The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.
- Gloria Steinem
A couple of other quotes come to mind as well...
"You can't handle the truth"
"Truth hurts"
Why is it so hard to face up to and accept our more negative qualities and limitations? According to Jungian philosophy, our unconscious mind (or shadow self) tends to consist of some very primitive impulses such as sexual lust, power strivings, selfishness, greed, envy, anger or rage, and because of its unenlightened nature, is completely obscured from our conscious mind. On a positive note, the unconscious mind is supposedly comprised of some good qualities as well, such as appropriate reactions, insights and creative impulses. If we are able to consciously accept and relate to the shadow self, we can summon much creativity and spirituality. This does however require total accountability by the individual and unfortunately, we see much repression, projection and acting out instead. Just sayin' :) Hugs.
Blessings,
Chatgirl
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