This Jungian Life Podcast Secrets
Dec 26, 2019
Explore the hidden realms of our psyche as the hosts dive into the significance of secrets we keep from ourselves and others. Discover how family secrets can shape our identities and relationships, and learn about the therapeutic power of revealing these hidden truths. Unearth the connection between dreams and buried secrets, while examining the dual role of secrets in bonding and isolation within relationships. From the moral implications of societal secrets to the interplay of masculine and feminine energies, this discussion shines a light on the complexity of secrecy.
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Secrets and Complexes
- Secrets are often unconscious and cause inner conflict and neurosis.
- Complexes can form around these unconscious secrets, influencing behavior mysteriously.
Personal Word Association Anecdote
- Deborah Stewart shares her own word association delay with the word 'boat'.
- She linked it to a secret feeling of fragility exploring unconscious depths, illustrating hidden personal secrets.
Family Secrets Breed Isolation
- Family secrets often involve unspoken problems like alcoholism that create shame and isolation.
- These secrets cut people off from social connection and cost emotional energy.
