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Carl Jung throughout the first part of the ninth chapter Travels addresses the topic of consciousness from a particular perspective. The author, with the acceptance of an invitation from his friend embarks on a journey to North Africa. He describes the feels of being in a non-European country where no Christian conceptions prevailed. Through this comparison he exposes different scenarios which dentate the true difference he feels from his experience there and how he feels in this native land.
During the section he narrates extensive examples of his time there and exposes his deep troubles and feelings between his conscious and unconscious self. He explains this concept by means of dreams he had in an attempt to fully understand the journey. He also exposes the differences he perceives in the culture and customs. Always comparing and undermining the country visited with Europe.
All this was in an attempt to unconsciously find the part of his personality suppressed under the influence and pressures of being European, find a common modus vivendi to truly understand and know how his journey to North Africa change and influence his biased perspective.
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I believe perspective will always influence our thoughts so it makes since that when we travel, we may encounter different experiences and emotions. Carl Jung's writing is a perfect example of that understanding.
ReplyDeleteI have learned from my various trips, to different countries, about there culture and traditions that have enriched me as a person and my knowledge.
ReplyDeleteFor ourselves to discover our true self, we must get out there and experience new things and opportunities, since these can help us uncover something new about ourselves that we may have had sequestered inside our unconscious.
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