Hello everyone, I am currently studying Carl Jung's concept of the 'Shadow', which I find quite intriguing. Carl says that one should be aware of his shadow and integrate it into his life. I am aware that I have a shadow, but I am now confused as to how to identify which behavior is of the shadow and, after identifying it, how one can integrate or embrace it in his life.

Carl Jung got KO'd as a kid and had fainting spells, but realistically, he ALLOWED them to happen. When he decided to not allow them to happen anymore, they put up a little resistance, he fought through them, and then realizing the futility in this, they went away and never recurred again. He also says he gradually "saw clearly that I myself had arranged this whole disgraceful situation. That was why I had never been seriously angry with the schoolmate who pushed me over. I knew that he had been put up to it, so to speak, and that the whole affair was a diabolical plot on my part." Our boy Carl legitimately manifested this to happen so he could spend more time out of school and in nature. @Mike Bogucki will argue with this manifestation as it's not scientifically proven, but who's more qualified to discuss this than Carl Jung?

Let's see where this goes.

Hey fellow free-thinkers, thanks for having me! I'm glad to be here. I joined through the Project Stoic YouTube channel with the hopes of expanding my understanding of the Stoic way. I'm a fanatic for all things philosophy, fitness, spirituality, and business. I feel most at peace whenever I'm learning, pondering, or building. Thank you to @Jeff Marr for accepting me - I'm excited to learn from you, man. Also looking forward to connecting with you all!

A Stoic Focuses on those things in their control because this war isn’t just two countries. This is promoted by the military industrial complex that needs war in order to make a profit. All incentives are not aligned. There will always be another war stealing your energy. Focus on what you can affect at home and make your own community and government better. You care about this war because it’s being promoted to you. I encourage you to think back to the start of Ukraine and Russia and think about what you got with your attention for that… wasted days. This too shall pass. Time is limited my friend, choose where you spend it wisely. In the end, my heart hurts for all who have had their lives destroyed or lost in this conflict and all others. I wish for peace for all and hope it's resolved quickly, even if that too, is out of my control.