Carl Jung’s House and the Merry-Go-Round Mystery

Dream Description

(01/08/2022)

I was finding myself at Carl Jung’s home shortly after his passing, where his estate’s owners were preparing to honor his wishes regarding his belongings. While waiting in a corridor with other invited guests, I received unexpected news: Carl Jung had bequeathed to me an old Merry-go-round. Initially taken aback, my concern shifted to how I would transport this large item positioned outside the house.

Later that day, around noon, we headed out for lunch with fellow guests. Adjacent to the house stood a renowned, elegantly decorated restaurant entirely in white. I recommended it enthusiastically, and everyone agreed to dine there. As we made our way downhill towards the restaurant, we were almost at the door when an elderly, gaunt man in a disheveled dark suit intervened. He suggested we skip the upscale place and opt for a cheaper alternative. Displeased, I silently lamented the prospect of settling for less on such an important occasion. Inwardly, I couldn’t help but think, “This man likely can’t distinguish between good and bad wine, so why disrupt our chance to enjoy a fine meal at the fancy restaurant?”

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Dream Interpretation 

Not long ago, over a morning coffee with my colleague, I excitedly shared a book I was immersed in—one delving into dreams, sparked by a deep curiosity that Carl Jung’s theories could illuminate. Reflecting back, I hadn’t initially known why I felt drawn to Jungian Psychology; I simply trusted the impulse. Perhaps you’ve experienced this too: an intuitive moment where a decision unfolds without conscious deliberation. Life often feels like a journey on a bus headed somewhere unknown. Then, at a random stop, you disembark and unexpectedly find exactly what you sought.

“Your heart knows the way, 

Run in that direction”

Rumi

Studying Jungian psychology revealed that pivotal life choices, those shaping our destiny, often originate in our subconscious. Love strikes inexplicably upon meeting someone. For profound decisions, rational analysis often isn’t necessary; the answer lies within.

“Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart.

 Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes”

C.G. Jung

According to Jung, our subconscious transcends space and time. We experience dreams or visions of the future, glimpses of places we’ve never physically visited.

Returning to my personal journey, understanding the significance of this ‘inheritance’ took time. Then, one day, gaining an outsider’s perspective, clarity dawned. Can you hear the music?

The symbolism of a merry-go-round, with its circles and wheels, resonates deeply—the circle, a symbol of endless continuity and magic, without beginning or end.

“All the works of man have their origin in creative fantasy. 

What right have we then to depreciate imagination“

C.G. Jung

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