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What is not brought to consciousness, comes to us as fate.
Carl Jung
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Unacknowledged feelings and thoughts shape our destiny.

This quote by Carl Jung suggests that our unconscious mind holds powerful influences over our lives. If we do not bring our innermost thoughts and feelings into awareness, they can manifest as uncontrollable life events or 'fate'. In essence, Jung emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and introspection in shaping our future and guiding our choices.

Themes

ConsciousnessFateSelf-AwarenessPsychologyUnconscious

In practice

Example use cases

In a discussion on mental health, you could say, 'Remember, what is not brought to consciousness comes to us as fate.'

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