"مردی که از دوزخ خواسته‌هایش عبور نکرده باشد هرگز بر آنها غلبه نکرده است"

Going through the hell of our own desires and passions is a necessary part of mastering them. Think about it—if you haven't faced the chaos and intensity of what you deeply crave or fear, how can you ever hope to control it? It's like knowing your enemy. You can't win a battle without understanding what you're up against.

Take the context of Carl Jung, who was really into the idea of the shadow self. This is the part of us that's hidden away, full of raw desires and emotions. Jung believed that only by confronting these darker parts of ourselves can we truly grow. The quote implies that avoiding our passions keeps us from really understanding them, which in turn prevents us from mastering them.

Imagine you're someone who has always struggled with anger. You keep it bottled up because you think it's bad to show it. But one day, you can't hold it in anymore, and you explode. The aftermath is messy, but now you get a glimpse of what triggers you, why you feel that way, and how deep it goes. Maybe you realize it's connected to something from your past, some unresolved issue.

Now, take that insight and think about a real-life example. Let's look at someone like Robert Downey Jr. He's a perfect case of someone who had to face his demons head-on. In the '90s, he was a huge star, but his career almost went down the drain because of his substance abuse problems. He hit rock bottom, multiple times. But each time he relapsed, he learned more about the inferno inside him—his addictions, his vulnerabilities.

Fast forward to today, and he's one of the most successful actors in Hollywood. Why? Because he faced his passions. He didn’t shy away from the hell of his addictions. Instead, he tackled them head-on. Therapy, rehab, support from friends and family—he did the hard work. By doing so, he transformed his life and career.

So, how can you apply this wisdom to your own life? Start by identifying your own infernos. What are the passions or desires that you're afraid to confront? Is it fear of failure? A deep-seated anger? A yearning for something you think you don't deserve? Once you identify these, don't run from them. Face them. Talk to a therapist, confide in a friend, or even start journaling.

One relatable scenario is dealing with procrastination. Imagine you're a student who always puts off studying until the last minute. On the surface, it seems like laziness, but if you dig deeper, you might find it's because you're afraid of failing. If you never really try, you never really fail, right? But if you face that fear, if you let yourself feel that panic and work through it, you'll start to see the patterns. Maybe you discover that success isn't as scary as you thought. Maybe you develop strategies to manage your time better.

In the end, facing the inferno of your passions is like looking in a very honest mirror. It's not pretty, and it’s definitely not easy. But it's the only way to truly overcome what holds you back. So, next time you feel that fire inside, don’t douse it immediately. Sit with it, understand it, and then transform it.