C. G. Jung coined the term \u201cindividuation.\u201d The aim and purpose of individuation, for Jung, is the fuller development of who you uniquely are.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Who are you? You may find it difficult to answer that simple question. Most people answer it by referring to outward manifestations: their age, the place of origin, their career. They might also use descriptive terms like adaptable, sociable, happy, or friendly. These are all observable attributes, observable by others, but more importantly observable by the individuals themselves.<\/p>\n
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Who is the \u201cI\u201d that observes oneself? That is who you are\u200a\u2014\u200athe one who knows that the individual you were, experiencing life at age eight, is the same individual experiencing life at your current age. That \u201cI\u201d is your unique and authentic self. Individuation is the process of bringing that authentic and unique central person to life.<\/p>\n
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But why do that? Here are few of the outcomes of individuation:<\/p>\n
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Self-Discovery<\/strong>
\nIndividuation allows you to explore and discover your true self\u200a\u2014\u200ato confirm your core values, interests, and passions, independent of societal expectations and pressures.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Authenticity and Self-Expression<\/strong>
\nYou develop that \u201cvoice\u201d that is uniquely yours; you feel more at home \u201cin your own skin.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Personal Empowerment<\/strong>
\nYou gain a greater sense of autonomy, self-reliance and the confidence to pursue your authentic personal aims.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Healthy Relationships<\/strong>
\nRather than relying on others for validation or a sense of self-worth, you gain healthier and more balanced partnerships and friendships. Relationships\u200a\u2014\u200aone of the great purposes of life\u200a\u2014\u200again greater value and meaning, because you bring greater value.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Emotional Well-being<\/strong>
\nYou gain greater capacity to oversee your many varied emotions. And \u201che who governs himself\u201d is often greater than \u201cwho governs a whole city.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Personal Growth and Fulfillment<\/strong>
\nYou gain increased capacity to explore new possibilities, and to pursue a life aligned with your deepest sense of self.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Greater Meaning and Purpose<\/strong>
\nTo be aligned with your authentic self requires alignment with what Jung called \u201cthe infinite.\u201d It requires alignment with the spiritual leadership that holds your purpose and potential.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
You Align the Lives of Others<\/strong>
\nOne of C. G. Jung\u2019s favorite parables was the parable of the \u201crainmaker.\u201d A small village in China was experiencing a draught, so they called in the \u201crainmaker.\u201d He withdrew to a small cottage for three days, and then the rain started to fall. People asked him how he did it. He said that when he arrived the whole village was out of alignment, so he withdrew to align himself.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Individuation is like that; as you experience a sense of peace from your own alignment, you open the pathways for others to also discover their own alignment.<\/p>\n
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Individuate\u200a\u2014\u200adiscover and develop the unique person you were born to be\u200a\u2014\u200aand discover renewed strength, purpose, courage, and peace.<\/p>\n
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JG Johnston<\/strong> \u00e9 autor de Jung\u2019s Indispensable Compass\u200a\u2014\u200aNavigating the Dynamics of Psychological Types<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"C. G. Jung coined the term \u201cindividuation.\u201d The aim and purpose of individuation, for Jung, is the fuller development of who you uniquely are. Who are<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2139,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2134","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-well-being"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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