Carl Jung was a Swiss psychiatrist, born in 1875 in Thurgau, Switzerland. He is widely believed to be one of the most influential psychologists in history. He was a well-educated man with a drive to learn more and developed a friendship with Sigmund Freud, who was credited with developing psychoanalysis.

Jung developed various books that have contributed to our understanding of ourselves, and he had several profound ideologies regarding life philosophy. He had a strong belief in voluntary self-sacrifice. If you fail to find purpose in your life and willingly sacrifice a part of yourself and your life for something greater than yourself, then sacrifice and suffering will find you. Be humble and do not allow your pride to affect your decision-making process, subsequently leading you to go against something you know is the right decision deep inside yourself.

He expressed how modern materialism does not lead to happiness; instead, it has resulted in an increase in meaninglessness, anxiety, and loneliness. It is difficult to achieve simplicity, but simplicity is important to focus on what truly matters in our search for happiness.

One of the most interesting things I found was his perception that life can be divided into two stages. The first stage is the outer world, where we develop relationships, grow our external environment, and acquire education. The second stage is when we delve deeper into our inner world, learning about our inner selves, our unconscious, and our soul. In order for life to have purpose, we must merge these two stages to develop a complete life. Failure to do so will result in living only half a life, and many people are fearful of learning and understanding our inner selves, leaving them without purpose.

Jung also emphasized the importance of interpreting our dreams as they provide visual impressions of who we are and offer detailed information on the potential direction of our aspirations in life. We should think without judgment, learn about ourselves without evaluating others, and always strive for deeper understanding of the world. Then, we should pursue telling our own story to reaffirm our beliefs.

The pathway to peace, purpose, happiness, and fulfillment lies in venturing down the path of understanding our soul. The lessons we find by looking inside ourselves can help transform, grow, and nurture our soul. This leads us to better understand who we want to be and contributes to success in our search for happiness.

Thanks,

Dean