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Monday 5 January 2015

Discovering ARCHETYPES JUNG For Modern Times

By Stacey Burt


While Jung may have led the force with regards to those creating and using archetypes in the past, there are also several other great thinkers like Freud and Erickson of past and present who have taken, or continue to take similar measures. Still, ARCHETYPES JUNG, or Jungian archetypes as most are known are essential aspects in discovering the modes behind certain types of behavior, and behavioral issues.

The term archetype has additional definitions, all while different though related to issues of life and behavior. For Jung, dream analysis became his legacy. Yet, he was also one of the great thinkers of his time along with Freud and Erickson with regards to many different theories and applications, especially as related to the mind. While Jung often used these two archetypes to treat patients, there have been many other uses developed over the years.

One of the best definitions of an archetype with a different definition would be that of a commune. Why would a commune be considered an archetype? Because those living within the walls and grounds of a commune are often considered to have a collective consciousness, all living in the same manner, with the same beliefs and interests.

These elements can vary a great deal when it comes to the research and study projects of Jung and others like Edgar Cayce. Although Jung's archetypes of a an old wise man, and an innocent child can be used in many different applications. Applications whether as treatments, or in discussion can often add metaphorical aspects in which the old wise man, and innocent child could be anything from the world and a planet, to the dream world and reality.

After which, the client and therapist can come to an agreement and understand the best treatment possible for the situation. While Jung believes in a collective consciousness, the view is different from individuals building intentional societies. Of course, by living communally people always have people and all save together over time.

Like with archetypes different intentional communities have different energies, theories, principles and practices. There are those that are religious of nature, and those that are not. There are even intentional communities which feature pagan elements, ongoing rituals and statues. When it comes to pagan communities, most often these individuals have attended a number of events, festivals and rituals together before agreeing to move into an intentional living situation.

While that may be the case, generally collective consciousness and intentional communities are positive. With many providing food to those whom are less fortunate, or creating businesses from self sustaining farms on which the group resides. A great example of one of these intentional sustainable communities is that of Earth Rose Farm in Costa Rica which offers a three week visit, with longer volunteer and homestead options.

While intentional communities are on the rise, it is a living style that has tried and failed in the past. Though, with new technology, organic gardening, and the potential for legalized marijuana in many areas, the living style may actually survive this time. As the world has become quite expensive from coffee to groceries to rents and mortgage, it is a living style that is being recreated on a daily, if not hourly basis in many areas of the world.




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