Category: psychology

Only the Brainwashed fear Brainwashing

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Here’s my personal Quote for the day: “Brainwashed people are terrified of being brainwashed, and might “kill” you, to prevent you from speaking, to avoid that intense, internalised and denied fear. People who are not brainwashed, have no fear of the ideas of others. They broke their brainwashing and have their truth. It takes an …

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Sovereignty and the Authority Problem

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You are a sovereign being. Sovereign essentially means “self-possessed”, or in other words, you own yourself. Nobody else is capable of directing or governing your body or your mind except yourself.

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Jung quote of the Month – July 2024

This month, I’d like to do things a little different, and contrast a Jung quote with the myth of Medusa to see if we can gain greater insight into the ways of the collective consciousness, and the archetypes that it can bring to us.

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Carl Jung Quote of the Month – June 2024

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This quote from Carl Jung emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and introspection in understanding one’s true nature and purpose. He suggests that instead of seeking answers or validation from external sources, individuals should turn their attention inward.

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The Psychological Ego vs The Spiritual Ego

The Ego is a concept which is used by many different teachers and systems and can sometimes have some obscurity to its meaning as a consequence.

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Where is your enemy?

The human inclination towards community is a double-edged sword; it fosters a sense of belonging and shared identity, yet it can inadvertently lead to division. This paradox arises from our tendency to categorize and group individuals, often overlooking the nuanced tapestry of human individuality.

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The Kingdom Within

Jesus spoke of the Kingdom Within. This is related to, but not, the kingdom of God. Did any scholars realise this? Did any of them realise that the Kingdom of God holds many kingdoms, and each of us has a Kingdom within God’s kingdom?

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