31/12/2025
๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ง๐ง๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ซ๐ค๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐๐ง ๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ๐ฌ' ๐๐๐ญ๐ก๐ฌ ๐
Carl Jung, in Letters of C.G. Jung: Volume I, 1906-1950 (London: Routledge & Kegan Paul Ltd., 1973, p. 237), offers a profound insight: "Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darknesses of other people."
This quote encourages us to embark on a journey of self-exploration, to confront and understand our inner shadows. By acknowledging and accepting our own vulnerabilities and fears, we become better equipped to empathize with and support others in their struggles.
๐ก Key Significance to Counselling: Jung's wisdom highlights the importance of self-awareness and introspection in the therapeutic process. For therapists and counsellors, understanding one's own darkness can enhance the ability to connect with clients on a deeper level, offering more genuine empathy and support.
๐ฏ๏ธ Takeaway: Let's remind ourselves that exploring our inner world, with all its shadows, is not just a path to personal growth but also a way to forge deeper connections with those around us. By facing our darkness, we can offer a guiding light to others facing theirs.
Share this post to inspire others to embrace their inner journey. Together, let's recognize that understanding our own darkness can be a beacon of hope and understanding for others. ๐ค
