The Sacred Autumn - Aging According To Carl Jung: Individuation, Archetypes, Wisdom, Dreams, And Transcendence In Old Age According To Jung

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Aging is not merely the passage of time—it is a profound transformation of the psyche. Inspired by Carl Gustav Jung’s legacy, The Sacred Autumn invites listeners to explore old age as a season of psychological depth, spiritual renewal, and symbolic richness.

Rather than a period of decline, this audiobook presents aging as a culmination: a time when the mind, free from outer demands, turns inward toward wisdom, introspection, and self-realization. Jung viewed this phase as the final act of individuation, where the psyche seeks integration and meaning. Key Jungian concepts—such as the collective unconscious and the shadow—take on unique power in this stage, guiding us through the inner terrain of late life.

Each chapter acts as a reflective guide, exploring archetypes like the Wise Old Man and the Great Mother, and offering insight into topics such as dreams in later life, the alchemy of aging, intimacy, creativity, and the transformation of family roles. The book also addresses how unresolved psychological patterns may reemerge, and how they can be healed and integrated to bring peace and clarity.

At its core, The Sacred Autumn portrays aging as an alchemical journey—turning a lifetime of experience into symbolic gold. It is not a manual or a set of instructions, but a poetic and philosophical invitation to embrace the richness of elderhood.

This is a work for seekers, thinkers, and anyone drawn to a deeper understanding of life’s final, most meaningful chapter. It challenges outdated views of aging and opens a path to inner wholeness, legacy, and transcendence.

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Release date

Lydbog: 22. juli 2025