Jungian enough? or How to help the less unfortunate.

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I would like to establish that I frequently assist the less unfortunate. This is

rarely planned but happens a lot. Does this mean I am not Jungian enough for the

list?

Of course whe is actually " less unfortunate " must depend on viewpoint and

values. I tend to see those who live vividly as the least unfortunate of all --

dare I lower my brow enough to throw out a Kahlil Gibran line (brief Google

excursion):

But if in your fear you would seek only

love's peace and love's pleasure,

Then it is better for you that you cover your nakedness and pass out of love's

threshing floor,

Into the seasonless world where you

shall laugh, but not all of your laughter,

and weep, but not all of your tears.

Which may suggest that one can be Jungian without Jung?

(And far less unfortunete in a sea of troubles than is commonly held.)

Jane Axtell

p.s. I am a bit awed to have snuck in the puppy door -- here I am in the same

room as Alice Howell and other wise people.

In a message dated 1/16/2012 02:23:26 Central Standard Time, dwatkins9@...

writes:

If it is indeed the case that Jungians as a group are less likely than others to

help the less unfortunate, I wonder if it is not in part because introversion is

more prevalent among Jungians than among the general population. fwiw.