Ego Quote by Carl Jung
“Healing comes only from that which leads the patient beyond himself and beyond his entanglements with ego…”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: The Psychology of the Self, Carl Jung, 1933
Healing occurs when a person moves beyond self‑centered concerns and ego entanglements.
In simple terms: Healing needs transcending ego.
Key Takeaway
Seek experiences beyond self‑interest.
Themes
psychology
spirituality
self‑transcendence
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
psychological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- therapy
- meditation
- creative work
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
individuation
ego dissolution
Questions to Reflect On
- What holds you back from moving beyond yourself?
- How can ego serve growth?
A Different Perspective
Ego can protect necessary boundaries.
![“The self is defined psychologically as the psychic totality of the individual. Anything that a [person] postulates as being a greater totality than [oneself] can become a symbol of the self. For this reason the symbol of the self is not always as total as the definition would require.” quote by Carl Jung](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/251/carl-jung-274_defined_the-self-is-defined-psychologically-as-t_7148.jpg)
