The Spiritual Method - complementation as spiritual writing

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“The Spiritual Method ~ complementation as spiritual writing”

Abstract: Spiritual techniques that build on the psychological principle of unconscious integration, such as active imagination, are criticized. A onesided flow of unconscious content to the conscious sphere leads to stagnation and alienation from the inner self. Light is shed on the current regress of Jungian psychology into esotericism. Complementation is defined as the complementary opposite of integration and as a toning down of dominant consciousness. A spiritual technique that builds on complementation is presented. It deviates from historical techniques, but has affinities with the medieval form of contemplation of inner images. While retaining stillness, focus of inner feeling and sensation is sought, while avoiding active involvement with fantasy material.

Keywords: spiritual technique, complementation, spiritual writing, integration, contemplation, active imagination, self, C.G. Jung, Archetypal Psychology.

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Mats Winther
 
I don’t repudiate such trivial prayer methods; I use them myself sometimes. But I am discussing a much more serious change of lifestyle, centered around complementation as spiritual method.
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MWin said:
“The Spiritual Method ~ complementation as spiritual writing”

Abstract: Spiritual techniques that build on the psychological principle of unconscious integration, such as active imagination, are criticized. A onesided flow of unconscious content to the conscious sphere leads to stagnation and alienation from the inner self. Light is shed on the current regress of Jungian psychology into esotericism. Complementation is defined as the complementary opposite of integration and as a toning down of dominant consciousness. A spiritual technique that builds on complementation is presented. It deviates from historical techniques, but has affinities with the medieval form of contemplation of inner images. While retaining stillness, focus of inner feeling and sensation is sought, while avoiding active involvement with fantasy material.

Keywords: spiritual technique, complementation, spiritual writing, integration, contemplation, active imagination, self, C.G. Jung, Archetypal Psychology.

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