Reconsidering Individuation in the 21st Century: the Role of Synchronicity and Reenchantment

Individuation is a key concept of Jungian Psychology; it is a process of becoming as full a person as is possible in our lifetime.  We will look at the origins of the idea arising in the midst of Jung’s confrontation with the unconscious.  We will also explore the link between individuation and the notion of synchronicity. A contemporary reconsideration in light of the changes in our conceptions of nature and culture in the 21stCentury will be examined from the perspective of complexity theory.  The disruptions and uncertainties at societal and global scales of the last several years point to a shift or transformation in the archetypal patterns emerging in the collective unconscious, as well as manifesting in our individual lives.  How can we best find our way through these times?  An archetypal approach will be offered which provide a pathway to the reenchantment of our world through wonder.