Congratulations on your first piece, consider this an accomplishment. Obviously, you have a knack for writing and you gave this piece on human experience a certain depth and nuance that makes it pleasant to read.
The inclusion of Jungian psychology really makes this essay! Integration of the shadow is a crucial part of any individual journey of self-discovery. So much so that it's often baked into quest mythology.
But in the 21st Century, it seems to me that we are on a parallel journey of self-discovery as a collective or as a global society. Jungian ideas are popping up everywhere, from old Terence McKenna lectures on YouTube to the explosion of Jordan B. Peterson (with whom I can tell you are very familiar with) to the recent testimony of comedian Jimmy Dore.
Jung may have been a few decades ahead of his time. But with reality itself collapsing around us as—it did for the denizens of the Late Roman Empire and the Late Middle Ages—Jungian ideas are finally taking center stage. Your essay is a part of that happening!
I think that is one of the most beautifully written papers I have ever read. It’s very good. The use of snakes is imagery is perfect in the context that you’re speaking. And I really liked how you use the columbine shooters as an example because that is something that hits so close to home for so many people, it really gives a deeper meaning to everything you’re saying. And also like the way you write has such like a very like nice flow and articulation. It makes it a very not exactly easy read, but a very good one. It’s a very eye-opening piece and somewhat makes me want to reevaluate the way I see the world
I want to start off this comment with thank you Noah, for once again expanding my vocabulary and giving me insight/wisdom. Reading this was a delight, I knew you possessed competent writing skills, but I didn't know you were also competent on sending a message that really hits the heart and mind. But nonetheless excellent story, excellent message, excellent writing and I hope you have a excellent day.
There were so many moments during this essay when I was reading what you wrote and had to stop— because my gosh, how did you come up with such thoughts and manage to articulate them in this way!? Particularly the paragraph where you explained the meaning of this essay’s title, touched my heart. I found myself agreeing with what you said and your analysis of good, evil, and rationalization (and that connection between a cup of water and our lives) made me really think about the connections in my own life. I loved reading this and can happily say it makes me want to do more good today. Thanks Noah :)
The imagery of snakes was very powerful, it perfectly captures the fear we have to reveal our true selves to people but also the fear to accept the flaws of others. love this!
Thank you, Kapri! Symbolic language always struck me when I read different texts and the motif of snakes was something I felt would really encapsulate what I was trying to portray in this essay :).
Congratulations on your first piece, consider this an accomplishment. Obviously, you have a knack for writing and you gave this piece on human experience a certain depth and nuance that makes it pleasant to read.
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The inclusion of Jungian psychology really makes this essay! Integration of the shadow is a crucial part of any individual journey of self-discovery. So much so that it's often baked into quest mythology.
But in the 21st Century, it seems to me that we are on a parallel journey of self-discovery as a collective or as a global society. Jungian ideas are popping up everywhere, from old Terence McKenna lectures on YouTube to the explosion of Jordan B. Peterson (with whom I can tell you are very familiar with) to the recent testimony of comedian Jimmy Dore.
Jung may have been a few decades ahead of his time. But with reality itself collapsing around us as—it did for the denizens of the Late Roman Empire and the Late Middle Ages—Jungian ideas are finally taking center stage. Your essay is a part of that happening!
The secret is to exhibit openness. People love to find a place to put their mental trinkets.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jysuQ4HQpSc
But what do i know, i'm a hermit with a Dunbar number of 0.
I think that is one of the most beautifully written papers I have ever read. It’s very good. The use of snakes is imagery is perfect in the context that you’re speaking. And I really liked how you use the columbine shooters as an example because that is something that hits so close to home for so many people, it really gives a deeper meaning to everything you’re saying. And also like the way you write has such like a very like nice flow and articulation. It makes it a very not exactly easy read, but a very good one. It’s a very eye-opening piece and somewhat makes me want to reevaluate the way I see the world
I want to start off this comment with thank you Noah, for once again expanding my vocabulary and giving me insight/wisdom. Reading this was a delight, I knew you possessed competent writing skills, but I didn't know you were also competent on sending a message that really hits the heart and mind. But nonetheless excellent story, excellent message, excellent writing and I hope you have a excellent day.
There were so many moments during this essay when I was reading what you wrote and had to stop— because my gosh, how did you come up with such thoughts and manage to articulate them in this way!? Particularly the paragraph where you explained the meaning of this essay’s title, touched my heart. I found myself agreeing with what you said and your analysis of good, evil, and rationalization (and that connection between a cup of water and our lives) made me really think about the connections in my own life. I loved reading this and can happily say it makes me want to do more good today. Thanks Noah :)
The imagery of snakes was very powerful, it perfectly captures the fear we have to reveal our true selves to people but also the fear to accept the flaws of others. love this!
Thank you, Kapri! Symbolic language always struck me when I read different texts and the motif of snakes was something I felt would really encapsulate what I was trying to portray in this essay :).
Very interesting read
Thank you, Marco!
Beautifully written!
And an even more beautiful comment. Thank you.
Believe it not I practiced as a monk in S.E Asia twice in my lifetime lol. And yeah! I’ll definitely add that to my reading list :)