Memories, Dreams, Reflections by C.G. Jung

I exist on the foundation of something I do not know. I know only that I was born and exist, and it seems to me that I have been carried along. I have no definite convictions–not about anything, really. I am incapable of determining ultimate worth or worthlessness I have no judgment about myself and my life. I am all these things at once, and cannot add up the sum. I am astonished, disappointed, pleased with myself. The older I have become, the less I have understood or had insight into or known about myself. I cannot form any final judgment because the phenomenon of life and the phenomenon of man are too vast. I have learned amazing things from people, and have accomplished more than I expected of myself. I am disappointed with people and disappointed with myself. And so I am disappointed and not disappointed.

I regret many follies which sprang from my obstinacy but without that trait I would not have reached my goal. But almost everything developed naturally and by destiny. Many things worked out as I planned them to, but that did not always prove of benefit to me.

But it was as it had to be for all came about because I am as I am. Much might have been different if I myself had been different. How could I ever have expected so much? Nothing but unexpected things kept happening to me. It has been bountiful, and has given me a great deal. Very Good.I am satisfied with the course my life has taken. North Africa America: the Pueblo Indians Kenya and Uganda India Ravenna and Rome Visions On life after death Late thoughts. CONTENTS: First years School years Student years Psychiatric activities Sigmund Freud Confrontation with the unconscious The Work The Tower Travels. On occasion he was moved to write entire chapters of the book in his own handwriting, and he continued to work on the final stages of the manuscript until shortly before his death on June 6, 1961' - Publisher. At regular intervals he had conversations with his colleague and friend Aniela Jaffe, and collaborated with her in the preparation of the text based on these talks. In the spring of 1957 when he was 81 years old, Jung undertook the telling of his life story. 'The Swiss psychologist shares the visions, inner experiences, and dreams that have shaped his work and thought. New York: Vintage Books Random House, 1989.

Memories, Dreams, Reflections by C.G. Jung