Individuation, Carl Jung and the Psychology of Soul 

I had a spiritual awakening two years ago, and Carl Jung's works are spot on with everything I've experienced on the spiritual path.

I was born a truth seeker and just had a strong pull to follow that. I was unable to sell my soul and ended up having to leave my entire alcoholic family behind, friends and even my sons! This path has been incredibly painful and I wished at times I could just sell my soul!! Losing my adult sons put me in the worst depression I could ever been. I was afraid I was going to go insane. The pain was intolerable. Incredibly, at the bottom of that dark hole I reached out to a therapist and Coda and was able to make some of the most profound growth work on myself that has released me from some manipulative lies instilled in me as the "scapegoat" child. Unconsciously I believed that I was unloveable and always wrong. My life has exploded is the most wonderful ways since releasing that. That is why I keep seeking the truth. For the light at the end of the tunnel that is always there and always worth it.

After some time exploring Wayne Dyer, Alan Watts, and others...they all kept pointing me toward Carl Jung. Thanks so much for making Jung so immediately accessible.

I hope my two friends that passed away are doing just fine wherever they are. They are missed and will always be remembered for exactly who they were

I study Jung as part of a PhD thesis I did and as part of my work as a counselor (Logotherapist). Really love your channel and video essays. Thank you, sir.

I’mma be honest, my favorite part is when you were talking about, diving deeper into exploring ourselves, and how to do that And you said “ we don’t know how to go deeper as many of you know I quit my day job, a little over a year ago, that’s not always the answer ….I wanna be very clear about that!” 😂😂😂😂😂😂 That is the most truthful, authentic answer I have ever heard in a spirituality video Thanks for your truth brother, it makes me wanna watch more

20:16 This really resonates with me. I had a revelatory awakening during a prolonged crisis. Full blown ego death, reintegration with Source, the works. After returning I found that life without the foundational illusions that I relied upon was chaos. Years later and I'm still integrating and learning how to balance participation in modern life with the direct experience of the transcendental nature of I Am/Source.

This presentation is excellent. You really did justice to Jung's work and story of his own individuation journey. Well done. and thank you for spreading these valuable ideas

How beautifully normal life sounds and it is just same life with words that someone need to hear to realise that this is it ❤

Man am I fortunate to have found your channel 🙌🏻🔮🙏🏻

A reflection at 11:41 is that myself and others who have suffered trauma (especially in spiritual community) have greater access to the psycho spiritual by remaining in the womb and reject leaving our fantasy world because “egos are bad” and “we’re good”. It’s taken me almost three years of inner work to even get to the parts of me that are still in the womb. Jung (or some kind of individuation process) should really be taught in schools, becoming whole is essential to becoming human. Great vid bro

This is by far the most comprehensive interpretation of Jung's thoughts I've ever found on youtube (and I've seen a TON of similar stuff). Mind brightening experience - thank you!

It's been a surprising, ever evolving, and exciting process to awaken. Carl Jung has been a huge part of my experience. It felt like I was dancing around answering the inner call for a couple of years, then last year I got out of a long term relationship which I think represented my attempt to hide from the full depth of my self and facing contact with my soul. Now, I am having regular breakthrough meditations and connecting with the deeper parts of myself on a daily basis. It feels amazing. So comforting to return to that inner world each day no matter what I go through.

People as soon as it's thought it's figured out ......then it changes

This video is great I have been going through grief back to back and it has affected me that it has triggered parts of my ego and shadow again. I have realised the work never ends and that I have to keep going deeper

The Mysteries of The Universe have been pulling at my heartstrings for awhile now. But the mundane still takes up most of my day.

The Loki actor truly does not miss. Please include Jung in the next season!

As far as synchronicity goes... I'd started watching this a few days ago and stopped. Today, I went to therapy and my therapist pulled out his enormous facsimile copy of The Red Book for the first time, to show me a particular drawing. And I started rewatching this from the beginning - haha! I'd missed the reference to it first time (I wasn't paying full attention, either.) What's helping me lately is some of James Hollis' work. I listened to the audio of A Life of Meaning. That explained a lot and brought some clarity to the concept of the shadow, for one thing. Through the Dark Wood is next. Thank you!

Being quite the sceptic agnostic I am, Jung's work is helping me develop into a better me. Thanks for making that clear man 😊

This is absolutely incredible. This is truth talk & some of it hit me right between the eyes. I needed to hear the message

Although I have learned allot, there's still a ways to go...

Thoroughly enjoyed this video and the perspective you offered, within. Thank you, once again, for a masterful job well-done. 👏

So there. Been creating my innerscape. Psycho spiritual has been big for me over the past three years. Who relates? That was sarcasm. Forreal. It seems like this book is an exactly what I have been prepped for in this time and space. Love the content. Keep shining. 🔥❤️‍🔥💖💛

Great video brother, will be keeping an eye at your channel from now on. Thank you.

Thank you for once again culling together such a complex subject and presenting it with such elegance, both verbally and visually, even though if it was just your face on the screen that would be enough. Your hard work is highly appreciated. I’m so glad you won over your doubts and fears to dedicate yourself full time to this worthy calling. 🙏🏼 (If only the pursuit of individuation was at the top of everyone’s bucket list.)

I need to listen to this video again and again.

Here I am whipping out my participation mystique on the algorithm :D

Thanks for the upload, this work, I was exploring, understanding how I got here, my journey, my better understanding of ancestors, their words n actions how extreme beauty was birthed out of pain, challenges n hardship I concluded I nurtured n supported my inner child, I followed my heart, spirit We guided each other

Well done! I do feel that pull! Every since my Dad introduced me to Ken Wilber over 2 decades ago. Since then I have delved a little more into Jung and some of Wilber's other source material. Best wishes and thanks!

For me the struggle is with the tenacity of my ego and its determination to stay in power. It’s so weird because “I” am so aware of its tricks. My mind is like a pinball, and I’m hoping once my shadow parts become more integrated, the pinball trait (ADD) will organically shrink and ultimately disintegrate; and presence, focus, and discipline will come naturally and not be so hard. Meanwhile I shall keep plugging away. I’ve been reading Robert Johnson’s “Inner Work” and remembering more of my dreams. I’m currently stuck staring at the first page of Part 3, “Active Imagination”. Dreams and dream analysis are SO fascinating (understatement). PS. I look forward to your upcoming transmission on the individuation process, which you mentioned in a previous comment.

Well done, really great work .

Love this explanation!! I keep trying to translate the esoteric ideas and you help bring them together ❤

Watching/listening to this soon after I've woken up at 7.30am in southern England. Great work, as per usual. 👏

Everything presents itself when it has to…so do your videos and podcasts! Ever so grateful for the incredible insights man! 🙏

I've been listening to you regularly (from Italy) these past few months and really enjoy your work. It's meaningful and significant to me both as an individual and as a teacher working with young adults that seem to be more disoriented and fearful than ever. Thank you for your amazing and "wonder-full" work every time!

I’m feeling the call to individuate! Dope video. Learned a ton. Thanks for doing what you do.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences and interpretation of Carl jung and his practices

This might be one of my favorite videos of yours! Really illuminating and well articulated!

Completely resonates with me. I’m 55 and individuating is the next great adventure. Never been more excited about life. Thanks for your work.

Love your content, it is so appreciated ❤

This is a good interpretation perfect job bro!!!!

Thank you so informative and enlightening ❤

Another incredibly solid entry in your canon of solo wonder dips. Very soul stirring! Great stuff once again, Michael. Great stuff.

My biggest hurdle that is stopping me on journey is my abuse of Marijuana. I can no longer dream and it is preventing me from truly going to the next step. I know what I must do, but it is proving difficult

I love your podcast! The topics discussed are deep, meaningful and powerful. Thank you 🙏❤️🤍🕊

Your videos are awesome. Thank you 🙏🏻 Got motivated to read Jung's books 📚

That was excellent Thankyou.. I’ve been reading Jung and MLVF for over 12 years now.. And also follow many skilled in understanding Jung’s work.. and your presentation here is one of the best I’ve listened to.. Look forward too listening to more from your channel.. Subscribed 👍🏻

thanks man, really cool stuff. thank you, best of luck and much Love! ❤

That’s exactly what I needed to hear at this particular moment of this polarised existence ❤ The “middle path” where the scale ⚖️ is balanced hemisphere are synched. Guidance to reintegration, individualisation through journey’s soul attempts of juggle through hard failures trials of self manifestation in a material world. Once the ability to consciously visualise a pathway for self expression, through consistency hard work. One may sudden rediscover that synchronicities do not exist. The veil that blinds is fissured, the overcloud dissipates, patterns are identified, mirroring behaviours, deflection, anger, denial, resentment and the frustration leading to the edge of the abyss of the dark night of the soul. Within perspective one may find out that, there is a only a one way ticket, that all the fragmented pieces can return to cohesion, the soul’s flame existence purpose reignites activating the soul’s union through physical & spiritual existence,an enlightenment occurs, the soul resurrects groundbreaking the cross piercing their roots into the branches already present on tree of life. The inner light switches on taking its place where all bulbs are shining individually equally coexisting in the collective. ❤

I feel like this relates directly with the eternal struggle between singularity and synchronicity. Are we part of whole, one existence, or are we connected but still individual existences.

Great video. Thank you 🙏

Great work.

Your deep and correct about everything 🙏🏽💀❤️thank you

Thank you for your efforts

The toxic moods have been my main obstacle for, what I believe, has destiny of individuation.

Perfect , my gratitude to you for your valuable studies of Yung and your dignified presentation . Thank you

Interesting explanation of the phases, I hadn't heard of that before. Phase 2 as I understood it is for developing an ego, it's a necessary stage but also a false sense of separation and in phase 3 we become whole individuals which is the true state of reality from a nondual perspective and according to monism in philosophy.

You consistently produce the highest quality stuff on this subject matter.

Great video as always! :)

Thank you! 🙏

Wow great explanation of a Great man’s teachings. Thank you

Good job my friend, I knew Carl could really write . Your presentation helped me understand him better so now you got my attention. I’ll read the “Seven Sermons “ and now have the individuation to use as a guide. Thanks again. You were really good

Hmm interesting topic. This is the first time i watched your video. Always facinated at Carl Jung work even the Red book.

difficult to surmise but you did a great job...thanks

Thanks so much for all you've shared. I've newly discovered you and have been really appreciating your mind melds. I've been fascinated with Jungian psychology and the esoteric for a while now. Probably started with the psychedelic use at a young age. Lately I feel like I'm going through another dark night of the soul and I had just recovered from the last one lol. Your podcast really helps. Thank you :)

I'm so blessed the universe guided me here 🙏🏿

Did y’all hear that , he say “ if the path your on is clear , it’s probably not your own” 💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥 sheeshhhhh. That touched my soul. I think I’m here to spread knowledge 💪🏾

Great material, as usually, my friend! Thank you! The part in my individuation process that makes me struggle is kind of ego and unconscious "battle". And I give an example... I know that I have to write it down some things that comes in my mind randomly that are very deep and comes from unconscious and valuable, but I somehow hesitate to do it. Or to read The Inner Work of R. Johnson, somehow the Ego "protects" me, in the other hand I do the dream work where the unconscious reveal me all this very clearly... This is very interesting how the Nature works.

Peter Kingsley's "Catafalque - Carl Jung and the end of humanity" is a must read !!!

An excellent video, and an expert presentation for us laymen to masticate on. 🙏 thank you

Thanks for posting these excellent videos.

You killed it man😅 thank you third eye my third ear is open to those with spirit aligned intention❣️

I very much, know something deeper and bigger is in me trying to find its way out. I draw and paint. Not great,but okay. I listen to this video as inspiration for an idea, to show how I am feeling. But also, like this video explains, truly living is the path that hugs our soul. Is how I see it and hope to convey it on canvas. Wonderful video, very easy to absorb and interesting. Look forward to more.....

Great video subbed

Well done, thank you ❤

This is incredible content. Both the summary of Jung’s work and the visuals are amazing. “He who’s desire turns inward reaches the place of the soul.” - I can really resonate with that now. I’m in mid-life with kids and a demanding career that demands all my energy and leaves me empty. Hard to transition to a more mystical/spiritual view of the world when those things don’t allow space for stillness.

A lifetime of alienation from being misunderstood. I say it’s a benefit, because I don’t care what anyone thinks. Somebody’s always going to think some thing no matter what I do, anyway. So I might as well make myself happy. Also, I found declaring any insecurities or weaknesses turn them into a shield or power. I am aware and I brought them and I’m still bringing them into the light, feel free to call me out or trigger me. Then I know what to do next. So not perfect

I think David goggins is a perfect example of the individuation process

fantastic video

Amazing work. Just coming out of hell. Was totally worth it. I hear the path to heaven cuts directly through hell. So I'm pretty grateful for the experience. All love

this is incredible. Your skills with AI art-ing is exceptional

Great job

Superb 👌 many thanks 🙏

Incredible art work

Gonna tell my kids they have "participation mystique" when they actin a fool. (great video, loved it!)

Great Work

Very educational. Thank you

I didn't realise how dishonest I'd become in the eyes of the Lord, the answer is to bare your cross when and however he speaks to you.

LOL I was amused at the rhyming names and then you added Jayden 👌🏻

My call to turn inward basically started with the recognition of Truth. Understanding for the first time what Truth looked like and felt like. It was hearing Tool's Vicarious. Something about it just struck me as true in a way I never experienced what "true" was. From there on that feeling is what I followed inward.

Papi b spittin luv it

Nice Presentation ! Well done! Articulate

The Path....It's all within us....make time to meditate and Know ThySelf 😊

Should tell you about some of my recent synchronicities, went from aethiest to 100% spiritual in no time..

Fascinating

It’s easy to get lost in the rainbow of Jung’s insights. Your clear almost black and white explanations are like those eye drops you mention…thanks.🤔

Thank you

The term that has been presented to me for your last question has been referred to as the holy longing. Connie Zellweger Does a nice job unpacking this in her book Meeting the Shadow on the Spiritual Path.

Really good stuff. Love the content here, always uplifting. Is there a Discord for the third eye drops community to chat?

Absolutely im recieving the call … for the seconf time of my life. My fear is that i would dive so deep i would find madness. My true essence is longing for me and im longing for her ❤