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🌘 The Hidden Self

Psychological Explorations of the Self
with Vanessa
Starting Jul 31, 2024 11PM UTC
Updated Jul 31, 2024

About this Session

Join me this week to discuss: Self-Awareness and the Persona

The persona is a psychological concept introduced by Carl Jung that refers to the social mask or outward identity we present to others. It represents the roles and behaviors we adopt to fit into societal expectations and social norms. .

While the persona can be beneficial in facilitating social interactions and achieving goals, it can also lead to a disconnect between our true self and the image projected to the outside world.

Let's find out how our masks line up with our authentic selves!

About this Space

There’s a part of you that lives beneath the surface—quiet, powerful, and often overlooked.

🌘 The Hidden Self is a Space to explore your unconscious mind through the lens of Jungian psychology. Together, we’ll reflect on the masks we wear (the persona), the parts of ourselves we’ve pushed away (the shadow), and the symbols and dreams that offer clues to who we really are.

When we turn toward the hidden parts of ourselves, we often find the clarity, purpose, and self-trust we’ve been searching for.

The Hidden Self is for anyone who wants to explore:

  • Jungian concepts like the persona, shadow, and archetypes
  • Dream interpretation and the symbolic language of the psyche
  • Shadow work and inner integration
  • How unconscious patterns shape our relationships, choices, and sense of meaning

Prompts to Consider

  • Which Jungian archetype do you resonate with most (e.g., the Hero, the Shadow, the Anima/Animus)?
  • What patterns keep repeating in your life—and what might they be asking you to face?
  • What have your recent dreams been trying to show you?

ā€œThe dream is a little hidden door in the innermost and most secret recesses of the soulā€¦ā€ — Carl Jung

Meet the Keeper

Vanessa is a Los Angeles-based musician, writer, and recovering hot mess. She's confronted many challenges, from battling undiagnosed depression, to grappling with identity struggles, and fully acknowledges the difficulty of handling complex emotions alone. Through her journey of self-improvement, she's learned how to take action in her life, turning negative …

Reach out to the Keeper: [email protected]
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