The Fool – the ego’s final unmasker
Frank M Wanderer – The Fool—whom Jung often described as the Trickster—is one of the most peculiar and most misunderstood archetypes of the psyche. He does not teach, does not guide, does not point the way. He does not elevate; he pulls us down to the ground and confronts us with ruthless reality.
The Fool’s role is not to enlighten, but to expose. He appears when the ego has already become refined, spiritual, seemingly humble—almost “awakened.”
At this point on the spiritual path, the ego has already “let go” of many things. It no longer clings to crude desires, no longer wants to prove anything. It is quiet, intelligent, understanding—and precisely for that reason, dangerous. Because now the ego no longer takes the form of “I am better,” but of “I am no longer ego.” This is the subtlest identification of all. Continue reading
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Iam Saums – Beyond our institutional and social conditioning, we have our own personal programming. Whether it is our defense mechanisms, individuation, societal integration or self-righteousness, our selective conditions inhibit our interpretation and perception.
Jafree Ozwald – There is nothing you need to do, and there is nowhere you need to go to find what your soul is truly seeking. This bliss is who you are. It is what resides in the core of your being. When you get very quiet and go inward with infinite patience, you will eventually see this bliss has always been here waiting for you to arrive. The eternal vast presence of peace and extreme joy is inside you.