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Authenticity: The Jewel that Arises from Safety and Freedom authenticity freedom jewel within jungian psychology paradox safety somatic awareness somatic experiencing somatic healing somatic sovereignty somatic therapy tension of opposities Sep 15, 2024

As humans, we are shaped by two core needs: safety and freedom. These needs often seem to pull us in opposite directions, creating a paradox that can feel overwhelming and confusing. On one hand, we long to feel safe and secure—rooted in relationships, environments and practices that make us feel held. On the other hand, there is a deep, intrinsic yearning for freedom—freedom to express our true selves, to explore the world and to expand into the fullness of who we are.

In the Jungian world, we u...