The more civilized, the more conscious and complicated a man is, the less he is able to follow his instincts. His complicated living conditions and the influence of his environment are so strong that they drown the quiet voice of nature. Opinions, beliefs, theories, and collective tendencies appear in its stead and back up all the aberrations of the conscious mind. Deliberate attention should then be given to the unconscious so that the compensation can set to work.
C.G. Jung explores the tension between civilization and human instincts, suggesting that as individuals become more complex and conscious, they struggle to connect with their innate impulses. The demands of a modern lifestyle and external societal influences can overshadow the natural instincts that guide behavior, replacing them with external opinions and collective beliefs that may distort genuine understanding and authenticity.
Jung argues that it is essential to cultivate awareness of the...
