26-02-2015, 07:23 PM
Drew Phipps Wrote:If I was called to analyze this dream, I would speculate that some part of you might be wondering whether or not to be afraid of the pent-up ("finally") forces that might be unleashed ("beat someone up") upon the revelation of certain facts or truths about America ("native American chief") by virtue of your ("friend" "credit") contributions, perhaps on this website.
I can see that Drew.
For me, "Chief" represents a character who was closer to nature and closer to his instinctual side, a gentle giant who was subjugated but who ultimately broke free. I suppose we are all a little afraid of our instincts and ignore nature far more than we should. And both are immensely powerful, as was "Chief". They're not to be ignored. And if they turn against us we're toast. But if we let them lead us by the hand and listen to them, they'll bring us to a clearer understanding of our real nature and purpose.
Quote:Jung might argue that, as Americans, we collectively consign our fears and worries about what might underlie the bright and friendly country that we wish to inhabit to our "unconscious", creating a dangerous collective "shadow."
Jung spent time with the Pueblo Indians/ Navajo's and had a great sympathy and fondness for their ways. I believe I'm right in saying that his real fear for America was the business shadow, and how individuals would succour to becoming 'company men' and lose themselves.
Nail, head, hammer for me.
The shadow is a moral problem that challenges the whole ego-personality, for no one can become conscious of the shadow without considerable moral effort. To become conscious of it involves recognizing the dark aspects of the personality as present and real. This act is the essential condition for any kind of self-knowledge.
Carl Jung - Aion (1951). CW 9, Part II: P.14