The Psychology of The Fool ( How They Outsmart Everyone)

The fool is one of the most relatable, intriguing and recurring figures in the world. There have been fools who have caused surprise and laughter since time immemorial. We worship folly by seeing it in people and in the world and by willingly displaying it in ourselves. It is one of the timeless archetypes, which we all inherit at birth. Many of us suffer from the absence of the fool in our lives. Frenetic and upright, we take ourselves too seriously. As William Shakespeare said, “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” Forgetting that playfulness is a basic human need, we wonder why we so easily become bored and exhausted, losing all capacity for spontaneity, authenticity, and passion. The antidote to this would be to give the fool archetype some space in our lives. “The soul demands your folly; not your wisdom.” - Carl Jung Recommended videos: 1) 10 Types of People You Must Avoid to Succeed in Life    • If Your Friend Circle Has These People, Yo...   2)The Psychology of People Who Dream Big But Do Nothing    • The Psychology of People Who Dream Big But...   3)The Hidden Psychology Behind Fear of Judgment    • The Hidden Psychology Behind Fear of Judgment   chapters 00:20 Chapter I ( Indtroduction ) 01:26 Chapter II ( The Fool as Truth-Teller ) 02:02 Chapter III ( The Fool as Hero) 02:28 Chapter IV ( The Fool' Journey) 02:58 Chapter V ( The Dark Side of the Fool)