“Wholeness is not achieved by cutting off a portion of one’s being but by integration of the contraries”
— Carl Jung
Simplified Meaning:
To feel complete as a person, you don't need to get rid of parts of yourself. Instead, you need to bring together all the different sides of who you are, even the ones that seem opposite or conflicting. For example, think about someone who is both very serious and very playful. If they tried to only be serious and never let themselves have fun, they might feel unhappy or incomplete. By embracing both their serious and playful sides, they can feel balanced and whole. This idea applies to many areas of life. Just like good stories have moments of sadness and joy, a person becomes whole by accepting and blending all their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. The key is to understand that all parts of you have value and work together to make you complete.
