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This resistance to aging strips us of the opportunities for growth, transformation, and self-awareness that come with time. Jung argued that by denying the natural process of growing older, we deny ourselves the essence of what makes life meaningful. Ironically, while society fears aging, our relentless pursuit of youth blinds us to the deeper fulfillment that aging can offer.
As we navigate the first half of life, we are driven by ambition and the quest for external achievements and validation. Yet, when we achieve these goals, we often find ourselves facing a profound emptiness. Jung asserted that true purpose unfurls in the second half of life when we begin to shift from an ego-driven existence to something more authentic.