Being
Being
Hi.
I am curious about possible comparisons or even correlations between concepts in Shamanism and Jungian thought, especially archetypes and the collective unconscious. That is, could the Shamanic practice of working with spirits to achieve healing and reintegrating the soul be similar to Jungian ideas such as encountering or confronting archetypes in order to heal or free a person from "complexes." Could a Shamanic journey to healing and wholeness be similar to a Jungian type journey of self-discovery, and by extension, the Jungian Individuation process? Can dreamwork be viewed as a type of Shamanic journey (perhaps through several dreams, or over the course of a season in a person's life)?
I look forward to your replies about these ideas, and perhaps other comparisons relative to these.
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Thanks,
Being
I am curious about possible comparisons or even correlations between concepts in Shamanism and Jungian thought, especially archetypes and the collective unconscious. That is, could the Shamanic practice of working with spirits to achieve healing and reintegrating the soul be similar to Jungian ideas such as encountering or confronting archetypes in order to heal or free a person from "complexes." Could a Shamanic journey to healing and wholeness be similar to a Jungian type journey of self-discovery, and by extension, the Jungian Individuation process? Can dreamwork be viewed as a type of Shamanic journey (perhaps through several dreams, or over the course of a season in a person's life)?
I look forward to your replies about these ideas, and perhaps other comparisons relative to these.
If you reply, please quote me, so I receive an alert.
Thanks,
Being