Discovering And Discussing ARCHETYPES JUNG In Theories & Practice

By Stacey Burt


While Jungian philosophy was more popular in the 60s and 70s than it is today, the psychoanalyst's theories still have a place in the world. In fact, like with all the great thinkers, there are aspects of ARCHETYPES JUNG which should be adapted, and those which should be left behind. Taking a course on all things Carl Jung can often provide a great deal of insight not only into dreams, but the world at large when it comes to using different archetypes.

Archetype, the term itself is derived from modern philosophical and psychological research and theories. In realty, the word can have one of several meanings. For Jung, the main two archetypes were the innocent child, and the wise old man, it is after all clear that there can not be one without the other.

One of the best definitions of an archetype with a different definition would be that of a commune. Why would a commune be considered an archetype? Because those living within the walls and grounds of a commune are often considered to have a collective consciousness, all living in the same manner, with the same beliefs and interests.

These elements can often vary a great deal depending on therapist and client. While Jung believes in other archetypes, he sees these two as the most common. A statement with which most other psychoanalysts and therapists agree. Although, at times it may be necessary to incorporate other archetypes to get to the brunt of a specific issue, or problems related to behavior patterns.

Whereas, a real sense of "collective consciousness" comes when a group of people can build and live within "intentional communities and societies, many of which are self-sustaining and off any type of government, utility or other documented platform. These individuals are often vegan or vegetarian, thus growing food at home, or on a farm, and creating electricity and other energy from alternative sources.

A good example of this is that of Charles Manson, a serial killer who brainwashed his followers to do horrid criminal acts, in which he landed a home in what some may call the intentional community of death row, with only one or two of the others having been freed on parole since the crimes were committed in 1969.

Often, these communities are subgroups of other organizations and groups with which most relate. For example, a group of dancers have recently established an intentional community in upstate New York. While there are many communities now evolving all over the world which will include residents of like body, mind and spirit. Most of which will be self-sustaining with residents providing all services, and bartering with other residents for food, drink, etc.

While intentional communities are on the rise, it is a living style that has tried and failed in the past. Though, with new technology, organic gardening, and the potential for legalized marijuana in many areas, the living style may actually survive this time. As the world has become quite expensive from coffee to groceries to rents and mortgage, it is a living style that is being recreated on a daily, if not hourly basis in many areas of the world.




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