#1 Reflections | Facing Challenges Through Individuation

When you’re faced with something that feels overwhelming, it can be useful to view it through the lens of individuation, a concept introduced by Carl Jung. Individuation is the process of becoming who you truly are by consciously engaging with all parts of yourself.

Our inner world is vast, and much of it remains unexplored. We often live as if confined within glass jars, seeing only a limited portion of what lies within us. Yet, the psyche—or the self, if you will—offers areas rich with potential, waiting to be discovered. These are not abstract or distant places; they are the only things we can truly explore. By stepping beyond our usual boundaries and engaging with these hidden aspects, we begin to see that there is more to us than we initially perceive.

Challenges have a way of bringing unknown aspects of ourselves to the forefront. They push us to engage with parts of our psyche that we might not yet understand fully. This process is less about winning or losing in the conventional sense and more about what we discover about ourselves through the experience.

When something feels too big or difficult, I like to consider it an opportunity to explore parts of myself that I haven’t fully encountered. Each challenge is an opportunity to connect with your inner self. To learn more about who you are.

Of course, this perspective might not resonate with everyone, and that's okay. Not every approach or thought process will work for every person. For some, it might be a helpful way to shift perspective, while for others, it may not hold the same significance. Personally, I find it useful.