An analysis of Jung
An analysis of JungJung, though closely affiliated with Freud, eventually saw much of Freud's analysis as overly centered on sexual desire. He wished to further Freud's ideas and research the interesting images he discovered in his work. Jung eventually conceived the notion of a collective unconscious, a layer beyond the personal unconscious, introduced the concept of archetypes, and continued to identify 16 distinct personality types.
Jung unsatisfied with the extent of Freud's work, continued to explore the human personality by taking into consideration, the strong presence of Intuition. This is a vague term, which can, to an extent, give the essence of the collective unconscious. Every human being experiences an inexplicable gut instinct, those individuals that are in tune with their instincts will always say that their instincts lead them in the right direction. Jung, realizing this, took the concept of intuition and expanded it, to form the idea of the collective unconscious. Just as Mitochondrial DNA is passed down from mother to mother, going back as far as the hunter-gathers of the late Paleolithic era, the collective unconscious are also the thoughts of the past, which span the entire human race. The Theory of Evolution does support the idea that all human beings derived from Australopithecus of Northern Africa. Therefore, it is conceivable that should a deeper level of unconscious exist, it would be universal or collective. Further evidence dwells in the records of ancient civilizations. Here we can find reference to mythological and cultural beliefs that could only be known to persons of that time; repeated in the dreams of today's human being. People suffering from schizophrenia, often refer to some type of mythological character, who plays an intimate role in their activities/lives. Beneath, the repressed memories of the Personal unconscious lie the ideas and images of an ancient time. Of which the only form of communication lies within imagery.
These images, known as archetypes, often surface to the mind through dreams. A person haunted by recurring dreams feels that there is a purpose behind this persistent imagery. Their dream is trying to tell them a message, give them advice. This advice centres on the person's insufficient awareness of their capabilities. For example, a common emotional problem for women is their lack of self-confidence, one aspect of which could be achieving their ideal career (possibly in a male dominated field). Consequently, dreams riddled with a male archetype or an archetypal image of distress or capture is reaching out to the dreamer. Informing her that she does have what is necessary, all that is needed is for her to embrace and assist the archetype and she will realize her strength and perseverance. Archetypes serve only to help the individual, helping them may mean forcing them to drudge through hurtful memories of the Personal unconscious, before, they can reach the message within the collective unconscious. Nevertheless, the result is always for the betterment of the individual. Archetypes, are commonly images such as the mother, the wise man or even water. Each holds a particular meaning to the individual. When connected to an ancient idea, and then applied to present day difficulties, the meaning of the image opens up concept's previously hidden from the person. The most common archetype, the Anima (the female inside every male) and the Animus (the male inside every female) assist the person in developing a relationship with the right mate. The right mate should be (according to Jung) faithful to the projection of our anima or animus within. When we find the person we feel like we have connected with our other half or have found someone that completes our personality.
The personality is something that Jung also analyzed, to the point where he identified 16 different personality types. Extroversion and Introversion are the beginning of a personality. The former describes a person who is comfortable with new people and environments, ready and willing to participate in the events, the latter, is more reserved, content with being his own "best friend" and insistent upon privacy. These two attitudes coincide with the four functions: Sensing, Thinking, Feeling and Intuitive (Judging and Perceptive were added later for a total of six personality functions.) Combined in one of sixteen ways they provide an idea of the strongest parts of your personality. This notion is connected with the purpose of an archetypal image reaching the unconsciousness. If we deny a personality aspect within ourselves, the collective unconscious acts as an advocate for this present, but suppressed personality trait. This suppression occurs because the individual does not believe they have what it takes to develop into the person they unconsciously have always wanted to be, but feared the change or the act of changing. It is the recognizing of this image and trusting it's revelation which develops the mind.
Jung puts forth a compelling theory on the true purpose of the mind. There is no negative unconscious human spirit, but a guiding hand that seeks to encourage the person on the best path. If any person were to attain the deep connection that Jung implies is possible, that person's existence would surely be enlightened.