hoshin1600
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While I'm not a psychologist, unless you could explain more on your thoughts, I would lightly disagree.Jung's "Shadow" is an interesting metaphor but it isn't how it works in the neurological nuts and bolts.
Still, he was a pioneer and was thinking in new ways and we owe a debt to him for his work.
Peace favor your sword,
Kirk
I think a martial artist has to foster the monster inside them but keep it on a leash while training. If you can't muster up the ability to be violent then it's highly probably your martial art will fail when needed. I belive you have to meet violence with a greater amount of violence. Not always but when it's needed, I don't think graduated escalation on the force continuum works.
Anyway back to Jung I belive in fostering and integrating the dark malevolent side of ourselves with the compassionate side.