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Seeking Truth

Posted on January 1, 2017 by jonerikjardine

Often times in life, it is our own self that gets in the way of our own growth, especially when we are determined to grow on our own. Some times, we must seek help from others; be it nature, friend, or professional, to unwind the coil of self-deceit. No matter how well your intentions, no matter how rational your perception, your conscious self will find ways to hide from you the depths of your inner most truth. #archetypes #collectiveunconscious #god #psyche #symbolism #mythology #carljung #gezaroheim #jameshillman #radicalecopsychology

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