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
In such doubtful matters, where you have to work as a pioneer, you must be able to put some trust in your intuition and follow your feeling even at the risk of going wrong.
Interpretation
What this quote means
In uncertain situations, trust your intuition and feelings, even if it may lead to mistakes.
This quote by Carl Jung emphasizes the importance of intuition and personal insight when navigating uncharted territories or ambiguous situations. It suggests that while there are risks involved in following one’s gut feelings, especially when evidence is lacking, it can also lead to significant discoveries and personal growth. Embracing this uncertainty is a fundamental part of being a pioneer and innovator.
Themes
IntuitionTrustPioneeringRiskFeeling
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about entrepreneurship.
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