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“Active imagination requires a state of reverie, half-way between sleep and waking.” quote by Carl Jung
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“Active imagination requires a state of reverie, half-way between sleep and waking.”

Carl Jung

About This Quote

Source Book: Modern Man in Search of a Soul, 1933

Creative thought thrives in a dreamy, half‑asleep state between sleep and wakefulness.

In simple terms: Imagination needs a dreamy half‑asleep state.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate reverie.

Themes

creativity mindfulness dreaming psychology

Mood

introspective inspirational

Type

psychological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • creative writing
  • problem solving
  • artistic work

Key Concepts

subconscious flow state

Questions to Reflect On

  • When do you enter reverie?
  • How to balance dreaming and doing?
A Different Perspective

Too much daydreaming can hinder productivity.

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