He realized then that he had taken Christ upon his shoulders—and Christ gave him remission of his sins and eternal life.
- Man and His Symbols, p. 218-219
St. Christopher, the patron of all travelers, is a fitting symbol for this experience [the burdening effects of individuation]. According to the legend, he felt an arrogant pride in his tremendous physical strength, and was willing to serve only the strongest.
With the greatest ease, St. Christopher lifted the child on to his shoulders, but he walked more slowly with every step, for his burden became heavier and heavier. When he arrived in midstream, he felt “as if he carried the whole universe.”
The Holy Spirit is also called the Paraclete. The advocate. Contrary to satan (the accuser). It can ALWAYS swoop in for your protection against demonic spirits, the voices in your head, and any other enemy trying to harm you from within.
@QuoteJung Currently about halfway through Man and His Symbols, the first of Jung’s works that I’ve taken on. Feels relatively accessible and covers a wide range of Jungian concepts.