Individuation, Carl Jung and the Psychology of Soul

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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[sallydr]

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.

[gogreencommunicationsinc.]

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.

[zvihassan]

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.

[foxkelly]

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

[jorgehenriquez]

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

[steveoh]

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

[_nn]

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!

[sabrinaszabo]

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

[jaymysterio]

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

[JungleHeadArt]

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.

[shellabell]

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!

[muslimmilano]

How beautifully normal life sounds and it is just same life with words that someone need to hear to realise that this is it ❤

[theronicles]

Did y’all hear that, he say “ if the path your on is clear, it’s probably not your own” 💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥 That touched my soul. I think I’m here to spread knowledge 💪🏾

[MichaelSplatkins]

20:16 This really resonates with me. I had a revelatory awakening during a prolonged crisis. Full blown ego death, reintegration with Source, the works.

After returning I found that life without the foundational illusions that I relied upon was chaos. Years later and I'm still integrating and learning how to balance participation in modern life with the direct experience of the transcendental nature of I Am/Source.

[Turntwolf]

I asked to be here. I asked to grow, learn, experience, understand, communicate. I asked to LOVE. This year was intense in a way that i wasnt prepared for. I am unlearning a world they built for me, my understanding and expectations of this life crumbled. I compromised my sobriety. I ignored responsibilities and let my partner down because of my distress and fear. I was using to keep my mind busy and overwhelmed, in a constant state of anxiety. Despite the destruction, i was creating a world rooted in MY beliefs and understandin. My intention to lead with love radiated through each step & stumble. It gave me a deep reassurance that allowed me to be kind to MY Self. Despite my fear and push for solitude i was able to communicate and love my partner in a way that also gave him confidence in me. So many synchronicities within my timeline have all culminated in ME. Its christmas eve, im on my living room floor. I feel warm and overwhelmed with love that i can finally accept, experience and bestow. I am blessed.

[fatefulbrawl]

Being quite the sceptic agnostic I am, Jung's work is helping me develop into a better me. Thanks for making that clear man 😊

[Hope_worldstudios]

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

[suzannenichols]

The Mysteries of The Universe have been pulling at my heartstrings for awhile now.
But the mundane still takes up most of my day.

[Anders]

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.

[primaballerina]

Man am I fortunate to have found your channel 🙌🏻🔮🙏🏻