The Cost of Being Stuck: Jung on the Masculine Shadow

“Today humanity, as never before, is split into two apparently irreconcilable halves. The psychological rule says that when an inner situation is not made conscious, it happens outside, as fate. That is to say, when the individual remains undivided and does not become conscious of his inner opposite, the world must perforce act out the conflict and be torn into opposing halves.” (C. G. Jung, Aion, CW 9ii, par. 126) If you’re struggling with relating to women, your emotions, and life itself, If you’re stuck in your head, analyzing from a seemingly safe distance, if you’re compulsively avoiding responsibility and action, then this video is meant for you. In Jungian terms, this is often an anima possession, the unconscious feminine in a man is not related to his conscious self, so it runs his life indirectly through moods, idealization, and paralysis. In this video, we explore how this pattern forms, what it costs, and what it asks of a man if he wants to return to life. If you would like to work through your current challenge together, I offer one-on-one depth sessions. https://thejungianaion.com/meetingind... You are also invited to join one of the Men's Circle's, or Soul Circles I hold space for, where men and women explore individuation in a safe and grounded container. https://thejungianaion.com/groups/ This channel exists because of time, depth, and devotion. If these videos help you reflect, remember, or orient yourself more truthfully in life, you are welcome to support the work directly. Your support helps me keep creating freely and independently. https://thejungianaion.com/support https://ko-fi.com/thejungianaion Thank you for watching. With love, Avi 00:00 Coming Up 01:09 My Commentary 14:50 Marie-Louise von Franz's Commentary 27:49 Marion Woodman's Commentary 28:46 Robert L. Moore's Commentary #CarlJung #AnimaPossession #DepthPsychology #JungianPsychology #Anima #Individuation #MasculinePsychology #MenAndRelationships #InnerWork #ShadowWork #MotherComplex #FatherComplex #EmotionalAvoidance #Overthinking #SpiritualBypassing #Unconscious #MenHealing #PsychologyOfMen #LivingInYourHead