13.5.20 Jung, Bergson and the Unconscious mind
‘In his book, Matter and Memory, French philosopher Henri Bergson saw images as central to solving philosophical problems of mind, matter, and memory. Images were granted a similar status in Jung’s theories of mind, as well as his prescriptions for psychological health. Jung felt that the key for handling the problem of opposites involved enlisting the service of unconscious. Because the unconscious mind deals in images rather than words, Jung felt it better equipped to creatively synthesize and reconcile opposites than the conscious, rational brain….
Jung understood that the unconscious mind is often working to creatively solve problems outside our awareness, delivering its insights through dreams or intuition. In many cases, however, we fail to harness this inner creativity because we are too busy or too caught up in our conscious thoughts, fears, and worries. We fail to be open and receptive to the creative gifts of the unconscious. Not only does this have the unfortunate consequence of restricting our creative potential, but it also limits the texture, richness, and vitality that the unconscious can bring to our conscious life.’
Creativity and the unconscious mind – being too busy can limit our receptivity. Interesting that ‘unconscious mind deals in images rather than words’
And in terms of problem solving: ‘the unconscious mind is often working to creatively solve problems outside our awareness’
Drenth, A. (2020) Jung, Bergson and the Unconscious mind Available at: https://personalityjunkie.com/01/jung-bergson-creativity-unconscious-mind/ (Accessed: 13 May 2020)
Jung understood that the unconscious mind is often working to creatively solve problems outside our awareness, delivering its insights through dreams or intuition. In many cases, however, we fail to harness this inner creativity because we are too busy or too caught up in our conscious thoughts, fears, and worries. We fail to be open and receptive to the creative gifts of the unconscious. Not only does this have the unfortunate consequence of restricting our creative potential, but it also limits the texture, richness, and vitality that the unconscious can bring to our conscious life.’
Creativity and the unconscious mind – being too busy can limit our receptivity. Interesting that ‘unconscious mind deals in images rather than words’
And in terms of problem solving: ‘the unconscious mind is often working to creatively solve problems outside our awareness’
Drenth, A. (2020) Jung, Bergson and the Unconscious mind Available at: https://personalityjunkie.com/01/jung-bergson-creativity-unconscious-mind/ (Accessed: 13 May 2020)