THIRD EYE DROPS Carl Jung's Shadow Archetype in Myths and the Psyche | MJDorian |Mind Meld 411
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Oct 10, 2024 MJDorian, creator of the Creative Codex podcast and a multifaceted artist, delves into the shadow archetype as framed by Carl Jung. They explore the haunting truths behind classic fairy tales, revealing their dark undercurrents. The conversation highlights the importance of shadow work, both personally and collectively, and discusses how myths reflect our psychological struggles. MJDorian shares insights from their therapeutic journey, emphasizing introspection and transformation as keys to understanding our darker selves.
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Gruesome Grimm's Tales
- MJ Dorian discusses the dark and violent elements present in the original Grimm's fairy tales.
- Examples include the stepsisters' self-mutilation in Cinderella and the Evil Queen's gruesome demise in Snow White.
Dark Fairy Tales and the Shadow
- The Grimm's fairy tales' dark elements, often removed in modern versions, are crucial for understanding the shadow archetype.
- These stories offer a way to process dark, inconvenient truths about the psyche and the world.
Jung's Definition of the Shadow
- Carl Jung defined the shadow as the entire unconscious, encompassing everything we don't know about ourselves.
- Von Franz emphasizes the importance of considering the analysand's condition when interpreting the shadow.