Heart Quote by Carl Jung
“Our heart glows, and secret unrest gnaws at the root of our being. Dealing with the unconscious has become a question of life for us.”
About This Quote
The quote suggests that hidden emotional turmoil influences our core existence, and confronting the unconscious is essential for personal growth.
In simple terms: Hidden feelings affect us deeply; facing them is vital.
Key Takeaway
Explore and integrate your unconscious.
Themes
psychology
self-awareness
inner conflict
Mood
introspective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
psychological
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- creative projects
- relationship counseling
- stress management
Key Concepts
unconscious mind
shadow work
personal development
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden feelings shape your daily decisions?
- How can you safely explore your inner unrest?
A Different Perspective
Unconscious material can be resistant and difficult to articulate.
![“[The unconscious has] been on its own for a long time. Of course it has no access to the world except through your own sensorium. Otherwise it would just labor in the dark. Like your liver. For historical reasons it's loath to speak to you. It prefers drama, metaphor, pictures. But it understands…” quote by Cormac McCarthy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/beb/cormac-mccarthy-181_dark_the-unconscious-has-been-on-its-own-for_2193763.jpg)
![“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)
