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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Part of the human Self or Soul is not subject to laws of space and time.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The essence of our being transcends physical limitations.
Carl Jung's quote suggests that there are aspects of our identity and consciousness that exist beyond the confines of physical reality, such as space and time. This implies a deeper understanding of the self that connects to spiritual, psychological, and existential dimensions, indicating that our inner selves are not restricted by the material world around us.
Themes
SelfSoulConsciousnessTimeSpace
In practice
Example use cases
During a philosophical discussion on the nature of existence at a seminar.
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