ve heard call it fullness. I’ve mostly heard wholeness. ❤✌️
After some time exploring Wayne Dyer, Alan Watts, and others...they all kept pointing me toward Carl Jung. Thanks so much for making Jung so immediately accessible.
I study Jung as part of a PhD thesis I did and as part of my work as a counselor (Logotherapist). Really love your channel and video essays. Thank you, sir.
Logotherapist?
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Logotherapy (Meaning-focused Therapy) is the third school of psychotherapy that came out ot Vienna and was developed by Viktor Frankl, who wrote "Man's Search for Meaning"
❤ dr franklin is my favourite ❤❤❤
I accidentally stumbles upon Jungian psychology in my last semester of college which then follows by a long series of dreams 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
This presentation is excellent. You really did justice to Jung's work and story of his own individuation journey.
Well done. and thank you for spreading these valuable ideas
Really appreciate that thank you 🙏
Agreed!
@@THIRDEYEDROPSLOVE that you reference Neumann
At 39 years old, I definitely can tell the different stages that I’ve been through in fact this deep inward turn is happening right now. I’ve been back to a certain place in Montana and just so happens that I decided I wanted to be baptized this weekend, the one thing that I never did in my life, and this is all to become a better person by letting the spirit work on me, but it is a development that is affecting all the other things in my life, and there were many synchronicity along with things happening this last 12 months leading up to this extremely interesting to see my own parallels Love your work
A reflection at 11:41 is that myself and others who have suffered trauma (especially in spiritual community) have greater access to the psycho spiritual by remaining in the womb and reject leaving our fantasy world because “egos are bad” and “we’re good”. It’s taken me almost three years of inner work to even get to the parts of me that are still in the womb. Jung (or some kind of individuation process) should really be taught in schools, becoming whole is essential to becoming human. Great vid bro
Totally agree, thank you my friend
How do you know which parts of you are still in the womb ?
@@thekidsavage4511 good question. Parts work is a great methodology to identify aspects of your psyche that may be stuck in the past. Any resistance towards personal responsibility and/or childish behaviour that appears more regressive than joyful… but I’m no expert
Really helpful explanation--thank you!
This is by far the most comprehensive interpretation of Jung's thoughts I've ever found on youtube (and I've seen a TON of similar stuff). Mind brightening experience - thank you!
That’s so kind thank you so much 🙏
Feel the same !!
I’mma be honest, my favorite part is when you were talking about, diving deeper into exploring ourselves, and how to do that
And you said “ we don’t know how to go deeper as many of you know I quit my day job, a little over a year ago, that’s not always the answer ….I wanna be very clear about that!”
😂😂😂😂😂😂
That is the most truthful, authentic answer I have ever heard in a spirituality video
Thanks for your truth brother, it makes me wanna watch more
How beautifully normal life sounds and it is just same life with words that someone need to hear to realise that this is it ❤
Man am I fortunate to have found your channel 🙌🏻🔮🙏🏻
Welcome 🙏
Did y’all hear that , he say “ if the path your on is clear , it’s probably not your own” 💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥 sheeshhhhh. That touched my soul. I think I’m here to spread knowledge 💪🏾
Another incredibly solid entry in your canon of solo wonder dips. Very soul stirring! Great stuff once again, Michael. Great stuff.
The Mysteries of The Universe have been pulling at my heartstrings for awhile now.
But the mundane still takes up most of my day.
Before Enlightenment
Chop Wood, Carry Water
After Enlightenment
Chop Wood, Carry Water
What helps me with that challenge is breath-work…and bringing in and allowing time for more of things I love..piano, singing..and art work.
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It's been a surprising, ever evolving, and exciting process to awaken. Carl Jung has been a huge part of my experience. It felt like I was dancing around answering the inner call for a couple of years, then last year I got out of a long term relationship which I think represented my attempt to hide from the full depth of my self and facing contact with my soul. Now, I am having regular breakthrough meditations and connecting with the deeper parts of myself on a daily basis. It feels amazing. So comforting to return to that inner world each day no matter what I go through.
As far as synchronicity goes... I'd started watching this a few days ago and stopped. Today, I went to therapy and my therapist pulled out his enormous facsimile copy of The Red Book for the first time, to show me a particular drawing. And I started rewatching this from the beginning - haha! I'd missed the reference to it first time (I wasn't paying full attention, either.)
What's helping me lately is some of James Hollis' work. I listened to the audio of A Life of Meaning. That explained a lot and brought some clarity to the concept of the shadow, for one thing. Through the Dark Wood is next.
Thank you!
This video is great I have been going through grief back to back and it has affected me that it has triggered parts of my ego and shadow again. I have realised the work never ends and that I have to keep going deeper
I hope my two friends that passed away are doing just fine wherever they are. They are missed and will always be remembered for exactly who they were
Everything presents itself when it has to…so do your videos and podcasts! Ever so grateful for the incredible insights man! 🙏
I feel like this relates directly with the eternal struggle between singularity and synchronicity. Are we part of whole, one existence, or are we connected but still individual existences.
Being quite the sceptic agnostic I am, Jung's work is helping me develop into a better me. Thanks for making that clear man 😊
The Loki actor truly does not miss. Please include Jung in the next season!
Loki’s glorious purpose reignited his own tree of life taking his throne. The path of cohabitation x persona is found.
I've been listening to you regularly (from Italy) these past few months and really enjoy your work. It's meaningful and significant to me both as an individual and as a teacher working with young adults that seem to be more disoriented and fearful than ever. Thank you for your amazing and "wonder-full" work every time!
Thank you. So glad it’s resonating my friend! Hope to visit Italy someday 🙏
That’s exactly what I needed to hear at this particular moment of this polarised existence ❤ The “middle path” where the scale ⚖️ is balanced hemisphere are synched. Guidance to reintegration, individualisation through journey’s soul attempts of juggle through hard failures trials of self manifestation in a material world. Once the ability to consciously visualise a pathway for self expression, through consistency hard work. One may sudden rediscover that synchronicities do not exist. The veil that blinds is fissured, the overcloud dissipates, patterns are identified, mirroring behaviours, deflection, anger, denial, resentment and the frustration leading to the edge of the abyss of the dark night of the soul. Within perspective one may find out that, there is a only a one way ticket, that all the fragmented pieces can return to cohesion, the soul’s flame existence purpose reignites activating the soul’s union through physical & spiritual existence,an enlightenment occurs, the soul resurrects groundbreaking the cross piercing their roots into the branches already present on tree of life. The inner light switches on taking its place where all bulbs are shining individually equally coexisting in the collective. ❤
Gasp. I’m ready.
I need to listen to this video again and again.
Thoroughly enjoyed this video and the perspective you offered, within. Thank you, once again, for a masterful job well-done. 👏
Thanks for the upload, this work, I was exploring, understanding how I got here, my journey, my better understanding of ancestors, their words n actions how extreme beauty was birthed out of pain, challenges n hardship
I concluded I nurtured n supported my inner child, I followed my heart, spirit
We guided each other
Thank you for once again culling together such a complex subject and presenting it with such elegance, both verbally and visually, even though if it was just your face on the screen that would be enough. Your hard work is highly appreciated. I’m so glad you won over your doubts and fears to dedicate yourself full time to this worthy calling. 🙏🏼
(If only the pursuit of individuation was at the top of everyone’s bucket list.)
Love this explanation!! I keep trying to translate the esoteric ideas and you help bring them together ❤
Thank you ✨🙏✨
I’m feeling the call to individuate! Dope video. Learned a ton. Thanks for doing what you do.
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Although I have learned allot, there's still a ways to go...
Well done! I do feel that pull! Every since my Dad introduced me to Ken Wilber over 2 decades ago. Since then I have delved a little more into Jung and some of Wilber's other source material. Best wishes and thanks!
For me the struggle is with the tenacity of my ego and its determination to stay in power. It’s so weird because “I” am so aware of its tricks. My mind is like a pinball, and I’m hoping once my shadow parts become more integrated, the pinball trait (ADD) will organically shrink and ultimately disintegrate; and presence, focus, and discipline will come naturally and not be so hard. Meanwhile I shall keep plugging away.
I’ve been reading Robert Johnson’s “Inner Work” and remembering more of my dreams. I’m currently stuck staring at the first page of Part 3, “Active Imagination”. Dreams and dream analysis are SO fascinating (understatement).
PS. I look forward to your upcoming transmission on the individuation process, which you mentioned in a previous comment.
Interesting explanation of the phases, I hadn't heard of that before. Phase 2 as I understood it is for developing an ego, it's a necessary stage but also a false sense of separation and in phase 3 we become whole individuals which is the true state of reality from a nondual perspective and according to monism in philosophy.
Makes sense and makes me think that what we consider an adult, is not an adult at all... Mostly physically, the majority, is in adulthood, but psychologically, emotionally and spiritually we are babies😅
Which explains the state of the world until now...
Completely resonates with me. I’m 55 and individuating is the next great adventure. Never been more excited about life. Thanks for your work.
People as soon as it's thought it's figured out ......then it changes
it's been compared to a spiral. and it's interesting to realize too that in the physical universe Earth and the planets spiral in orbit within the sun's relative movement- as a solar system. meanwhile DNA, a double-helix spiral, is at the center of life's perpetuation mechanism in the physical
when a younger person I had learnings/experiences/content that get revisited again as I am now, and it's not the same. and it's not the same because of the "I" rather than the "same" - and in a way this too is like a spiral, if you get my meaning
@@steveoh9025beautiful, thank you for sharing. 🌀
Loving this content ❤🎉
Good job my friend, I knew Carl could really write . Your presentation helped me understand him better so now you got my attention. I’ll read the “Seven Sermons “ and now have the individuation to use as a guide. Thanks again. You were really good
The toxic moods have been my main obstacle for, what I believe, has destiny of individuation.
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Wow great explanation of a Great man’s teachings. Thank you
Your videos are awesome. Thank you 🙏🏻 Got motivated to read Jung's books 📚
Watching/listening to this soon after I've woken up at 7.30am in southern England. Great work, as per usual. 👏
I very much, know something deeper and bigger is in me trying to find its way out. I draw and paint. Not great,but okay. I listen to this video as inspiration for an idea, to show how I am feeling. But also, like this video explains, truly living is the path that hugs our soul. Is how I see it and hope to convey it on canvas. Wonderful video, very easy to absorb and interesting. Look forward to more.....
Peter Kingsley's "Catafalque - Carl Jung and the end of humanity" is a must read !!!
Hmm interesting topic. This is the first time i watched your video. Always facinated at Carl Jung work even the Red book.
I love your podcast! The topics discussed are deep, meaningful and powerful.
Thank you
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Thank you my friend 🙏
difficult to surmise but you did a great job...thanks
My biggest hurdle that is stopping me on journey is my abuse of Marijuana. I can no longer dream and it is preventing me from truly going to the next step. I know what I must do, but it is proving difficult
I know it sounds tough, but, joining a 12 step addiction program, may be helpful. Alcoholics Anonymous is the best known of this style of addiction therapy, but, there may be a group for substance dependence near you. Maybe just look into what a 12-step program is and how they work. Wikipedia it. See if it might get you over this barrier. I know addiction/ dependence can be really tough to overcome alone. This could get you the support and structure you need to get clear, for good.
God bless you on your path.
Wow same here .. Good luck
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences and interpretation of Carl jung and his practices
An excellent video, and an expert presentation for us laymen to masticate on. 🙏 thank you
Thank you my friend 🙏
Well done, really great work .
This might be one of my favorite videos of yours! Really illuminating and well articulated!
Thank you! ✨🙏✨
This is a good interpretation perfect job bro!!!!
I'm so blessed the universe guided me here 🙏🏿
Great material, as usually, my friend! Thank you!
The part in my individuation process that makes me struggle is kind of ego and unconscious "battle". And I give an example... I know that I have to write it down some things that comes in my mind randomly that are very deep and comes from unconscious and valuable, but I somehow hesitate to do it. Or to read The Inner Work of R. Johnson, somehow the Ego "protects" me, in the other hand I do the dream work where the unconscious reveal me all this very clearly... This is very interesting how the Nature works.
You consistently produce the highest quality stuff on this subject matter.
Thank you my friend 🙏
Love your content, it is so appreciated ❤
Thank you! 🙏
this is incredible. Your skills with AI art-ing is exceptional
Thank you love you brother! 🙏
This is incredible content. Both the summary of Jung’s work and the visuals are amazing. “He who’s desire turns inward reaches the place of the soul.” - I can really resonate with that now. I’m in mid-life with kids and a demanding career that demands all my energy and leaves me empty. Hard to transition to a more mystical/spiritual view of the world when those things don’t allow space for stillness.
Really appreciate the kind words my friend. Godspeed to you on surfing the outer and inner chaos 🌀
Great work.
That was excellent Thankyou.. I’ve been reading Jung and MLVF for over 12 years now.. And also follow many skilled in understanding Jung’s work.. and your presentation here is one of the best I’ve listened to.. Look forward too listening to more from your channel.. Subscribed 👍🏻
Great video. Thank you 🙏
I’m finished. I choose a easy path.
( as nothing has any meaning until I give it meaning )
Your deep and correct about everything 🙏🏽💀❤️thank you
Thank you for your efforts
thank you for sharing
I think David goggins is a perfect example of the individuation process
Thanks so much for all you've shared. I've newly discovered you and have been really appreciating your mind melds. I've been fascinated with Jungian psychology and the esoteric for a while now. Probably started with the psychedelic use at a young age. Lately I feel like I'm going through another dark night of the soul and I had just recovered from the last one lol. Your podcast really helps. Thank you :)
Thank you and welcome 🙏
Amazing work. Just coming out of hell. Was totally worth it. I hear the path to heaven cuts directly through hell. So I'm pretty grateful for the experience. All love
I think what I have been doing maybe akin to individuating, at least it’s been a sincere inward search. Lots of pain and dead ends so far, and fear. Also the confusion of individuation vs the drum beat of interconnectedness is a struggle for me.
I’ve also wondered why the nom de plume on the seven sermons book. Fear?
Thanks for the video!
I think the two logical options are 1. He truly believes it came from somewhere else, not himself. 2. Fear of professional repercussions. Maybe a bit of both?
Can you say more about your confusion?
Are you sort of pointing to how interconnectedness seems… contra to individuation? Something like interconnectedness suggests a oneness and sameness whereas individuation is towards differentiation?
If so, I will point to the interconnectedness of all the differentiated/unique parts in an ecosystem that sustains the system itself. The oxygen from trees, carbon dioxide for animals, the food chain, the water cycle, etc etc. The interconnectedness of the unique parts produces ecosystems capable of sustaining the variety of life. I have a feeling there’s a similar pattern in the interconnectedness of individuated individuals. I have a feeling I may have missed your point so just lmk!
Yes exactly or very close to your first paragraph. I feel like I’ve been individuating since I was 4 years old, but I have so much trouble due to my own ignorance, and inability to separate metaphors from literalism.
Thanks for your further clarification! It’s truly a scary even maddening experience to do this work, as I walk down the highway towards the setting sun.
The Path....It's all within us....make time to meditate and Know ThySelf 😊
fantastic video
reading a book that explains these topics deeply. It is such a synchronicity that this video was sent to me. The book I am reading is by Dr. David Hawkins called the Eye of the I. Profound for continued guidence as we journey integrating spirit and soul as balanced mind,body,soul .
Gonna tell my kids they have "participation mystique" when they actin a fool. (great video, loved it!)
Thank you
My call to turn inward basically started with the recognition of Truth. Understanding for the first time what Truth looked like and felt like. It was hearing Tool's Vicarious. Something about it just struck me as true in a way I never experienced what "true" was. From there on that feeling is what I followed inward.
Incredible art work
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The term that has been presented to me for your last question has been referred to as the holy longing. Connie Zellweger Does a nice job unpacking this in her book Meeting the Shadow on the Spiritual Path.
Do you mean Connie Zweig? I haven't read anything by her.
Great job
Great video as always! :)
Thank you my friend
You killed it man😅 thank you third eye my third ear is open to those with spirit aligned intention❣️
Thank you!
Superb 👌 many thanks 🙏
Should tell you about some of my recent synchronicities, went from aethiest to 100% spiritual in no time..
thanks man, really cool stuff. thank you, best of luck and much Love! ❤
It’s easy to get lost in the rainbow of Jung’s insights. Your clear almost black and white explanations are like those eye drops you mention…thanks.🤔
Fascinating
Absolutely im recieving the call … for the seconf time of my life. My fear is that i would dive so deep i would find madness. My true essence is longing for me and im longing for her ❤
I have had that feel toward individuation since being in a high school and feeling like not only did I not but I definitely didn't want to belong. Nature has been my liberator, the culture is not my friend
I'm not sure what phase I am in.
It feels like 2nd phase due to some issues and repressed memories surfaceing. But I'm also feeling that call which is why I'm here. I've been remembering my dreams and write ing them down
Your intelligent & articulate commentary on this subject is the best I've heard.
Philemon. This is also a book in the New Testament Christian Bible. A letter written by Apostle Paul from prison to his friend Philemon. Wonder if theres any association in Jung's thoughts as to this name?
Where can one get a good copy of Jung's redbook?
Thanks so much. Pretty much anywhere, including amazon!
What the hell is pleroma lol. Do not miss opportunity to individuate - my purpose as a creature. ✍️✍️
I appreciate how you talked about individuation as it applied to Jung and his experience with Freud. Very intrigued by the Seven Sermons to the Dead.
I do feel I'm in the 3rd stage, pushing through but sluggishly. Some times I feel these great moments of clarity and other times I feel lost in the sauce. Some barriers for me 🤔 .. finding the motivation to ponder and search (I think this has its roots in some recent sadness and disillusionment), a little bit of decision paralysis - where do I start?. I recently came across the phrase follow your curiosity and that's been helpful. Speaking of which, your podcasts have also been helpful :)
Here I am whipping out my participation mystique on the algorithm :D
Ohhh you get an A + exceeds expectations.
Really good stuff. Love the content here, always uplifting. Is there a Discord for the third eye drops community to chat?
Thanks my friend. There is indeed! Lots of lovely folks but you do have to be a patron.
@@THIRDEYEDROPS Cool! Thanks so much i'll join soon :)
Well done, thank you ❤
Nice Presentation ! Well done! Articulate
Very educational. Thank you
I agreee
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Great Video! Thank you very much.
Where can i find the artwork from 17:37?
Great video subbed