Active Imagination

In this video, the co-founder of the Berlin Psychoanalytic, Jungian analyst Jakob Lusensky discusses the notion and practice of C.G Jung’s technique of active imagination. Similar to a meditative activity you can practice on your own, and at the same time a therapeutic technique, active imagination can be of great help in getting to know your unconscious.
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[@pleromavideos]

This is a great explanation of an exceptionally complex technique. Thank you for your contribution to the proliferation and dissemination of Jung's work!

[@uiuuiu4061]

Ive been reading "dreams, memories and reflections" by Jung, its really nourishing- the way he believed in the importance of experiences that didnt make sense to him at the time and the risk he took to pursue understanding it, even at the cost to his reputation and then his sense of duty to share it with the world, he is a real inspiration. However i don't know if all people can emulate his techniques and whether it would be safe to do so.

[@Dom_Stay_Relaxed]

This is a practice I've been using unknowingly since I was a kid 🤣 thank you for the expansion of my understanding.

[@SCRSggIE]

Finding inner harmony is if the utmost importance, thanks so much for the video ☺️

[@frusciantesplectrum7980]

I’ve been doing this since I was a child, I didn’t realise it was a technique, just knew intuitively it was my subconscious and I was observing it! I also find that if I play guitar and sing, I sort of meditate and sing and just observe my subconscious…. I don’t know if anyone else gets this, but sometimes if something pops into my head for no obvious reason… I will instantly think of the first thing I associate with it, and usually it’s a clue/connection to why I just randomly thought something…. Helps you read your subconscious betterZ

[@rupunzel12345]

Thank you for explaining♥️

[@mariatibblin2462]

Very Interesting and clearly explained !

[@runefagereng6023]

Inspiring! Thanks!

[@ronaldoferreira594]

Excelent. Thank you! Highly useful.

[@samansrs6287]

THANK YOU

[@bellakrinkle9381]

This technique seems better than "free associating."

[@30revolacul03]

Hello, thank you for the explanation! I have a question about this: How do I know that I am not somehow directing or influencing the active imagination because I wish for something to happen? How do I know that the changes in the image happen autonomously and are not provoked willfully by my consciousness?

[@BerlinPsychoanalytic]

Hi Chris, this is a great question! It can happen at times that one starts to try to steer the narrative. I think with practice and experience one learns to become more of an observer. Repetition and patience lead to more trust in the process and a greater capacity to resist the temptation to move the image rather than being moved and led by it.

[@tdedition2219]

what if no image comes

[@hellucination9905]

Can it drive you temporarely crazy? Will one get destabilized by it? Edit: So the answer is yes.

[@BerlinPsychoanalytic]

Active imagination is only advised as technique for someone with enough developed ego-strength. A therapist should be able to evaluate this in a therapy session.

[@bellakrinkle9381]

This is a technique or a psychotic break that Jung resolved for his return of sanity? Only he could cure himself by delving deep into his unconscious. The Black Book is not well publicized, yet these writings were essential for the integration of his whole personality.

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