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.
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If there is a fear of falling, the only safety consists in deliberately jumping.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Embracing fear is essential for growth; one must take risks to find safety.
This quote by Carl Jung suggests that fearing failure can hold us back from making progress. Instead of allowing the fear of falling to paralyze us, we should take bold steps forward, as the act of 'jumping' symbolizes taking risks that ultimately lead to personal safety and growth.
Themes
FearGrowthRiskCourageSafety
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about overcoming obstacles.
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