Grounded in the natural philosophy of the Middle Ages, alchemy formed a bridge: on the one hand into the past, to Gnosticism, and on the other into the future, to the modern psychology of the unconscious.
Carl JungRead
One must be able to let things happen.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of acceptance and surrender in life.
Carl Jung's quote speaks to the necessity of allowing events to unfold naturally rather than trying to control every aspect of our lives. It suggests that there is value in stepping back and embracing the flow of experiences, as this could lead to greater peace and understanding in our own personal journeys.
Themes
AcceptanceSurrenderFlowLifeExperience
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about coping with change.
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