Hey Friends,
As someone who enjoys exploring the intricacies of human behaviour, I wanted to share with you a fascinating theory I came across the other day. It's called the four stages of life, as proposed by Swiss psychiatrist, Carl Jung.
Jung believed that there are four key stages we go through in our lifetime, each with its unique characteristics and challenges. These stages are The Athlete Stage, The Warrior Stage, The Statement Stage, and the Stage of the Spirit.
So, whether you're a young athlete, a seasoned warrior, a seeker of deeper meaning, or someone exploring their spiritual side, Jung's theory can provide valuable insights to help you on your journey of self-discovery.
Let's dive deeper into each of these stages and see what they involve.
The Athlete Stage
This stage is characterised by an excessive focus on appearance, with a fixation on improving aspects of one's external self. It tends to occur during the teenage years and the start of adolescence.
The Warrior Stage
The Warrior Archetype is characterised by a drive to achieve goals and conquer challenges, valuing status, accomplishments, and material pursuits. According to Jung, this stage often stems from the struggles that arise during the start of adulthood. Notably, the Warrior stage tends to be revisited frequently throughout one's life.
The Statement Stage
This stage typically occurs later in adulthood when one has completed the Warrior stage and is searching for deeper meaning in life. At this stage, individuals become less self-absorbed and more focused on helping others, with a shift in values towards making a positive impact on the world. Accomplishments such as money, power, and possessions no longer hold the same importance they once did. While they may still acquire such things and be appreciative, they are no longer attached to them and can let them go at any moment.
The Stage of the Spirit
According to Jung, this stage involves transcending human existence and contemplating the purpose of one's life as a spiritual being. At this point, one views oneself from a new perspective, understanding that experiences, accomplishments, and possessions hold little importance compared to spiritual growth. It is worth noting that not everyone will reach this stage.
What are your thoughts on these life stages? Do you see yourself in any of them?
It's important to keep in mind that these stages don't always occur in a linear order and they can overlap with one another. You may feel like you're stuck in a particular stage, and that's okay. Life is not always straightforward, and circumstances can lead you to revisit or move away from a certain stage.
I hope you have a great week, and you encounter something that reminds you you're on the right track.
Emma
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