“The unconscious mind of man sees correctly even when conscious reason is blind and impotent.” – C.G. Jung
There are times in life when we come to a standstill.
There is no flow, no joy, no clear path forward. At such times, working with a Jungian therapist on a guided exploration of one’s dreams can provide relief.
Jung wrote: “Dreams … are pure nature; they show us the unvarnished, natural truth, and are therefore fitted, as nothing else is, to give us back an attitude that accords with our basic human nature when our consciousness has strayed too far from its foundations and run into an impasse.”
A feeling of emptiness and a loss of meaning can arise in one’s 30’s or 40’s. ‘I got everything I set out to achieve in life. Why don’t I feel fulfilled?’ ‘I thought I had things figured out, but now it feels like life is passing me by.’ ‘Why does life feel so blah?’ At these times, one’s forgotten inner life can yield meaning and renewal. Dreams lead the way to that inner life.
Depression can be an example of energy turning inward. By following that energy with a journey into one’s memories and dreams, one can find new pathways and renewed energy for life.