An I Ching Paradigm for Individuation: A Comparison Between the Third Hexagram and the Hero’s Journey as Applied to the Birth of Consciousness
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Individuation delineates personal growth towards achieving one’s full potential in Jungian psychology. A three-stage path for individuation is found in myths. This process corresponds to the teachings from the third and fourth hexagrams in I Ching. The third and fourth hexagrams in I Ching combined lay out three factors for successful personal growth: the desire to grow, perseverance, and willingness to share. An action plan can be deduced from I Ching for those aiming to assist people in their individuation processes.
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