First, one must find a way to resolve and balance one’s internal conflict by knowing one’s Shadow; that is all I can say for now! I might do that, as my mind is desperately seeking a calm sanctuary within my soul to find peace!
“My I, you are a barbarian. I want to live with you; therefore, I will carry you through an utterly medieval Hell until you are capable of making living with you bearable. You should be the vessel and womb of life; therefore, I shall purify you. The touchstone is being alone with oneself. This is the way.” ~Carl Jung, The Red Book, Page 330.
Carl Gustav Jung: “What drives people to war with themselves is the suspicion or the knowledge that they consist of two persons in opposition to one another. The conflict may be between the sensual and the spiritual man, or between the Ego and the Shadow. It is what Faust means when he says: ‘Two souls, alas, are housed within my breast.’ A neurosis is a splitting of personality.”
~C.G. Jung, CW 11, para. 522
Via and with thanks to Laura London. @JungianLaura
Sending love and peaceful wishes! 🙏💖
lampmagician 
Another great blog post! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this complex subject!
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Heartfelt thanks for your kind comment and support, dear friend. 🙏
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An excellent post my friend. In a way if people could just keep hat war within themselves …well…. but alas, that is not what happens.
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I know what you mean, my lovely lady. This post offered a brief escape from the turmoil of current events, even though it is fundamentally related to them.
Thank you, as always. xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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You are always more than welcome my friend xxx
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Such a profound reflection, Aladin.
It takes immense courage to look within and face the “Shadow” when the outside world seems so chaotic.
We often forget that global peace is only a reflection of collective inner peace.
Jung’s words seem incredibly timely right now
Thinking of you, my friend.
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My dear Luisa, I sincerely thank you for your wise and insightful words. You have captured the essence perfectly. 🤗❤️🙏😘
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You are so very welcome my dear Aladin ❣️❣️❣️
It is always my pleasure!
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Thank you!🙏🥰
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“One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious”.. I too have meditated on this topic more than any other topic. It is the subject of my best montage… I faced my shadow at 30 and won (insofar as the world is concerned. I am harmless). I was fortunate. All I wanted (or thought I wanted) was my girlfriend to stay with me, to be mine forever. Trying to keep her amplified my insecurities and negative worldly ambition. I found myself abandoning other people, chasing status and money to impress her… I became a version of myself I didn’t recognize. I am so relieved it’s over!.. This was the fight the warring troublemakers of society must have lost🖖
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I remember it clearly, buddy, even if it was quite some time ago! You reach a point where you start to walk beside yourself for a talk. 😉😅
Still, you pick the right path, my wise and everlasting good friend; thank you!🙏💖🖖
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“You reach a point where you start to walk beside yourself for a talk.”… I am walking alongside my father today for a talk. This will be the first time we have spoken in months. Two years ago he told me he thought the solution to the Middle East was to “nuke Iran.” … Today I must view him as my shadow, as myself… somehow…….. Wish me luck!!🫠😞
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That’s exactly what I intended! And, naturally, your strength has increased now, thanks to your knowledge, helping you stay ahead. 👍👍🖖😊
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The walk was amicable 👍
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I love the quote. It is something I’ve been working towards these past number of months. Thank you for sharing, Aladin 🙂 x
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I’m sure you do! Thank you very much, Luciana, my dear friend, for taking the time to read it. 🤗🙏💖
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Most interesting Aladin, thank you!
I love being with myself, in my own company.
Conflict within… not much to see here, but it has happened.
Jung is so interesting, and correct. I’ve said it before, because of you, I know him more.
Peace to you, dear friend!
xoxoxoxo
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Thank you, my dear Resa. It’s often helpful to consider insights from people like Jung during difficult times.
With sincere thanks, I send you all my love.
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