The Self

The Self

A Jungian Guide to the Archetype of Wholeness and the Lifelong Journey of Unifying Your Conscious and Unconscious to Achieve True PurposeBy Mattias Søndergaard
Michael Caine
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Length46m

About this audiobook

What if the "self" you navigate daily is only a fraction of your true potential? Carl Jung believed that beyond our conscious ego lies a magnificent, unifying force: The Self—the ultimate archetype of wholeness and purpose, the very blueprint of who you are meant to be. The Self: A Jungian Guide invites you on the culminating journey of individuation—a profound quest to unify your conscious awareness with your boundless unconscious, leading to a life of authentic meaning and deep fulfillment. This essential guide demystifies Jung's most enigmatic concept, exploring its paradoxical nature as both the center and circumference of your psyche. Discover the critical distinction between your everyday ego and the vast intelligence of the Self, learning to foster a conscious relationship along the vital Ego-Self Axis. You'll understand how the Self communicates through dreams and symbols, and how to navigate the pitfalls of ego-inflation and alienation that can derail your path to wholeness.

Audiobook details

Rating★★★★★ 4.7 (3)
GenrePsychology, Self-Help
Length46 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 23, 2025
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Title Page
2The Center Which Is Also the Circumference
3The Ego and the Self
4The Symbols of Totality (Part 1)
5The Symbols of Totality (Part 2)
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6The Experience of the Self
7Inflation and Alienation
8In Service of a Greater Will

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