Becoming Your Own Hero: Embracing the Mystic Journey to Heal and Transcend In the illuminating words of Joseph Campbell, “The standard path of the mystic and the standard path of the hero are the same. It is the path of the self-transcending ego.” This profound insight serves as a beacon for those navigating the intricate…
Who was Carl Jung? Unveiling the Mystic Depths of the Human Psyche Carl Jung stands as a towering figure in the annals of psychology, not merely for his role as the Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who founded analytical psychology, but for his profound insights into the human mind that continue to resonate and influence. His…
Is the ‘Ego’ Evil? The ego is a complex and multifaceted concept that has been studied and debated by philosophers, spiritual teachers, and psychologists for centuries. At its core, the ego is the sense of self or “I” that is present in all human beings. It is the aspect of the mind that is responsible…
Understanding the True Nature of the Ego The ego is the part of our psyche that represents our sense of self and personal identity. It is responsible for our perception of ourselves and our place in the world. While the ego is necessary for our survival and functioning in the world, it can also be…