Civilized life today demands concentrated, directed conscious functioning, and this entails the risk of a considerable dissociation from the unconscious. The further we are able to remove ourselves from the unconscious through directed functioning, the more readily a powerful counterposition can build up in the unconscious, and when this breaks out it may have disagreeable consequences.
In modern society, the complexity of life requires individuals to focus their thoughts and actions, leading to a potential disconnect from the unconscious mind. This concentrated effort on conscious tasks may enhance our ability to function in day-to-day life but also risks creating a divide from our unconscious self.
This separation can result in a buildup of repressed emotions or thoughts within the unconscious. When these feelings eventually resurface, they can...
