Make it Conscious

In this episode Max introduces the second course of the MiC Know Yourself Programme - How to Talk to Yourself - The Active Imagination Course. The unconscious contains all the seeds of our development. Yet in our modern world, its role in our growth is often overlooked, misunderstood, and even feared. The technique of active imagination is the most direct way of reconnecting with this lost and sacred realm. Coined by Swiss psychologist Carl Jung, he described it as "the indispensable second part of any analysis." In The Active Imagination Course, we’re going to be getting practical. You will become self-sufficient a in nigh-on-lost ancient tool of transformation and uncover deep self-knowledge along the way. ---------- Learn the Art of Science of Self-Knowledge - Sign up to the Know Yourself Programme: How to Talk to Yourself - the Active Imagination Course - https://knowyourself.makeitconscious.com/course/activeimagination The MiC Philosophy Course (only $7) - https://knowyourself.makeitconscious.com/course/micphilosophy Unlock a lifetime of self-insight with a Tarot Birth Chart report. Learn more at: https://makeitconscious.com/step/tarot-birth-chart-reports/ ---------- Active Imagination Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeuFwuWK5O2MMxqoPMkk9eEbVIrbwq-7B Why Divination is Real article series - https://makeitconscious.com/why-divination-is-real/ Seven Habits of Individuation Ebook - https://makeitconscious.com/sevenhabits/ MiC Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6AxGzV3sa6kK2NKSKDyuJa Inner Work Exercises Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/4OMC4T1PNsA951dvvHhYMs?si=823fcdc61f20416e Make It Conscious Blog - https://makeitconscious.com/blog/ The Cult Recovery Guide - https://makeitconscious.com/freeguide/ ---------- Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1682899242067996 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/makeitconscious/ X - https://x.com/makeitconscious

How well do you "know yourself?" How exactly is it that a mind can come to *know itself*? Are “you” merely an idea? Is there, as a Buddhist might say, ‘no self?’ What could it mean to be ‘conscious?’ What is spirituality? Why do we suffer? Is it wrong to desire? What is freedom and what does it mean to be free? Does evil exist? Why are we here, and what is history and our world about anyway? Did Jung have all the answers? What are you beyond your identify, self-image and appearance? Why are you here? And what are you doing? In the seminal course of the Know Yourself Programme - The MiC Philosophy - you’ll begin to develop your own answers to these fundamental questions. In this episode Max introduces the course and shares the MiC Philosophy Course Overview direct from the KYP. In this course, we’ll explore the thoughts of some of history’s greatest thinkers, starting with Kant and his project of self-enquiry. You'll journey through idealist philosophers like Hegel, and into the realm of depth psychology with Freud and Jung, gaining insights into the nature of the mind, spirit, freedom—and ultimately, yourself. This first course of the Know Yourself Programme is available for just $7. Head over to knowyourself.makeitconscious.com to learn more. ---------- Learn the Art of Science of Self-Knowledge - Sign up to the Know Yourself Programme: How to Talk to Yourself - the Active Imagination Course - https://knowyourself.makeitconscious.com/course/activeimagination The MiC Philosophy Course (only $7) - https://knowyourself.makeitconscious.com/course/micphilosophy Unlock a lifetime of self-insight with a Tarot Birth Chart report. Learn more at: https://makeitconscious.com/step/tarot-birth-chart-reports/ ---------- Active Imagination Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeuFwuWK5O2MMxqoPMkk9eEbVIrbwq-7B Why Divination is Real article series - https://makeitconscious.com/why-divination-is-real/ Seven Habits of Individuation Ebook - https://makeitconscious.com/sevenhabits/ MiC Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6AxGzV3sa6kK2NKSKDyuJa Inner Work Exercises Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/4OMC4T1PNsA951dvvHhYMs?si=823fcdc61f20416e Make It Conscious Blog - https://makeitconscious.com/blog/ The Cult Recovery Guide - https://makeitconscious.com/freeguide/ ---------- Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1682899242067996 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/makeitconscious/ X - https://x.com/makeitconscious

What is the 'Shadow'? A trendy term that originates with psychologist Carl Jung. You might have often heard it discussed in psychological and spiritual content along with the need to do 'shadow work' or 'integrate the shadow.' Like many psychological concepts, Jung's thesis around the shadow is on one hand often misunderstood, and on the other also contains some contradictions of its own. Referring to what the original thinkers said on tricky concepts like the shadow is generally very elucidating. And it also helps us understand how we can apply and take further the ideas into our own process of becoming. In the pursuit of self-knowledge, understanding the shadow is nonetheless a vital exercise, as well as working with the aspects of our own personality that have necessarily been left behind. It also involves coming to terms with collective shadow, and what Jung described as 'absolute evil.' To that end, in this episode we will delve into what Carl Jung himself wrote about the shadow. Jung said many things about it, but in this episode we'll focus just on one of his earliest works mentioning the shadow, the essay The Psychology of the Unconscious. The MiC courses on Inner and Outer Shadow Work are due to be released in one week. Register your email at knowyourself.makeitconscious.com to be informed when they go live. ---------- Learn the Art of Science of Self-Knowledge - Sign up to the Know Yourself Programme: How to Talk to Yourself - the Active Imagination Course - https://knowyourself.makeitconscious.com/course/activeimagination The MiC Philosophy Course (only $7) - https://knowyourself.makeitconscious.com/course/micphilosophy Unlock a lifetime of self-insight with a Tarot Birth Chart report. Learn more at: https://makeitconscious.com/step/tarot-birth-chart-reports/ ---------- Active Imagination Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeuFwuWK5O2MMxqoPMkk9eEbVIrbwq-7B Why Divination is Real article series - https://makeitconscious.com/why-divination-is-real/ Seven Habits of Individuation Ebook - https://makeitconscious.com/sevenhabits/ MiC Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6AxGzV3sa6kK2NKSKDyuJa Inner Work Exercises Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/4OMC4T1PNsA951dvvHhYMs?si=823fcdc61f20416e Make It Conscious Blog - https://makeitconscious.com/blog/ The Cult Recovery Guide - https://makeitconscious.com/freeguide/ ---------- Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1682899242067996 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/makeitconscious/ X - https://x.com/makeitconscious

What is the 'Shadow'? Shadow is a term that has firmly entered the common lexicon and originates with psychologist Carl Jung. You might have often heard it discussed in psychological and spiritual content along with the need to do 'shadow work' or 'integrate the shadow.' Like many psychological concepts, Jung's thesis around the shadow is on one hand often misunderstood, and on the other also contains some contradictions of its own. Referring to what the original thinkers said on tricky concepts like the shadow is generally very elucidating. And it also helps us understand how we can apply and take further the ideas into our own process of becoming. In the pursuit of self-knowledge, understanding the shadow is nonetheless a vital exercise, as well as working with the aspects of our own personality that have necessarily been left behind. It also involves coming to terms with collective shadow, and what Jung described as 'absolute evil.' To that end, in this episode we will delve into what Carl Jung himself wrote about the shadow. Jung said many things about it, but in this episode we'll focus just on one piece of writing - Aion. Originally based on a lecture and written in 1948, it contains a concise three-page chapter on the shadow, representing the summation of Jung's thought on it at this latter part of his career. The MiC courses on Inner and Outer Shadow Work are due to be released in two weeks. Register your email at knowyourself.makeitconscious.com to be informed when they go live. ---------- Learn the Art of Science of Self-Knowledge - Sign up to the Know Yourself Programme: How to Talk to Yourself - the Active Imagination Course - https://knowyourself.makeitconscious.com/course/activeimagination The MiC Philosophy Course (only $7) - https://knowyourself.makeitconscious.com/course/micphilosophy Unlock a lifetime of self-insight with a Tarot Birth Chart report. Learn more at: https://makeitconscious.com/step/tarot-birth-chart-reports/ ---------- Active Imagination Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeuFwuWK5O2MMxqoPMkk9eEbVIrbwq-7B Why Divination is Real article series - https://makeitconscious.com/why-divination-is-real/ Seven Habits of Individuation Ebook - https://makeitconscious.com/sevenhabits/ MiC Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6AxGzV3sa6kK2NKSKDyuJa Inner Work Exercises Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/4OMC4T1PNsA951dvvHhYMs?si=823fcdc61f20416e Make It Conscious Blog - https://makeitconscious.com/blog/ The Cult Recovery Guide - https://makeitconscious.com/freeguide/ ---------- Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1682899242067996 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/makeitconscious/ X - https://x.com/makeitconscious

What is the 'Ego?' What does it mean to 'have' an ego? A 'big ego' or a 'strong ego'? Is the ego bad? The Ego is an often misunderstood concept in psychology and conversation more broadly. It is a key part of Carl Jung's psychology and map of the psyche, and a necessary factor in the development of self-knowledge and the unfolding of spirit itself. Carl Jung said many things about the Ego. But in this episode we'll focus just on one piece of writing - Aion. Originally published in 1951, in Jung's 76th year, it contains a concise five-page chapter giving a discussion and description of the Ego at this late point in Jung's life and career. ---------- Learn the Art of Science of Self-Knowledge - Sign up to the Know Yourself Programme: How to Talk to Yourself - the Active Imagination Course - https://knowyourself.makeitconscious.com/course/activeimagination The MiC Philosophy Course (only $7) - https://knowyourself.makeitconscious.com/course/micphilosophy Unlock a lifetime of self-insight with a Tarot Birth Chart report. Learn more at: https://makeitconscious.com/step/tarot-birth-chart-reports/ ---------- Active Imagination Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeuFwuWK5O2MMxqoPMkk9eEbVIrbwq-7B Why Divination is Real article series - https://makeitconscious.com/why-divination-is-real/ Seven Habits of Individuation Ebook - https://makeitconscious.com/sevenhabits/ MiC Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6AxGzV3sa6kK2NKSKDyuJa Inner Work Exercises Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/4OMC4T1PNsA951dvvHhYMs?si=823fcdc61f20416e Make It Conscious Blog - https://makeitconscious.com/blog/ The Cult Recovery Guide - https://makeitconscious.com/freeguide/ ---------- Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1682899242067996 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/makeitconscious/ X - https://x.com/makeitconscious

The transcendent function is a foundational concept in Carl Jung's psychology, first formally introduced in his 1916 essay of the same name. Written when Jung was 41, this essay reflects a pivotal moment in his life and career—following his split with Freud and during his difficult confrontation with the unconscious. In fewer than 10,000 words, it lays the groundwork for much of Jung’s later theories, including the shadow and the practice of active imagination, marking the early development of his unique approach to psychological transformation. In this three-part series, we'll explore the key aspects of this important insight in Jung's psychology and related writings. In Part 1, Transcendent Function Defined, we’ll introduce the concept in context and discuss why it matters. In Part 2, The Directedness of Mind, we’ll examine the nature of the mind, its inherent split, and the importance of integration. Finally, in Part 3, Self-Sufficiency and Individuation, we’ll discuss what the transcendent function means for you and how it can support your own pursuit of self-knowledge. ---------- Learn the Art of Science of Self-Knowledge - Sign up to the Know Yourself Programme: How to Talk to Yourself - the Active Imagination Course - https://knowyourself.makeitconscious.com/course/activeimagination The MiC Philosophy Course (only $7) - https://knowyourself.makeitconscious.com/course/micphilosophy Unlock a lifetime of self-insight with a Tarot Birth Chart report. Learn more at: https://makeitconscious.com/step/tarot-birth-chart-reports/ ---------- Active Imagination Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeuFwuWK5O2MMxqoPMkk9eEbVIrbwq-7B Why Divination is Real article series - https://makeitconscious.com/why-divination-is-real/ Seven Habits of Individuation Ebook - https://makeitconscious.com/sevenhabits/ MiC Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6AxGzV3sa6kK2NKSKDyuJa Inner Work Exercises Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/4OMC4T1PNsA951dvvHhYMs?si=823fcdc61f20416e Make It Conscious Blog - https://makeitconscious.com/blog/ The Cult Recovery Guide - https://makeitconscious.com/freeguide/ ---------- Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1682899242067996 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/makeitconscious/ X - https://x.com/makeitconscious

The transcendent function is a foundational concept in Carl Jung's psychology, first formally introduced in his 1916 essay of the same name. Written when Jung was 41, this essay reflects a pivotal moment in his life and career—following his split with Freud and during his difficult confrontation with the unconscious. In fewer than 10,000 words, it lays the groundwork for much of Jung’s later theories, including the shadow and the practice of active imagination, marking the early development of his unique approach to psychological transformation. In this three-part series, we'll explore the key aspects of this important insight in Jung's psychology and related writings. In Part 1, Transcendent Function Defined, we’ll introduce the concept in context and discuss why it matters. In Part 2, The Directedness of Mind, we’ll examine the nature of the mind, its inherent split, and the importance of integration. Finally, in Part 3, Self-Sufficiency and Individuation, we’ll discuss what the transcendent function means for you and how it can support your own pursuit of self-knowledge. ---------- Learn the Art of Science of Self-Knowledge - Sign up to the Know Yourself Programme: How to Talk to Yourself - the Active Imagination Course - https://knowyourself.makeitconscious.com/course/activeimagination The MiC Philosophy Course (only $7) - https://knowyourself.makeitconscious.com/course/micphilosophy Unlock a lifetime of self-insight with a Tarot Birth Chart report. Learn more at: https://makeitconscious.com/step/tarot-birth-chart-reports/ ---------- Active Imagination Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeuFwuWK5O2MMxqoPMkk9eEbVIrbwq-7B Why Divination is Real article series - https://makeitconscious.com/why-divination-is-real/ Seven Habits of Individuation Ebook - https://makeitconscious.com/sevenhabits/ MiC Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6AxGzV3sa6kK2NKSKDyuJa Inner Work Exercises Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/4OMC4T1PNsA951dvvHhYMs?si=823fcdc61f20416e Make It Conscious Blog - https://makeitconscious.com/blog/ The Cult Recovery Guide - https://makeitconscious.com/freeguide/ ---------- Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1682899242067996 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/makeitconscious/ X - https://x.com/makeitconscious

The transcendent function is a foundational concept in Carl Jung's psychology, first formally introduced in his 1916 essay of the same name. Written when Jung was 41, this essay reflects a pivotal moment in his life and career—following his split with Freud and during his difficult confrontation with the unconscious. In fewer than 10,000 words, it lays the groundwork for much of Jung’s later theories, including the shadow and the practice of active imagination, marking the early development of his unique approach to psychological transformation. In this three-part series, we'll explore the key aspects of this important insight in Jung's psychology and related writings. In Part 1, Transcendent Function Defined, we’ll introduce the concept in context and discuss why it matters. In Part 2, The Directedness of Mind, we’ll examine the nature of the mind, its inherent split, and the importance of integration. Finally, in Part 3, Self-Sufficiency and Individuation, we’ll discuss what the transcendent function means for you and how it can support your own pursuit of self-knowledge. ---------- Learn the Art of Science of Self-Knowledge - Sign up to the Know Yourself Programme: How to Talk to Yourself - the Active Imagination Course - https://knowyourself.makeitconscious.com/course/activeimagination The MiC Philosophy Course (only $7) - https://knowyourself.makeitconscious.com/course/micphilosophy Unlock a lifetime of self-insight with a Tarot Birth Chart report. Learn more at: https://makeitconscious.com/step/tarot-birth-chart-reports/ ---------- Active Imagination Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeuFwuWK5O2MMxqoPMkk9eEbVIrbwq-7B Why Divination is Real article series - https://makeitconscious.com/why-divination-is-real/ Seven Habits of Individuation Ebook - https://makeitconscious.com/sevenhabits/ MiC Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6AxGzV3sa6kK2NKSKDyuJa Inner Work Exercises Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/4OMC4T1PNsA951dvvHhYMs?si=823fcdc61f20416e Make It Conscious Blog - https://makeitconscious.com/blog/ The Cult Recovery Guide - https://makeitconscious.com/freeguide/ ---------- Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1682899242067996 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/makeitconscious/ X - https://x.com/makeitconscious

In this episode, Max provides a high level overview of the practice and origins of active imagination - the ancient technique rediscovered by Carl Jung. Discover how active imagination differs from meditation and visualisation, and why it's a crucial tool for self-knowledge and individuation. Whether you're new to Jungian psychology or looking to deepen your understanding, this video offers insights into an often overlooked but essential aspect of inner work. ---------- Learn the Art of Science of Self-Knowledge - Sign up to the Know Yourself Programme: How to Talk to Yourself - the Active Imagination Course - https://knowyourself.makeitconscious.com/course/activeimagination The MiC Philosophy Course (only $7) - https://knowyourself.makeitconscious.com/course/micphilosophy Unlock a lifetime of self-insight with a Tarot Birth Chart report. Learn more at: https://makeitconscious.com/step/tarot-birth-chart-reports/ ---------- Active Imagination Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeuFwuWK5O2MMxqoPMkk9eEbVIrbwq-7B Why Divination is Real article series - https://makeitconscious.com/why-divination-is-real/ Seven Habits of Individuation Ebook - https://makeitconscious.com/sevenhabits/ MiC Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6AxGzV3sa6kK2NKSKDyuJa Inner Work Exercises Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/4OMC4T1PNsA951dvvHhYMs?si=823fcdc61f20416e Make It Conscious Blog - https://makeitconscious.com/blog/ The Cult Recovery Guide - https://makeitconscious.com/freeguide/ ---------- Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1682899242067996 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/makeitconscious/ X - https://x.com/makeitconscious

Introducing the MiC Know Yourself Programme. This five-course journey blends theory, philosophy, and practical techniques to guide you in deep self-exploration and development. Discover freedom, responsibility, and become undivided in yourself. This programme invites you to be who you are and offers the tools to uncover it, step into your sovereignty, make deep sense of yourself, and understand your role in the world. ---------- Learn the Art of Science of Self-Knowledge - Sign up to the Know Yourself Programme: How to Talk to Yourself - the Active Imagination Course - https://knowyourself.makeitconscious.com/course/activeimagination The MiC Philosophy Course (only $7) - https://knowyourself.makeitconscious.com/course/micphilosophy Unlock a lifetime of self-insight with a Tarot Birth Chart report. Learn more at: https://makeitconscious.com/step/tarot-birth-chart-reports/ ---------- Active Imagination Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeuFwuWK5O2MMxqoPMkk9eEbVIrbwq-7B Why Divination is Real article series - https://makeitconscious.com/why-divination-is-real/ Seven Habits of Individuation Ebook - https://makeitconscious.com/sevenhabits/ MiC Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6AxGzV3sa6kK2NKSKDyuJa Inner Work Exercises Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/4OMC4T1PNsA951dvvHhYMs?si=823fcdc61f20416e Make It Conscious Blog - https://makeitconscious.com/blog/ The Cult Recovery Guide - https://makeitconscious.com/freeguide/ ---------- Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1682899242067996 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/makeitconscious/ X - https://x.com/makeitconscious