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Essay / Analysis of Carl Jung's Memories, Dreams and Reflections
The book Memories, Dreams and Reflections presents Jung's childhood, his personal life and his exploration of the psyche in association with religion as well. Jung reveals much of the life experiences and knowledge that were formed throughout his life. Besides personal reflections, thoughts and ideas, Jung also offers the recall of his earliest memories – childhood dreams, visions, in relation to his adulthood. Although Jung was not without his faults, he wondered about his weaknesses, some he accepted and worked with – delving into unconsciousness (darkness) to find meaning. Similar to previous readings, Jung also attempts to find meaning in his own life, "lack of meaning inhibits the fullness of life and therefore amounts to illness." Furthermore, Jung states that people are childish and must be guided by religion to adapt to reality. Therefore, religious enlightenment is necessary to promote the healthy well-being of humanity: “How will they emerge if the analysis does not succeed? Are they aware of something different or better? » » questions Jung. After reading Jung's chapters, the elephant in the room cannot be ignored. From what I understand, Jung formed a friendship with Freud for personal gains, Freud anticipated his "death" before it happened, metaphorically. ; publication of Jung's chapter "The Sacrifice" about which Jung lied to Freud when asked about death and death wishes. Coincidentally, once Jung obtained the knowledge he sought by befriending Freud, the publication had a negative outcome for Jung although he did not adhere to Freud's request: strong. the emphasis is on sexuality with the unconscious. Therefore, Jung was dissuaded from his life path. In some cases Jung mentions living in the middle of a paper......understandable in our reality. consciousness based on a humanistic attitude in order to evolve and be spiritually guided to become whole (filling the internal void by adopting religion). Jung's subjective nature as well as his speculative beliefs in his experiments attempt to discover the relationship between objective (real) truth, psychology, and spirituality (supernatural). He placed immense value on the meaning of personal and collective dreams. Jung considered them prophetic and visionary for collective nature. In conclusion, Jung understood the self as the principle and archetype of orientation and meaning. Jung's self-development is a concept quite similar to that of Fromm, Eliade, Frankl and other humanist ideas discussed before reaching completion, wholeness, the absolute, essentially to be in harmony with nature ( destiny).