All things Quote by Carl Jung
“To this day God is the name by which I designate all things which cross my willful path violently and recklessly, all things which upset my subjective views, plans and intentions and change the course of my life for better or worse.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Private Correspondence, 1935
The writer personifies God as a force that disrupts personal plans, viewing it as either beneficial or harmful interference.
In simple terms: God is seen as any force that disrupts one's plans.
Key Takeaway
Embrace unexpected challenges.
Themes
spirituality
control
destiny
resilience
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
spiritual.
When to use this quote
- career setbacks
- relationship crises
- creative blocks
- life transitions
Key Concepts
archetype
collective unconscious
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you interpret obstacles in your life?
- What role does faith play in handling uncertainty?
A Different Perspective
Not all disruptions are negative.
![“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)
