Break Quote by Carl Jung
![“I use [Heraclitus' discovery of] enantiodromia for the emergence of the unconscious opposite in the course of time. This characteristic phenomenon practically always occurs when an extreme, onesided tendency dominates conscious life; in time an equally powerful counterposition is built up, which…” quote by Carl Jung](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a71/carl-jung-274_break_i-use-heraclitus-discovery-of-enantiodro_1986711.jpg)
“I use [Heraclitus' discovery of] enantiodromia for the emergence of the unconscious opposite in the course of time. This characteristic phenomenon practically always occurs when an extreme, onesided tendency dominates conscious life; in time an equally powerful counterposition is built up, which first inhibits the conscious performance and subsequently breaks through the conscious control.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Psychological Concepts, Carl Jung, 1930s
Extreme views eventually generate an opposite force that emerges unconsciously, balancing the psyche.
In simple terms: Opposites arise over time.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and integrate opposing tendencies.
Themes
psychology
balance
change
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- conflict resolution
- creative problem solving
- team decision making
Key Concepts
enantiodromia
unconscious dynamics
dialectical process
Questions to Reflect On
- What extreme belief have you held?
- How might its opposite surface?
A Different Perspective
Balancing opposites can be destabilizing; integration takes effort.
![“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)
