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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I would rather be whole than good.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Being authentic and true to oneself is more important than conforming to societal standards of goodness.
This quote by Carl Jung emphasizes the value of authenticity over the often superficial ideals of morality or goodness. It suggests that to be complete and fulfilled as a person, one must embrace their true self, imperfections and all, rather than strive to fit into the mold of what society deems as 'good'. Such wholeness enables genuine connections and life experiences, rather than adhering to an arbitrary standard of behavior.
Themes
AuthenticityWholenessSelf-AcceptanceGoodnessMorality
In practice
Example use cases
In a personal development workshop, when discussing self-acceptance.
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