I dive into Carl Jung’s concept of the Puer Aeternus—the eternal child, or what we might call the “man-child.” I explore how this archetype shows up in our lives through procrastination, fantasy, and avoidance of responsibility. I share myths like Icarus and Peter Pan, the shadow side of this archetype, and practical steps to move from the eternal boy to the integrated man.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:01 – The Puer Aeternus: Eternal Child
02:42 – Fixation on Youth vs. Responsibility
04:12 – The Provisional Life
07:01 – Myth of Icarus
08:12 – Peter Pan and Neverland
10:33 – The Seduction of Youth
13:24 – The Shadow Side
16:34 – Step 1: Accept Limitations
18:47 – Step 2: Embrace the Ordinary
20:14 – Step 3: Facing Failure
21:50 – Step 4: Commit to the Process
23:29 – Step 5: Seek a Mentor
25:28 – From Eternal Boy to Integrated Man
26:21 – Brutal Honesty and Feedback
27:43 – Closing Thoughts
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