Speaking of Jung: Interviews with Jungian Analysts Episode 119: The Call of Destiny
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The Von Franz Exam Anecdote
- Gary Sparks and two colleagues failed their fairy tale exam by Marie-Louise von Franz during Jungian training.
- Her blunt feedback forced them to seriously re-evaluate their approach and deepen their commitment to Jungian psychology.
Daryl Sharp's Crucial Support
- Gary was struggling financially and emotionally while studying Jung in Switzerland.
- Daryl Sharp helped him find teaching jobs in Zurich, enabling deeper cultural immersion and study.
The Forward Striving Function
- Jung's late works revolve around the "forward striving function" where the unconscious guides conscious growth.
- This function actively leads psychological transformation by bringing archetypal images to consciousness.