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
What is not brought to consciousness, comes to us as fate.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Unacknowledged feelings and thoughts shape our destiny.
This quote by Carl Jung suggests that our unconscious mind holds powerful influences over our lives. If we do not bring our innermost thoughts and feelings into awareness, they can manifest as uncontrollable life events or 'fate'. In essence, Jung emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and introspection in shaping our future and guiding our choices.
Themes
ConsciousnessFateSelf-AwarenessPsychologyUnconscious
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion on mental health, you could say, 'Remember, what is not brought to consciousness comes to us as fate.'
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