Abnormal Quote by Carl Jung
“Shrinking away from death is something unhealthy and abnormal which robs the second half of life of its purpose.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Modern Man in Search of a Soul, 1933
Avoiding death leads to a life lacking purpose in its later years.
In simple terms: Fearing death empties later life.
Key Takeaway
Embrace mortality for meaning.
Themes
mortality
purpose
life stages
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- elder care
- personal growth
- legacy building
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does confronting mortality shape your goals?
- What purpose can you find in later life?
A Different Perspective
Denial can cause anxiety and stagnation.
![“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)
