"La plénitude n'est pas atteinte en coupant une partie de son être mais par l'intégration des contraires"
— Carl Jung
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Simplified Meaning:
To feel complete and satisfied with yourself, you can't just ignore or get rid of the parts of you that you don't like. Instead, you need to recognize and accept all parts of yourself, even the conflicting or difficult ones. It's a bit like making a cake: you need both sweet and bitter ingredients to create a balanced, delicious taste. For example, accepting both your strengths and weaknesses can help you grow as a person. If you only focus on your strengths and ignore your weaknesses, you'll never fully understand or improve yourself. By acknowledging and working with all aspects of who you are, you can become a more whole and balanced person.
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Balance Contraries Holistic Inner peace Integration Personal growth Self-acceptance Self-improvement Unity Wholeness
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