The synchronicity of this post grabbed my full attention lol.
Thank you. This gave me clarity and inspiration to look more into the subject of personality - the inferior function, libido (Freuds and Jungs version) and on instincts/impulses.
Id be happy to read more of these topics from you since you articulate everything so well!
Human beings are not sex craved lunatics, but there are reasons why it may look that way.
It all ties back to the unconscious and if we aren’t aware of that, then things become more dualistic and you end up like Neitzsche calling people parasites, essentially.
Freudian theory that sex is the ultimate driving force/fuel of intellectual pursuit- sublimation- is a good one - and well accepted in eastern Religions especially Tantra
This is such an interesting topic, especially because it’s one we almost never discuss openly. The world is saturated with things like porn that people consume in the shadows, yet we rarely talk about it. Of course, every society has its own moral compass and sets its own rules, but ignoring something’s existence doesn’t make it go away. We need to let go of guilt, especially around our desires or fantasies, and actually meet those creatures inside ourselves. I write about this too, because I believe it’s a fundamental power most people overlook. Thanks for a much needed post that opens the door to new discussions.
A Eurocentric Jewish psychologist who believed in Ego death, penis envy and jealousy of the mother - Odephilia complex. A racist European old European who was basically a Cartesian dualistic
Oof this is good. Personally I love how Jung split from Freud definitely revolving around the centralization on sex of Freudians. Jung found this a bit too simplistic noting in “man and his symbols” how he kind of knew Freud wouldn’t get it right with his own psychoanalysis and I’m glad that sparked his own journey into exploration.
I am a fellow Jungian Alchemist! I’m so glad I found you!
I grew up in a relatively strict family where we abstained from pretty much most things. We maintained a strong line between parenthood and friendship yet there was strong love. Meanwhile I had a friend growing up, who viewed her parents as her best friend and they gave her the freedom to explore whatever. Ultimately her parents did divorce, but she still held a close relationship with them. She ended up becoming the addict (to alcohol, nicotine, drugs, sex), and I’ve been able to steer relatively clear.
I wrote a whole Jung of sex series that you might enjoy, it seems we think rather similarly!
The synchronicity of this post grabbed my full attention lol.
Thank you. This gave me clarity and inspiration to look more into the subject of personality - the inferior function, libido (Freuds and Jungs version) and on instincts/impulses.
Id be happy to read more of these topics from you since you articulate everything so well!
Jung always had a way of cutting to the core.
Human beings are not sex craved lunatics, but there are reasons why it may look that way.
It all ties back to the unconscious and if we aren’t aware of that, then things become more dualistic and you end up like Neitzsche calling people parasites, essentially.
The shadow has its way of being expressed. Particularly the more we suppress or project it onto others.
Freudian theory that sex is the ultimate driving force/fuel of intellectual pursuit- sublimation- is a good one - and well accepted in eastern Religions especially Tantra
This is such an interesting topic, especially because it’s one we almost never discuss openly. The world is saturated with things like porn that people consume in the shadows, yet we rarely talk about it. Of course, every society has its own moral compass and sets its own rules, but ignoring something’s existence doesn’t make it go away. We need to let go of guilt, especially around our desires or fantasies, and actually meet those creatures inside ourselves. I write about this too, because I believe it’s a fundamental power most people overlook. Thanks for a much needed post that opens the door to new discussions.
Loved this article. Thank you so much for sharing.
Jung Is really a thing on substack
sex it’s that long for me i’ll have to go back to school to learn
A Eurocentric Jewish psychologist who believed in Ego death, penis envy and jealousy of the mother - Odephilia complex. A racist European old European who was basically a Cartesian dualistic
You saved me from a meaningless nut. Thank you.
Oof this is good. Personally I love how Jung split from Freud definitely revolving around the centralization on sex of Freudians. Jung found this a bit too simplistic noting in “man and his symbols” how he kind of knew Freud wouldn’t get it right with his own psychoanalysis and I’m glad that sparked his own journey into exploration.
I am a fellow Jungian Alchemist! I’m so glad I found you!
This was excellently written! Thank you 💜 I learned something new
Shame can only be used effectively on bullies-it’s all they know anymore.
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Shaming human nature is what cultivates criminal and immoral society..
It is human nature to rebel from control-
Shame a child..
They find their ways to rebel.
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Teach a person to honor and respect bodies-
To care about themselves..
And they don’t seek the superficial validation of sex, attention, or any over indulgence-
Addiction, of any kind, stems from unmet emotional needs.
I grew up in a relatively strict family where we abstained from pretty much most things. We maintained a strong line between parenthood and friendship yet there was strong love. Meanwhile I had a friend growing up, who viewed her parents as her best friend and they gave her the freedom to explore whatever. Ultimately her parents did divorce, but she still held a close relationship with them. She ended up becoming the addict (to alcohol, nicotine, drugs, sex), and I’ve been able to steer relatively clear.
Strict doesn’t mean shaming-
And freedom/friends don’t mean lack of shaming.
Guidance and discipline-
You can’t get a child to believe in themselves when you don’t teach them what they are capable of.