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Essentially, Jung's insights encourage us to see our struggles not merely as obstacles, but as meaningful calls for integration and self-knowledge. The journey of individuation doesn't lead to a state of perfection but rather to a mature recognition of our complexity and multifaceted nature.
As you reflect on your own experiences with self-sabotage, consider these behaviors as invitations to deeper self-discovery. The courage to confront what you've denied and claim the fullness of who you are is a necessary step towards transformation. Embracing the Shadow, as Jung aptly noted, means recognizing that "I am not what happened to me; I am what I choose to become."