Grounded in the natural philosophy of the Middle Ages, alchemy formed a bridge: on the one hand into the past, to Gnosticism, and on the other into the future, to the modern psychology of the unconscious.
Carl JungRead
If there is anything that we wish to change in the child, we should first examine it and see whether it is not something that could better be changed in ourselves.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Before seeking to change a child, reflect on whether the needed change is within ourselves.
This quote by Carl Jung emphasizes the importance of self-reflection when it comes to influencing others, particularly children. It suggests that if we notice something in a child that needs improvement or change, we should first look inwardly to consider whether it is a reflection of our own behaviors or shortcomings that need adjustment before we can expect to see change in them.
Themes
Self-ReflectionParentingChangeChildrenPersonal Growth
In practice
Example use cases
During a parenting workshop discussing effective strategies for child-rearing.
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