This Jungian Life Podcast REUNIONS: Is there value in remembering our younger selves?
Oct 12, 2023
Deb and Joe, both Jungian Analysts, discuss the value of attending reunions and reconnecting with our younger selves. They explore the emotions and significance of school reunions, reflecting on their own experiences and unrealistic expectations. They highlight the mixed emotions that arise during reunions and emphasize the importance of reconnecting with classmates and reminiscing about the past. The hosts also analyze a dream involving a college reunion, discussing its symbolism and connections to personal growth.
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Joseph's Reunion
- Joseph Lee recently attended his undergraduate reunion, prompting reflection on the experience.
- The reunion had a soulful and sober tone, possibly due to the attendees' age and life stage.
Complexity of Reunions
- Reunions evoke complex emotions tied to past and present identities.
- The word "reunion" itself implies returning to an original place and undoing something.
Initial College Experiences
- Deborah Stewart's initial college experience involved unrealistic expectations and a mismatch between her chosen courses and her aptitudes.
- Joseph Lee entered acting school with a romanticized view, facing a harsh reality that led him to transfer.