In C.G. Jung's "Aion," he reflects on the often tragic oversight individuals have regarding their own lives and the impact they have on others. Many people struggle to recognize that the source of their misfortune often lies within themselves. Instead of facing their own contributions to their difficulties, they direct their frustrations toward the world around them, blaming external circumstances while failing to acknowledge their own role in creating a web of misunderstandings and conflicts.

This unconscious behavior forms a protective cocoon that isolates individuals from reality, leading to a cycle of suffering that they perpetuate without awareness. Jung emphasizes that it is not a conscious choice to foster this tragedy; rather, it is an automatic response driven by unexamined internal dynamics. The challenge lies in uncovering these hidden patterns and understanding how personal illusions affect one's perception and experience of life.