This site is about Carl Gustav Jung and reception of the author in the world of Books.
General headlines are Success in life, orientation and finding out who you really are (Goethe). Or rather meant to be: Just become who you are.
Making some decisions in life: Examples only
Just buy yoursellf a hat, if you do not like it, give it away and find a better one.
Your hair style: Long or short? Or very long? Like a woman though being male?
Your Tatoo …. Do not get it wrong, they are hard to get rid of.
More about relevant decisions
We all make decisions, sometimes important ones like going left or right.
Or driving on the wrong side of the roads coming by Ferry from France to Dover.
Life’s a tapestry of choices, each with its own unique set of consequences. Decisions like marriage and having children can be a real challenge and will most certainly shape the course of our lives.
Are there any correct or any wrong choices in life?
The mother of all questions, indeed.
Getting married might bring you companionship and shared dreams, while staying single will offer you more freedom.
So do some people believe.
And others not.
Having children can be an enriching journey filled with love, but choosing not might allow for a very different kind of fulfillment and personal focus.
On what exactly?
In a nutshell, there’s no universal “correct” path.
It is all about aligning decisions with your own personal values and desires, embracing the lessons from each experience, and knowing that it is (more or less) okay to change your direction.
As you grow.
In a certain way, life’s beauty lies in its unpredictability.
And you do not even know, when your life will be over.
Even a short live can be a 100 per cent life. Not too short, though.
How long is a piece of string?
Living 100 years might be pretty good, if you are still mentally healthy.
Still having your marbles …
… and your old body is ok.
A bit of pain here and there …. for sure!
Part 1: The Essence of the Red Book
Today, I wish to outllne the profound depths of Carl Jung’s monumental work, beginning with The Red Book. This extraordinary piece is not merely a book but a journey—a journey through the unconscious, the mysterious, and the untamed regions of the mind. “The Red Book” is Jung’s personal record of visions and fantasies, where he navigates the delicate balance between order and chaos, light and shadow. It’s a testament to his belief that true individuation—the process of becoming whole—requires a confrontation with the unconscious, with all its terrors and wonders.
Part 2: Lessons from Jung for Today’s Youth
So, what can especially young people, take away from Jung’s introspective odyssey? Jung teaches us the importance of embracing the unknown within ourselves. In a world where we are constantly bombarded with external expectations and societal norms, “The Red Book” encourages us to turn inward and listen to our inner voice. It’s about finding balance—integrating both the rational and the irrational, the known and the unknown. For today’s youth, seeking orientation in life, this means acknowledging and integrating all parts of the self, even those that are less comfortable or more difficult to understand.
Part 3: Relevance and Application in Modern Times
Today, more than ever, Jung’s insights are crucial. Young people today face unprecedented challenges—rising anxiety, constant social comparison, and the pressure to conform. “The Red Book” offers a roadmap to navigate these waters. It emphasizes the importance of self-exploration and the courage to face one’s inner darkness. By doing so, we can achieve a more balanced, authentic existence. For the young person seeking guidance, Jung’s work is a beacon, illuminating the path toward self-acceptance and personal growth. Embrace the journey, confront your chaos, and find your order.
More here soon … like Mao’ Little Red Book:
Ignorance Is Strength
Read my last Site on Signals and Codes and Orientation as well.
Peter H Bloecker, retired Director Of Education
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What is Navigation?
What is Orientation?
What means Sailing?
Suzanne & Novalis
Leonard Cohen:
Here a deep dive into poetry and mysticism inspired by Novalis:
The line “all men must be sailors then, until the sea shall free them” from his song “Suzanne” is rich in metaphor.
It suggests that life is a journey, like sailing on a vast and often tumultuous sea. Men (people) are compelled to navigate this unpredictable journey until they find some sort of liberation or peace, represented by the sea eventually freeing them. It’s about perseverance, the search for meaning, and the acceptance of life’s inherent uncertainties.
Music: Freddy Quinn (Hamburg) and Lapaloma.
Leonard Cohen often used themes of liberation and transcendence in his work. In “Suzanne,” the sea freeing sailors (men) symbolizes death and the soul’s liberation.
Similarly, in “Bird on the Wire,” the bird represents a yearning for freedom and the struggle to achieve it. Both songs echo the idea of finding peace and release, even if it comes through death.
Cohen was a reader of Hermann Hesse and loved Steppenwolf. Originally he wrote only poems, but found no readers (resonance).
So he tuned his guitar and started singing plus recording, which anybody can do now.
With each turn of the tuning pegs, the notes resonated more clearly, ready to weave melodies that could speak what words sometimes can’t.
Music Is The Language.
Magic happens, understood?
Bertolt Brecht started his career with drama and poetry, and later became very known and famous: Macky Messer and the Shark!
And the shark has …
Teeth, indeed …
To take a bite and eat you.
More about Ocean and Sharks and Navigation in your Life here soon …
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Happy Birthday, my beloved sister in Hamburg with kindest greetings and hugs and kisses from us all here in Burleigh …
At the South East Coast in Queensland.
Peter with Maria Ines and the whole Family in OZ.
More about the Wizard of OZ.
Dorothy is a young girl living in Kansas (USA), who dreams of adventure beyond her dull farm life. A tornado whisks her and her dog, Toto, to the magical land of OZ.
To find her way back home, Dorothy must follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City to meet the Wizard of OZ.
Along the way, she befriends a Scarecrow needing a brain, a Tin Man longing for a heart, and a Cowardly Lion seeking courage.
They all believe the Wizard can grant their wishes. When they reach the Wizard, they discover he is just an ordinary man behind a curtain.
However, he helps them realize that they already possess the qualities they seek. Dorothy learns that she can return home by clicking her ruby slippers and saying, “There’s no place like home.”
It’s a timeless tale about self-discovery, friendship, and the realization that what you seek is often already within you.
What is HOME?
The Mother Of All Questions, indeed.
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