Why is Jungianism important?
Carl Jung developed concepts and processes that help explain human behavior.
What is the Shadow?
What you deny or ignore in yourself will trip you up because you are not aware of it.
Introduction
I’m going to begin by describing some concepts that are key to understanding Jungian philosophy. Then I’ll describe the processes that these entities instigate or partake in. After that, I’ll show you how you can use these to better understand human behavior. There’s a good simple definition of basic Jungian entities and processes …
What are the Anima and Animus?
the (traditionally) feminine part of the male psyche and (traditionally) masculine part of the female psyche
What is Synchronicity?
Carl Jung believed that unexplained meaningful coincedences can point to areas you need to address–but are not always cause and effect.
What is Individuation?
Individuation demands letting go of ego and incorporating parts of your psyche you don’t want to admit are there.
What is Association (Free Association)?
When something strikes you as odd about your behavior or someone else’s, see what other ideas are associated with it.
What is Amplification?
By starting with a seemingly trivial image from your daily life, amplification can help you learn what the psyche/soul is really worried about.
How does the shadow manifest?
What you deny about yourself will erupt into your interactions and/or get projected onto others.