“The acceptance of oneself is the essence of the whole moral problem and the epitome of a whole outlook on life. That I feed the hungry, that I forgive an insult, that I love my enemy in the name of Christ — all these are undoubtedly great virtues. What I do unto the least of my brethren, that I do unto Christ. But what if I should discover that the least among them all, the poorest of all the beggars, the most impudent of all the offenders, the very enemy himself — that these are within me, and that I myself stand in need of the alms of my own kindness — that I myself am the enemy who must be loved — what then? As a rule, the Christian’s attitude is then reversed; there is no longer any question of love or long-suffering; we say to the brother within us “Raca,” and condemn and rage against ourselves. We hide it from the world; we refuse to admit ever having met this least among the lowly in ourselves.”
C.G. Jung
Philosophy has had my interest for the past 25 years but reading some of it can be daunting for me. Yet I have this desire to know myself at a deep level, to gain some enlightenment of the struggles all humans face and more. I have read small bits and pieces of Carl Gustav Jung and know he has impacted many authors I read. I am currently reading my first of his books, The Undiscovered Self. With my thinker this may be a paragraph at a time. Wish me luck.😂
It was three years ago today that I had my open heart surgery where they replaced my aortic valve. Emotional. Grateful.
6 Comments
Faye
Congratulations on the ❤️ milestone. That is something to celebrate! Have a great Sunday, my friend. 🙂
Monte Stevens
Thank you, Faye! I have been emotional, tearing up with gratitude. Thank you for being part of this virtual world we share. Have a great day!
Joe
I checked my shelves and yes, I do still have a copy of “The Undiscovered Self” which I guess I’ll read now :-). Thanks for the reminder and congratulations on your three year anniversary.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Joe! I’m sure the read for me will be slow plodding. Maybe that’s the best way to absorb the ideas and words. Hope you enjoy it also. Suppose to be windy here today as a cold front moves into the area.
Mark
Not sure the book is for me, but I can appreciate the health milestone. Congrats Monte!
Monte Stevens
Totally understand as I wouldn’t have touched it a few years ago myself. I’m at a place where I want to know what he has to share but still may not be able to read it through. Probably work best if I didn’t try to read two or more books at a time 😅