Anima and Animus: How to Integrate Your Masculine & Feminine Energies I Inner Work Library [15/500]

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  • Integrate your Anima and Animus with this episode of Inner Work Library Q&A. This video explores the psychology of Jungian Shadow Integration - with two guided Shadow Work exercises to practically help you progress on your individuation journey from fragmentation to wholeness.
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    ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS ⏱️
    00:00 Carl Jung & Jungian Archetypes
    01:20 Romantic Idealisation & Unconscious Hatred
    02:44 Psychology of The Anima & The Animus
    04:00 Shadow Work Exercise: Ideal Romantic Partner
    09:36 How to Heal Fragmentation
    12:35 Shadow Work Exercise: Your Toxic Attractions
    17:35 How to Integrate Your Anima & Animus
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    Topics explored: inner work; Jordan Thornton; how to heal yourself; trauma healing; how to heal trauma; trauma therapy; active imagination; mind; carl jung; how to talk with the unconscious; collective unconscious; psychosynthesis; roberto assagioli; psychosynthesis therapy; active imagination jung; jungian psychology; integrate your unconscious; integrate your shadow; unconscious; the unconscious; the unconscious mind; higher unconscious; lower unconscious; the primal wound; shadow work; shadow work jung; unconscious mind; carl jung; how to talk with the unconscious; jungian; shadow projection; projection; psyprojection; projection psychology; collective unconscious; jordan peterson; integration; inner work; shadow work; shadow work jung; unconscious mind; jungian psychology; toxic relationship; conscious relationships; toxic relationships; romantic projection; sexual psychology; anima; animus; anima jung; archetypes; archetype; jungian archetypes; animus integration; anima integration; how to integrate your anima; masculine energy; feminine energy; feminine archetype; masculine archetype; anima projection; animus projection; carl jung; jungian; jung
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  • @jordanthornton
    @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +23

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  • @A.Bernadette.
    @A.Bernadette. ปีที่แล้ว +44

    When I was younger I thought being a feminist meant being aggressive and strong, to prove I'm just as good as a man in all things, but I created this toxic masculinity within myself and am now relearning how to celebrate and love the feminine parts of who I am... Because it turns out I too believed that soft, delicate things were weak and therefore innately bad... That being feminine was to be a victim. It's hard work to unlearn these ideas.
    Thanks for the video, it really resonated with me.

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +8

      A truly important comment - this woman-hating mentality or seeing femininity as weak is tragically common with the hyper-masculinised woman.
      Truly sad. I’ve guided several women through this healing process, and I’m glad to see you’ve found your centre here too.

    • @salalatralala7835
      @salalatralala7835 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Oh, I so relate to you. I am now in the place of learning about my internalized beliefs about femininity/women and how I overcompensate with toxic masculinity (which I have experienced in the men around me). I have many deeply rooted beliefs about femininity not being respectable, strong enough to carry itself (which I have also seen around me). I get triggered about the aura of neediness and wish to be more masculine, because of the ... sense of freedom, strenght and respect I see in it. And then I judge anything remotely feminine about myself out of fear of becoming the same, feeling like men are better, yet... I am not a man, and men are mean. Being stuck somewhere in the middle, not feeling comfortable in either one, and neither is actually healthy. Oh, what a mess, there is a road ahead.

    • @aleksejtorschin1549
      @aleksejtorschin1549 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I can relate to it a lot. I work on the feminine traits and I was rejecting them.

    • @robhulson
      @robhulson 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm so heartened to hear you say this. True femininity is pretty much my favorite thing in the world.
      There is definitely a very large scale societal push to villainize femininity as victim, weak, silly, stupid, irrational, etc. And masculinity as abusive, sex-obsessed, aggressive, meat headed, etc. Neither are right.
      The world will be healed through individuals who meet both their masculine and feminine sides, with women honoring and affirming their femininity and tempering it with some masculine, and the inverse for the men.
      We need femininity in the world and are starving for it. It's beautiful and takes the breath away. And we need masculine boundaries and goals and the ability to stay steadfast as the emotions

  • @yinglan9606
    @yinglan9606 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    ‘’Beware people who talk in absolutes: all women, all men, no women, no men, everyone, everything, nothing, no-one. It is the greatest indication to an immature level of consciousness, which hasn’t integrated that which they are judging or attacking inside of themselves.’’ 19:22
    Appreciate the nuance and maturity you speak with🙏🏼🌲

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you for taking the time to write this quote! I appreciate this 🌲

    • @kodeh7931
      @kodeh7931 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      This part resonated with me too. It basically speaks to the hypocritical and self righteousness of the human nature.

    • @DaLeeza
      @DaLeeza 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Literally refrained myself from correcting a person who spoke in absolutes today. I chose today to limit my time listening to people who share distorted thoughts.

  • @suenogyal
    @suenogyal ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I just found your channel today and been binge watching your videos ever since. As someone who recently started their “spiritual journey” (such a cliche thing to say), I found your videos so informative and wanted to thank you for creating these well-thought and well-structured content. Compared to other channels who are doing videos on these topics (either too empty so feels like there’s no credibility or too video essay-ish and feels boring) yours are in the happy medium because I feel like I learn a lot yet it still feels personal. I hope you’re well, sending you hugs! ☺

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Daria, thank you - this is a truly meaningful and warm comment to receive today. You're right that it's my intention to provide personality with depth and credibility - always looking to refine this blend!

  • @ItsLotto
    @ItsLotto ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow I’ve studied Carl Jung & others for roughly 6 months. I can see within a few mins you are far ahead.

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Highly recommend Marion Woodman & James Hollis in the Jungian thinkers too!

    • @ItsLotto
      @ItsLotto ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jordanthornton thank you!

  • @Selfunraveled
    @Selfunraveled 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    This is so beautifully psychological, philosophical, & spiritual all at once. I guess in a way that’s the most accurate way of perceiving ourselves. This is high level material that I feel only someone who has been searching and doing a lot of inner work can truly appreciate and resonate with . Thank you for sharing this. New subscriber!

  • @jordanthornton
    @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +8

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  • @professionalnoob6027
    @professionalnoob6027 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    the way you speak is so eloquent, the message really got across to me. thank you

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Cheers - language can be powerful, and I enjoy exploring these topics at depth.

  • @helvete_ingres4717
    @helvete_ingres4717 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I once had an indescribable dream that featured what I've interpreted as my anima. The parts I can describe is that she was a crystalline goddess; when I check the note of it I made I also noted 'player character' which is very interesting. Also what may be a very important detail is that she didn't have a face.

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sounds like a very powerful experience - I’m sending you my best with your continued learnings and explorations, Helvete

    • @chloeistre
      @chloeistre ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Helvete! I had a similar dream once, but they were two beings made of light, male and female. They had faces, sort of, but all their features were nondescript and translucent. Others I've spoken to have had similar dreams. I wonder if it's an archetype of some kind.

    • @helvete_ingres4717
      @helvete_ingres4717 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@chloeistre Hi! A girl friend once told me of a dream encounter with a male figure that sounded similar - at least the feeling of almost being in the presence of a god. I wish I coulld remember the significance of 'player character'

  • @BeingIntegrated
    @BeingIntegrated ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hey man I just wanted to say I appreciate your videos. Recently found them but I'm really vibing. I've studied much of the same material (I'm an integrative depth therapist and meditation teacher) and just wanted to say it's great to come across other similar minded people on TH-cam and it seems like a lot of people are benefiting from your videos. Keep up the good work.

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I appreciate that! Saw your message on IG and will respond fully over there when I can - thank you brother.

  • @chloeistre
    @chloeistre ปีที่แล้ว +7

    "But, he won't be everything you're after in terms of that ideal..."
    It's tragic how so many people have trouble finding and developing healthy romantic relationships. With the right expectations, there's little reason people should be single if they don't want to be.
    Access to the Internet has given us more reach in finding a partner but less ability to discern the right one. It's become an online shopping experience where people try to "order" the perfect lover(s).
    They are ultimately disappointed, frustrated, and disheartened when they realize that everyone has flaws and will change over time. The idealization you spoke of is, in large part, the source of their misery.
    Thanks for another fantastic video! The exercises are super helpful.

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Chloe, beautiful philosophy. I appreciate your comment here and agree with much of what you've pointed out - thank you!

  • @sarahstarr
    @sarahstarr ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just wanted to say that your calm yet firm and deep voice was very soothing to listen to. And thank you for the much needed message. :)

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mahvish, I’m glad that I have this effect and it helps you focus and engagement - wishing you well 🌲

  • @brodygp8368
    @brodygp8368 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Recently found your channel and your teachings through my binge thus far have been amazing! Super helpful, well structured and practical. Thank you much!

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Welcome aboard! Make sure to pick up some of the books recommended too - that's where the real gold is, Brody!

  • @ShaiMarlin5350
    @ShaiMarlin5350 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ooooh, this is a good one! Again, the way you explain it makes it easy to understand. It’s made my head spin but in a good way ❤

  • @kiara4345
    @kiara4345 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have such amazing content! I am so glad I came across your channel, thanks to the TH-cam algorithm. You have a new subscriber! Your voice is very soothing, not gonna lie, that helps too.

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy to connect in this timely moment!

  • @karronfisher4188
    @karronfisher4188 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Learn how to be whom we are chasing! I agree! My mother married 5 times,so consequently of course I would be attracted to men who are emotionally unavailable . I began to realized I needed to have a relationship with myself first.I very much agree that we need to become what we want to attract without loosing our feminine essence if we are a woman. Integrating masculine traits can be empowering and useful to our survival. I love it when a man is helpful and I also love to help,I don't feel less a woman.I want to embrace all my strengths and vulnerabilities they are both our teachers. Yes I can experience masculine energy without loosing my feminine. I love your reminders.I hope I understood you correctly, thankyou for reaching out to us! I have not looked at all your videos, just begun to view.

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Karron, I’m glad that you’re finding your way in your own direction - this is powerful. New growth and groundedness.

    • @karronfisher4188
      @karronfisher4188 ปีที่แล้ว

      There are many ways I've have received healing, (Acts 8:30,3I) have had many guides that have helped me find my way.! Experiencing God's 💘, and acceptance ,observing his creation ,(Roman's 1:20) and finding new approaches 👍 like your videos that can be very helpful! Lots of lessons to still learn.Im not done yet! Thanks for acknowledging my comments, its a great feeling!

  • @lourdesmachado7376
    @lourdesmachado7376 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You are such a gift to humanity.
    Much love and gratitude 🎉❤

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s my pleasure - more on the wayb

  • @shadowsisterhealing
    @shadowsisterhealing ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for guiding people to confront these deep topics. I have still a lot to heal in my relationship dynamics or anima and animus. I am in a relationship since summer 2021 with a dad of 3 kids. The relationship I commit feels like meaningful soul connection but I have had a lot moments when I think its not safe and I wanna run a way. My biggest trigger is the mother of his youngest daughter who and his daughter that i never met to this day. It creates in my opinion a double reality when I never meet his ex and the child. I do wanna just trust its for the best as his other ex, mother of other 2 kids says it for the best too. I have very good healthy relationship with the 1st mother. I love his 2 daughters I know very much and this for me is always reason to stay even things get hard. Indeed its very confrontial question to think what is the toxicity I am attracted to? Maybe I am toxic too in some ways I cant see. Chaotic a bit maybe as I am always doing 💯 a day and multitasking a lot also as being mother and freelancer a lot. So back to what toxic traits I am attracted to. It must be addicted kind of man. He has alcohol issues for sure drinking a lot beer every day. Yesterday we were about to enter a local village pub and the pub owner denied his access just because he had not paid 6 euro beer last time. I was a bit wondering why he always ends up upsetting people and testing everyones boundaries. He has really strong personality for sure so he always gets noticed. I was very proud of him when he stop all alcohol for 8 weeks last summer. He is addictive in other ways too watching p*. I have secure attachment style. Sometimes I wish I just had a normal guy who with I can plan things well. Still I am very attracted to this man and he can be very sexy and romantic that i like. Lets see how this will continue. I for sure try to draw healthy boundaries with him and usually focus on good qualities he has. I did wrote 2020 a big dream day text to be fully aware what kind of partner I wanna have. There is a lot missing still from that ideal and I wonder at times if its ever possible for me. My dream guy goes pilgrim with me and I see myself also trekking with him somewhere in Lapland or spending time in Finland more with him as I have a beautiful summer cottage in Finland by the lake. This guy I have for real never wanna leave his village. We do walk around the countryside luckily but he is not wanting to travel unless its some all inclusive luxury resort. I do like packpacking and low budget travels. There is a lot differences. Lets see if we go surfing next summer. I already tested his surfer outfit that fit also to me. I know its a bad habit of mine to always see potential, what can be. My girlfriends usually advice me to focus what actually is currently happening and value things based on true actions a man takes towards me. My guy contacts me every day which is good. I always know he is in his work or in his house with his dog which is nice compared to my cheating travelling ex partner i used to have. I do understand life is not perfect and nobody is perfect.

  • @gailaltschwager7377
    @gailaltschwager7377 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, Jordan!

  • @morganlake41632
    @morganlake41632 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great work to help people become aware of the damage projection of inner conflict onto others can do. I've struggled with this for 30 years - even with Homer's Oddysea constantly on my consciousness. I even did a music video with my wife that shows the struggle to wake up - The Trail of Moonlight.

  • @mehenra485
    @mehenra485 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I am very glad to have found your channel, thank you.
    For me as a man i think it took a while to understand that to integrate my anima doesn't take away from my masculinity but instead it enhances it. It is interesting to me that my ideal woman and ideal man, while being diffrent in specific areas, are for the most part very similar. I guess that is the idea that while being in a dualistic relationship each pearson is mostly a integrated being (to be fully with oneself). The Shadow-exercise toppels that whole idyllic idealism over, because those conflicted attraction points cropped up, for example while the ideal for me is for the partner to help me to acualize myself to the most of my capacity, the shadow-interest is to be extremely dependant on one another, kind of to do everything for each other instead of helping the other person to achieve it.
    I am also interested to know if you have any thoughts and experiences on the animal soul? I think Jung also called it the bush soul. For me it seems very interconnected with the anima as in so far that it also provides the drives for us to take action in the world, but it seems also more archaic and as such more visceral and raw.

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pleased to receive this comment, thank you. Can tell you've been doing the work already. I can't expand more on the animal soul here, but maybe you can read Jung himself and go deeper with the books - worth reading!

  • @18laila
    @18laila ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I found your channel recently and not to take away from what you're doing (which I like and appreciate nonetheless), but I like to put a video on before bed because your voice is so incredibly soothing and beautiful!!!

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appreciate that my videos have this effect - happy to connect, Laila.

  • @guillermohernandez9911
    @guillermohernandez9911 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoyed very much this video! Thank you for your work and helping us to reflect into the being of woman/man through the exercises proposed

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว

      Guillermo, it’s my true pleasure - love these topics 🌲

  • @anntan7449
    @anntan7449 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for so eloquently explaining the anima and animus theory - the most clear and resonating explanation I've ever heard. I can very much relate to the pull towards the dark masculine persona and I want to understand more. So glad to find your talks! The path to healing our core wounds can feel isolating and difficult yet important, necessary and beautiful. I would love to hear you share your top books to help us understand the integration of the animus. Looking forward to watching your videos.

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you, Ann. I appreciate you taking the time to comment! In terms of integrating the animus, I have some videos on masculinity which would be useful for you - early episodes in the Inner Work Essentials series. Hope they help!

    • @anntan7449
      @anntan7449 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Saving to my playlist! I appreciate you making them accessible for a lot of us who do not have access to coaching/therapy. Your talks are helping me process a lot of things - thank you!

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@anntan7449 This is 100% one of my primary intentions with this channel - I love working 1-1 with people, but my own fees and most other therapeutic fees are inaccessible to many. Gotta get those books and free talks out there - want to see this world a little more healed.

  • @maxpowers1425
    @maxpowers1425 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dude, finally a smart, uniting and understanding voice in the internet! I guess there is hope for humanity

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cheers - make sure to pickup some of the books recommended here too, worth looking back in time 🌲

  • @Graceunderfiire
    @Graceunderfiire ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this one ❤

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sarah, it’s truly my pleasure - hope this landed well 🌲

  • @pottymouthstarseed6315
    @pottymouthstarseed6315 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful content, I am listening to this over and over, absorbing ever morsel to create a better future for the world around me. Being in my 3rd marriage with plans of forever in our timeline.
    Proud to have you as a teacher💛🕯️

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Truly pleased to have answered this question in a way that provides this much perspective for you - sending you my absolute best.

  • @orionpax45
    @orionpax45 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent content, love it. Thank you for sharing

  • @sajanpatel7285
    @sajanpatel7285 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A soul connection is a resonance between two people who respond to the essential beauty of each other's individual natures, behind their facades, and who connect on this deeper level. This kind of mutual recognition provides the catalyst for a potent alchemy. It is a sacred alliance whose purpose is to help both partners discover and realize their deepest potentials. While a heart connection lets us appreciate those we love just as they are, a soul connection opens up a further dimension -- seeing and loving them for who they could be, and for who we could become under their influence. This means recognizing that we both have an important part to play in helping each other become more fully who we are....A soul connection not only inspires us to expand, but also forces us to confront whatever stands in the way of that expansion.

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I understand what you’re saying, and can see the value in this belief.
      Nonetheless draw your attention away from this type of esoteric philosophy - isn’t required for healthy and meaningful relationships between men and women. We can be grounded and earthy with no more meaning or spiritual expectation attached.

    • @sajanpatel7285
      @sajanpatel7285 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jordanthornton totally agree with what you have shared in your video. I think what your doing is brilliant. You have truly found what you are supposed to do.
      Thanks for sharing this information.

    • @sajanpatel7285
      @sajanpatel7285 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jordanthornton it was written by John welwood
      An American clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, teacher, and author, known for integrating psychological and spiritual concepts. He was the Director of the East/West Psychology Program at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, and an associate editor of Journal of Transpersonal Psychology.

  • @isabellawhite2140
    @isabellawhite2140 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this video. Been working on stepping into my feminine over the past year as I was very stuck in my male (as a woman). I have experienced how not intgrating our own masculine and feminine energies ripples out into attraction and relationships so deeply, and can cause a lot of pain and confusion. Very important message so thank you 🙏

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Isabella, welcome to the feminine! This is great news - I bet it’s felt rewarding and challenging at times 🌲

    • @isabellawhite2140
      @isabellawhite2140 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jordanthornton Very rewarding and deeply challenging, working through many layers of fear. Feel I'm living in this careful balance of opening up more and more to the feminine, but also still honouring the strong masculine in me that I know will always be there. Simply put, integration!!

  • @zinasherif7791
    @zinasherif7791 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You have a amazing smile and voice
    A true healer

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว

      Appreciate you taking the time to let me know, Zina. Hope these help!

  • @FelixNew
    @FelixNew ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for making this man! Keep being you. - Felix

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว

      Felix, it’s my pleasure - truly. Wishing you the best with your integration work.

  • @swirlingstar3719
    @swirlingstar3719 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you 💜 I think you may have touched upon the topic of limerent relationships? This concept all defined by a word now may have always been in my awareness I didn’t know how to define it. These attributes i bring to relationships the healthy and unhealthy have brought a new level of awareness to me today through this knowledge. I am very grateful for you sharing your insight 🙏

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Incredibly pleased to know that you’ve been gaining and applying your awareness for new possibilities going forwards - glad that this channel has contributed in some way too 🌲

  • @rubyanaya126
    @rubyanaya126 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank You 💕😊

  • @kayul249
    @kayul249 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What I find to be interesting within those extreme movements when it comes to the "ideal" man and woman is that it often comes with this notion of "there's only this one way to embody masculinity and/or femininity", while in my personal experience and observation there are quite unique natural balances to be found within the individual.
    I don't mean the gender distortion and denial ideologies which often seem to be born in trauma loops and self-repression.
    Though in my observation there are men who in their essence are more naturally receptive and women who in their essence are more so emanating yang energy, which doesnt make them less of a man or a woman either.
    I feel it often cultivates a lot of internal tension and stress and ultimately an acidic environment when the unique composition of a being is or feels forced to adapt to these quite fixed ideals of what masculinity or femininity is "supposed to be."
    I find it beautiful when we contribute more towards these elements within us going into cooperation, instead of feeding the split,
    though in order to do that I feel it can be helpful to stop holding one another in these frames of what is "ideal" or "how a man and woman has to be,"
    otherwise there's no truthful meeting in the key and only battles of molding one another so to say.
    I'm thankful for your videos, as they help me with integration and I feel them to be quite empowering.❤
    On a more personal note, as a man, I find it interesting that in my case I often relate more so to themes that adress the feminine,
    when it comes to relationships in the past I often attracted more so emotionally unavailable women who had a hard time opening up and talking about their feelings and were quite disconnected from their bodies, they also embodied some masculine traits that I had abandoned/never learned to integrate myself I would say.
    What is your observation when it comes to this theme playing out for men?
    In relation to what I talked about before I wonder if all this "having to become more like this or that" can sometimes even be in the way of just embodying our nature and the unique energy composition we are in within this human form?
    When I tap into the moments of feeling the most "whole", then there hasn't been any judgments of "too masculine" or "too feminine", neither within myself nor in my surroundings and more so an acceptance of the present nature.
    I'd be curious about your perception regarding this.
    Thank you for what you're doing, very inspiring!

  • @Saoussennelina
    @Saoussennelina ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful video ✨

  • @soniaserravalli6025
    @soniaserravalli6025 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very well done, thank you Jordan! Greetings from Italy

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Greetings from UK! Thanks for taking the time to comment 🌲

  • @bobwallace7487
    @bobwallace7487 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gratitude Jordan. 🙏🙏🙏

  • @steveconn
    @steveconn ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good thoughtful advice in an unstructured age. Thank you.

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว

      Love this - exactly what I aim for. Thanks, Steve.

  • @CraigerIAm
    @CraigerIAm 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing video. Thank you 🙏

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are so welcome, cheers!

  • @stickylolly
    @stickylolly ปีที่แล้ว

    Very intelligent man... I'm going to have to watch this again... My ears are dancing with this new information for them, my mind wants to pretend I didn't hear you and my soul is saying this is good information for you.... I'm not as far on in my recovery/awakening as I thought infact back to the drawing board... I'll be back 😊 thank you

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว

      Great to connect with useful information and appreciate your humility here - wonderful trait and wishing you well.

  • @asmahanozil6929
    @asmahanozil6929 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Found you today, new subscriber and thank you for explaining it this wonderfully

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Truly my pleasure - welcome!

  • @nastja3294
    @nastja3294 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I would appreciate it if you talked more about this topic and especially about the animus.
    Sometimes I feel so lost in this world and I would love to have a strong, masculine, deep man. I want to devote myself to a man like this. Meanwhile I am becoming the most masculine man I know. I have such an intense longing to be able to fully embody my feminine side.
    Grateful for your insightful and kind videos, thank you for your work.

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have a recent video from a few weeks ago going back into both of these topics - anima and animus exclusives, check them out!

  • @kandondooley89
    @kandondooley89 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I always love the videos here. As illuminating as this was, it has me wondering as a member of the LGBT(the G part), should I be developing my masculine or feminine? Guess some self reflection is needed. Any opinions?

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Having worked with both gay men and gay women, there is a lot for me to share on this. I think this deserves a full video, so I'll film something and release it within a month.
      In the meantime, I can't speak to your personal energetics in a public comment but the general trend is that sexual preference doesn't outweigh the biological imperative of choosing to centre in our 'native energy' (feminine woman and masculine man) - there is an incredible degree of nuance, and we should all be aiming to integrate both sets of energies in appropriate balance but I'll need 20-30 minutes to unpack this!

    • @kandondooley89
      @kandondooley89 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jordanthornton thanks, Jordan. Ur a 💎

    • @incanthatus8182
      @incanthatus8182 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jordanthornton Whee, excited for that!

    • @snek3201
      @snek3201 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jordanthornton YESSS please do a video relating to queer people in any way im so desperate for this type of info 😭🙏🙏🙏

    • @pluviophile5996
      @pluviophile5996 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jordanthornton Is there any video you made yet? I'm very interested in this.... Will wait for it if it hasn't posted or made yet. Thank you for your work Jordan!! ❤

  • @venusian.academy
    @venusian.academy ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video. It’s more difficult to find videos on Animus integration than Anima so thank you for this exploration on the feminine psyche as well.

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appreciate your appreciation - I conveniently released some new videos on Anima / Animus integration two weeks ago which you'll likely enjoy, especially the Animus Integration one... which I've likewise noticed seems to be underrepresented, tragic hahah

    • @venusian.academy
      @venusian.academy ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jordanthornton already watched them! Excellent explorations 🫶🏼 looking forward to learning more.

  • @keystomyheart7623
    @keystomyheart7623 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    🦋

  • @TheMayatz
    @TheMayatz 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I really love your videos, and even though you said you didn't cover all the topics, which I appereciate as a watcher, still the things you didn't mention which are important about us women, are the intelligence and sharpness we share, and also the emotional intelligence we have. Sharpness is not a masculine trait, it's a human trait, that both men and women have. So does intelligence, even if feminine intelligence is expressed differently, maybe as a softer, more yielding one, like water. A lot of women don't go to the more nurturing job position, because it's not their passion, but ARE more nurturing in their approach, their relationships and their romantic relationship, maybe even unintentionally. And perhaps it's expressed through their motherhood.

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Well said! 🌲

    • @TheMayatz
      @TheMayatz 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jordanthornton Appreciate it 🙃

  • @CrystleSky
    @CrystleSky ปีที่แล้ว

    Your very interesting and have a calm and sweet voice Love from another growing TH-camr 🌺🌼

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! Wishing you well!

  • @vinpalaka1
    @vinpalaka1 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love revelation you make which is the person are seeking in the opposite sex is ideally what you need to work on in yourself. Regarding the emotionally turbulent woman, there will be phases in life where challenges can make people moody, but isn't that part of life and natural? As a partner, yes it can take some energy and time from you as you help, but isn't showing up during the ups and "downs' also important? Maybe the other learning here could be, how do you maintain your energy levels around people regardless of who they are.

  • @blueelisa17
    @blueelisa17 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your voice!

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cheers, happy to teach!

  • @Neoo--1401
    @Neoo--1401 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We NEED more videos on this specific topic

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      There will be many ahead! I’ve also released three videos in a row on romantic relationships and love in my Inner Work Essentials series - look for the episode ‘The Inflamed Libido’ and watch the next two after that!
      Series link is in the description of this video!

    • @Neoo--1401
      @Neoo--1401 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jordanthornton thank you so much for this amazing content, it is indeed very helpful and enlightening

  • @hsiao_jhih_ni
    @hsiao_jhih_ni ปีที่แล้ว +1

    like it, thank you 🙂

  • @emixtravel
    @emixtravel ปีที่แล้ว

    I know this is a serious subject but man I need to tell you. Your eyes are absolutely spectacular. 🤩

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wishing you well, hope the video helped.

  • @maismadi6189
    @maismadi6189 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If the consciousness get higher the old programs automatically get erased this is what i have noticed but i still have serious inner work when it comes to relationships I’m an avoidant mixed with an anxious vibes😞

  • @Bryonii
    @Bryonii ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wonderful teachings, thank you! “My church offers no absolutes” 🙏

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Love this - always working in the middle ground and finding resolution!

  • @RenanL.S.
    @RenanL.S. ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, your exercises are really interesting.
    My Anima was the character I found the most during active imagination. She had skin and hair white as snow, purple vivid eyes, a very delicate and angelically beautiful appearance, and a mail armor with a valkyrie like helmet.
    She appeared, at the first time, at a snowy place in the middle of the night below the moon. And we would always talk about our Dreams when we met... We both have Dreams, true grear goals that are as valuable as out lifes, and we both chase it with all the strenght of our wills, but our take on that is a little different. Her take is more emotional, her emotional connection with her Dream is ever bigger than mine, and this can bring an even stronger sentiment of hope, but, at the same time, can turn into obsession more easly.
    Those active imaginations were always deeply interesting.

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for sharing this vivid description! I'm wishing you the best in your continued psychological explorations and steps ahead.

  • @riabronte3599
    @riabronte3599 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved this. May we unite the Edward Cullens and Jacob Black in all of us. Here's a little poem of mine that this video vaguely reminded me of-
    "Officially A Fucking Tree Hugger :)"
    I'm in withdrawal
    from being close
    To your body
    -The healing effect
    Of a calm earthen presence
    Still.
    Strong.
    Stable.
    I find a hiding place in the park
    And bury myself in the roots, crying
    Aching for you
    Aching for the tree
    to hold me back
    Purging this pain
    into the silence
    Tears hot against my face
    Ear pressed against the trunk
    Listening
    Closely
    Yearning so much for it.
    Softening.
    Soundless.
    Safety.

  • @mahdielzein85
    @mahdielzein85 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    “Integration is the liberation from compulsion”
    Wow

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Fingers crossed, yes!

  • @amandaschneikart3711
    @amandaschneikart3711 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good information. Well done. Thank you. ✨

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You are so welcome! Amanda, thank you - hope this helped.

    • @amandaschneikart3711
      @amandaschneikart3711 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jordanthornton it really reinforced some and brought some things together in my mind about reasons I may "typically" do things (but am moving away from! 🙂)

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@amandaschneikart3711 Finding new perspectives and dissolving old patterns is key, thank you for sharing!

    • @amandaschneikart3711
      @amandaschneikart3711 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jordanthornton I also want to share a specific observation of exactly how much you are helping people.
      Just these last several weeks or months of stumbling on your videos, and in the course of me commenting and you responding, I noticed it made me feel very seen (and I added it to my "list" lol). I noticed you do this for everyone who comments, all total strangers but you devote several moments of mindfulness and caring to each one. This is how I was when I was a nurse and everyone told me I shouldn't because it took too much time and would burn me out (which it did but in combination with many other dynamics) but I'm ok with that because I did it my way, with my whole heart. And that's what I see you doing and it's nice because I can tell you also try to give yourself the support this work requires. So that's the larger arc of the ripple effect I see, and on a more personal note feeling seen (and other work I've been doing on myself) made me finally start acting a little differently and nearly every male in my life has been responding differently to that in turn.
      So there's a whole ramble rather than just a general thank you. 😂

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@amandaschneikart3711 I screenshotted your message and saved it. Thank you. Will keep doing my best, Amanda.

  • @dailynotes2845
    @dailynotes2845 ปีที่แล้ว

    Listening to your videos while playing Dying Light, pretty fun .

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว

      Interesting vibe - hope you enjoyed!

  • @debbietimm9397
    @debbietimm9397 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this, really eye opening material. I would like to elaborate on a few things but alas I feel I don’t to put it out there so to speak Not a canvas I wish to share!

  • @ARCollaborativesCoaching
    @ARCollaborativesCoaching ปีที่แล้ว +5

    ☯Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it 'fate'" - Jung
    "Until we make that unconscious territory truly illuminated, we will fall into the same patterns, over and over and over, again." - Thornton
    I live by this notion. Well put Jordan. Thank you for your service, it is immeasurably invaluable. 🕊

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Appreciate you taking the time to quote here, wishing you my absolute best with your integration work 🌲

  • @wendilayne6039
    @wendilayne6039 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Light bulb! Thank you!!!!

  • @ghouling1111
    @ghouling1111 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When you started listing quality's a person is looking for in a partner, my first thoughts were someone I can be goofy, relaxed, play with, but also someone that can hold space for my big emotions and stay when I'm not perfect (abandonmentis my biggest truama), Someone consistent and holds their word.
    So if i understand correctly, those are the parts of me I need to imbrace? Fully allow myself to be goofy, playful and hold space for my deep emotions?
    Stay with myself through my mistakes (stop self abandonment)
    And start seeing where I'm being inconsistent in my own life and not keeping my word with myself?
    And through this it will help me incorporate my masculine and feminine energy?

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You’ve got this - I also see all these traits as an expression of wanting safety & comfort. It’s being with someone who you would feel truly safe to ‘be yourself with’ - so yes, goofy and fun but also the work of feeling safe inside your own body. All will help, and I wish you the absolute best.

  • @amy-lyne
    @amy-lyne ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome video! Thanks for making this information relevant and practical. I tried reading some of Carl Jung's work on Anima/Animus some months ago and found it convoluted. I think you captured the essentials well without being overly reductionist.
    How do you prepare your videos? Do you script ideas first? Or does it flow naturally. I tried doing a video this week but I had too many interruptions to my flow. I ended up deleting it

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I likewise come to the same conclusions about ‘most people’ not needing to read Jung to do significant Jungian therapy - which is almost taboo.
      In terms of video planning, I tend to spend my first 2-3 hours working on purely the title and thumbnail combination which involves reducing my knowledge base to its essence - condensing process. I’ll then typically script the first two sentences to make a powerful hook and have bullet points for the rest of the video which I read once before flowing into whatever arises - sometimes have a quote to share after reviewing a relevant book!
      Main process is the title & thumbnail and the attempted reduction into 20 minutes of digestible theory hahah
      Lots of walking & thinking on issues too - usually walk on a video at least once for 30-60 mins and let momentum carry the thought!
      Love this question, Amy 🌲

    • @amy-lyne
      @amy-lyne ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jordanthornton thank you. I felt like a geyser for my last video hahaha it was waaaay too much information. I was working off a simple bullet point list but it felt like i was opening floodgates. I forget how much reading I've done on these subjects. I will probably spend some time distilling the essentials and do some more effective planning on topics.
      I like that you spend 2 to 3 hours on your title and thumbnail because that's probably the place where you're required to be the most compact and grab your audience. It's the little things that add up the most

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@amy-lyne I also attempt to never speak for more than 3 minutes in ‘theory mode’ without giving an example or a metaphor or a visual for somebody to relate to.... kind of like a spiralling back and reinforcement of what’s been said (prevents the endless run on monologue mode hahah!)

    • @amy-lyne
      @amy-lyne ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jordanthornton yeah the flow of your videos is 👏. You have good energy too. I have some blocks to work through. Rewriting this weekend

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@amy-lyne Look steadily and directly through the lens, not at the lens. Anchors full presence after a minute or so 🤫

  • @desireedelilah1444
    @desireedelilah1444 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That's interesting!! The point about our attraction. I've always been attracted to the "nice", nerdy, loner type. But was mostly groomed and abused by pseudo-nice guys and covert narcs. Lol like my mother. And because of women like her, I've struggled with my own femininity and trusting it. Outward looking in noone would tell, but my sense of "letting go", receiving, rest, etc. has been work. Strange thing is, my dad was a powerlifter but sooo not the dude-bro type. More-so charming, gentle, child-like soul who wanted to be a girl dad😂. Just fell for the wrong human, who so happened to birth me. I notice I really Love these kinds of guys. I just had to discern the real from the fake.

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm sorry to hear about some of these challenges, but it sounds like you've learned a lot on your journey so far - hopefully finding more inner and outer serenity these days too?

    • @desireedelilah1444
      @desireedelilah1444 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jordanthornton Its definitely been a process, but what I've uncovered has been so amazing. I'm a transformational coach as well, for me the biggest part has been decolonizing a lot of the beliefs around masculine and feminine energies, what it has meant in my community and finding what it means for me by referencing my connection to Spirit. I'm grateful to have broken free from the unhealthy relationship dynamics tremendously (3 years of abstinence and purging). Now I'm just practicing letting go more in life overall. ♥ Thank you for your content!

  • @damanodrama
    @damanodrama ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My question: Rising the quality of my consciousness is slowly helping my healing and understanding, however, I found myself unable to function well on a surface level with people. It feels like I can xRay them and find myself unwilling to interact because I can sense them as troublesome. I live by misunderstood & disconnected from the common daily realities. I also struggle to keep myself together. like the “Can't Help Myself” by Sun Yuan & Peng Yu hydraulic machine. How to prevent Nihilism and enjoy simple routine daily interactions if no joy is nowhere to be found. can a human live as a lone wolf forever?

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Flor, this is a remarkable question and I would love to explore this on a video! Will do my best to cover this within a month (got a queue currently lol)
      In the meantime, I would like to re-direct you to my video on 'How to Be Normal' where I cover this topic of normality and socialisation during consciousness raising which should be useful for you - almost an answer to this question, but not exactly.
      Hope this helps, and looking forward to answering this deeper.

    • @chloeistre
      @chloeistre ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Flor! I can relate to what you're saying about feeling like you don't want to interact with people while you're healing. I'm coming out of this phase, and it's like I worried about them interfering with my energy and thoughts or something. Kind of a feeling of being unbalanced in social interactions. I turned full-on hermit for awhile, but now it feels like emerging and talking to others has gotten easier. Maybe your unconscious self just wants all of your attention right now. 🙂

    • @damanodrama
      @damanodrama ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@chloeistre I enjoy myself alone but I do not enjoy myself with others.
      I appreciate your answer.
      During this initial stage you mention here, did you also feel like coming undone?
      The example.of the hydraulic machine in my comment is how it feels sometimes. Trying desperately not to disperse into nothingness.

    • @damanodrama
      @damanodrama ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jordanthornton Thank you. I am going through your entire channel. It is fascinating to someone like me. 🌷

    • @chloeistre
      @chloeistre ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@damanodrama Yes, I still feel a little "dismantled" but much less so. It's like I was broken down to almost nothing as a person, scoured within. But then I slowly came back together in a more stable way.
      Being around other people used to give me a sense of becoming them or becoming what they wanted to see. Now it's like I stay "me" and grounded no matter what happens in the interaction.
      I hope this explanation helps, it's sort of hard to articulate.
      I also found Jordan's video "How to Expertly Rewire Your Traumatised Mind" helpful with "pulling myself together," if that makes sense.
      Hang in there! I hope it gets better for you soon. 💖

  • @swathi5773
    @swathi5773 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What are the ideal traits of your partner expected:
    Women’s perspective:
    Mission driven
    Strong
    Decisive
    Speaks the truth
    Family man/father
    Clear minded Perception
    Other superficial features - finance, athletic
    Men’s perspective:
    Softness
    Care taking
    Nurturing with Delightfulness
    Sexiness
    Fluidity/flow
    Motherhood-feminine mystery
    Shadow traits/ dark shadow traits.
    Confronting:Which toxic trait you are attracted?
    Women’s perspective:
    Cold mechanistic man/ruthless/calculating-disgusting/repulsive but get bonded as somehow confused to believe security.
    Men’s perspective:
    Emotionally turbulent - moody, chaotic- captivating, mysterious.

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Appreciate you taking part! If you enjoyed the exercise then consider checking out my shadow work playlist - got 15 videos in there and even more videos like this, you'll love it.

  • @theone6311
    @theone6311 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @Jordan Thornton thank you so much for answering my question. This is so far the best explanation of the Anima/Animus within, especially 07:48 was my aha moment. A lifelong search for the ideal partner, repetitive disappointments of 'different person-same object', projecting animus to the new person we seem to be so infatuated in the early stages, finally turning inwards and finding the holy grail within. This is the point I am currently in which comes with isolation and awareness of the dark side I want to work on and integrate. Amazing insight, much appreciated! Follow up question if you have the time: I feel like I am quite feminine when it comes to appearance but very masculine in competitiveness, knowledge, success, where to start to have a less rigid and more fluid state, mind and attitute?

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great to see you comment on this video, have been anticipating you! Pleased to have provided something valuable here, although I don't think I'll be able to answer your follow up I'm afraid.
      To provide some guidance in a comment, it's about appropriate context. Competitive in terms of sport and healthy self-competition to create better art, for example, are wonderful. Competitive against a romantic partner or friend is more of an immature masculine trait. Simplifying a complex topic here, but my invitation is to find appropriate context and challenge potential areas of immature expression to find that balance for your unique blend. Hope this helps!

    • @theone6311
      @theone6311 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jordanthornton thank you!

  • @dailynotes2845
    @dailynotes2845 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Title: Anima and Animus...
    Brain: Anime and Animoos

  • @mp3westrand722
    @mp3westrand722 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    BRO, just listing all feminine traits puts me back in my masculine

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wildcard experience, happy to know and hope you enjoy this space.

    • @mp3westrand722
      @mp3westrand722 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jordanthornton Thanks bro,may God bless you abundantly

  • @souperheromc
    @souperheromc หลายเดือนก่อน

    I liked when u talked about the guys being seduced by pornography, led astray, your energy leaking out to something that isn’t real

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yes, it's a major problem. I wish you well in this new month.

  • @adria1194
    @adria1194 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    im not in the fith dimension anymore and i dont know why i suddenly cant feel anything anymore

  • @RenanL.S.
    @RenanL.S. ปีที่แล้ว

    I have seen many times the Anima/Animus being defined as our connection to meaning an to our unconscious. But I have, many times as well, seen your definition of the ideal feminine (or some similar one).
    This topic has been higly confusing for me because of that. I have already seen my Anima in active imagination, I know how she is and how she behaves, but I don't know how to interpret her place on my psique because I don't know what Anima is, I just know how my Anima behaves and how she is. And the fact that Jung gave to us a very good definition of each part of the psique BUT the Anima doesn't help, I read and read and doesn't matter how much I read I just get more confused about this topic... And whenever I think I have reached some conclusion another information appears to confuse me again.
    Can you help me with that? I wanted to dive deeper into this area, but I don't know how to do it properly.

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Read some feminine psychology, it will help - I understand exactly what you're experiencing here. I recommend looking into the work of Marion Woodman - especially 'The Pregnant Virgin' and 'The Ravaged Bridegroom'.

  • @adria1194
    @adria1194 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    is it possible that i my soul made me forget things (trauma activating moments) to save myself?

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว

      Possible, it’s a common experience. I suggest reading the book ‘Trauma and The Soul’ by Donald Kalsched - it covers this exact topic, I also have videos on dissociation and repression which might help you. Check them out, and good luck.

  • @JocelynFT
    @JocelynFT หลายเดือนก่อน

    Everytime I find myself unhappy or unbalanced I look inward and try to make sure that I am being good to myself as well as being honest with myself. I care so deeply to be self aware and as good to others as I want I hope to be treated. The more I do this however, I feel like I may be with the wrong partner. We have a blended family and we’ve been through so much together however there has been many times where I don’t like how I feel about myself when I’m with him. Sometimes he can be my favorite person, and other times he makes me feel horrible about myself. I keep looking inward to see if there’s something I should do but I feel like I’m quite balanced and whole when he’s not around. Am I missing something? Or is more of a relationship issue?

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm sorry to hear the challenges you've been facing, and although I can't do much to answer your question in detail here, I really do wish you the best with your next steps this summer. I hope that some of the recommended reading on the relationship / romance themed videos from back in February help. Got three of them there.

  • @Robertochka
    @Robertochka ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you please clarify your final statement about the two halves coming together? Are you intending that we are halves and only become whole when we come together with a partner? I hope to have misunderstood this

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not exactly. Humanity requires both men and women to work in partnership - this means more than the literal romantic sense, although the vast majority of people will be at their healthiest when they are pair-bonded with someone of the opposite sex (can also be deep friendship) 🌲

    • @emgunnie6210
      @emgunnie6210 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jordanthornton How does this apply to lesbian and gay relationships? Does having both masculinity and femininity integrated into both parties suffice to be, as you say, at their healthiest, or would it still be more beneficial to also have a deep friendship with someone of the opposite sex?

    • @CarmenNevada
      @CarmenNevada 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@emgunnie6210 Don't wanna be speaking for Jordan here but I'm pretty sure having integrated your masculine and feminine in a healthy degree manifests in having friendships/relationships with the opposite sex naturally. Most gay men have a close friendship with at least one woman, could even be their mother, and lesbians love their male (most of the times gay) friends. It's just that they don't go for it in a romantic sense, but lesbians and gays are still pair bonded with someone of the opposite sex within their close friendships. It could even be a therapist, life coach, personal trainer, mentor etc. type of bond that is transaction based but still brings the feminine and the masculine together in some way. All hell just breaks loose when men and women completely eradicate the opposite sex from their lives, I think that's what Jordan means anyways.

  • @jennamarsey3247
    @jennamarsey3247 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really wonder how we could apply the anima and the animus to Trans people? I think it gets much more complicated and intertwined with straight up identifying with the opposite divine energy besides just having that duality within like cis people.. Definitely feel like that is a topic worth doing deeper research in that could unlock more within Jungian psychology.

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Will potentially cover this topic in the future - thanks for the question! 🌲

    • @CarmenNevada
      @CarmenNevada 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@jordanthornton I was wondering if you ever ended up covering this topic? If not I'm really interested in your views on sexual orientation and gender identity in the context of depth psychology while touching on the anima/animus as well.

  • @rlanetta9767
    @rlanetta9767 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is your opinion on the whole virtual reality based therapy that includes ghost touch phenomenon using a third party romantic partner that had been romanticized more less through imagination though has kinetic gifts that if an individual unknowing gave access through trust and by a triangulation method of a narcissist intending to keep the the individual vibrating low level and by manipulating their spiritual growth by intercepting spiritual discernment from active true divine beings?

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have no idea what you’re asking here, sorry 🌲

    • @rlanetta9767
      @rlanetta9767 ปีที่แล้ว

      Please forgive me, but I kinda already had that feeling you would not.
      With all that is out there it is best to question authenticity and sincerity.
      I viewed a few videos and happen to read your one on one requirements on this stream as a matter of fact. I respect your honesty especially with the sizable fee. Is it a coincidence that you do a video on the dangers of unrealistic list of an ideal partner and in comparison to your ideal student are quite one in the same and maybe why you have been unsuccessful?
      Here I come at you with phenomena to work with and not at all intrigued. Btw, if your ideal perfect compatable student existed would she need your help or be viewing these videos? Would there exist such a person to pay that fee?

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@rlanetta9767 Appreciate your question, and understand your direction. I find that clear standards work well for 1-1 considerations in a mutual four-month experience.
      I have the repeated pleasure to work with many people who meet my 'ideal standards' - which are high, but not unattainable. Ideal clients are hard to find, and I'm pleased to be at the stage in my practice where I choose to be more selective so I can show up at my peak and serve at my best - clients make themselves known from across the world. It's rewarding and connective.
      Wishing you well in your journey, wherever you want to take it.

    • @rlanetta9767
      @rlanetta9767 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wishing you well,as well.

  • @HH-1111
    @HH-1111 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ❤ 🌲

  • @inwonderland9842
    @inwonderland9842 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    🌲

  • @incanthatus8182
    @incanthatus8182 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It's kinda funny 🤔 we definitely had a lot more toxic masculinity before accepting more that we feel mostly male 😅
    We couldn't dance, wear colorful clothes, had a very hard time showing emotions or being caring towards other people.
    Now that we've been socially transitioning for a while and our friends all call us he/ Max, we've felt a lot more comfortable with our own softer aspects.
    What we're attracted to: Sadism and dominance paired with high intelligence, basically dad 😂

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great that you’re understanding your patterns as you continue to do this work - keep going 🌲

    • @incanthatus8182
      @incanthatus8182 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jordanthornton Always 😄

  • @zuzana7068
    @zuzana7068 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, your voice is so pleasant to hear. And you are handsome to look at :-)

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hope the message itself was valuable too 🌲

    • @zuzana7068
      @zuzana7068 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jordanthornton of course, I’m binge watching your videos😀

  • @dreamsequence9717
    @dreamsequence9717 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is normal for it to be reversed regardless of sex? Im a man, but the way you explained this sounds the opposite. I've been the emotionally turbulent/unpredictable one, and in terms of the toxic women I feel attracted to, it has always been the emotionally unavailable ones who are out of touch with their emotions. Cultivating my masculine side has been a godsend in my emotional maturity and stability, but it just gets me wondering, is what was unconscious my Animus? It confuses my when it comes to this topic, I've always more consciously resonated with the characteristics of the Anima, I've always seemed extroverted women who can be my sort of "container" per say, but that's always attributed to women. Could I simply say that I still have an unconscious Anima, but it's sort of like a "masculine" Anima, since those are the kind of traits I find ideal in a women?

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Only now seeing your question, but I've screenshotted this and will try to cover this topic in the future, thank you. Well worded and will do my best to make a full video.

  • @carlorizzo827
    @carlorizzo827 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW U really R Mr Synthesis, so grateful. My gender dysphoria dysmorphia is outa the box. If you recognize "soul murder"(Shengold) yep my inner boy was killed, my pronoun is "it". Tho i eventually emerged bi, issues in all the roles, all the genders. My nuclear females were violent, the dark shadow fem was umm oh nevrr mind🤣

  • @silvia8482
    @silvia8482 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You're so beautiful and intelligent.

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hope you enjoy the conversations here, wishing you well 🌲

  • @KP-qk6ld
    @KP-qk6ld 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video, but that aside you look like a young Stephen Dillane. 😊

  • @Myatheroses
    @Myatheroses ปีที่แล้ว

    when do you finally feel like you're not in hell anymore

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      When you’ve started to heal and keep healing, wishing you well Ramya 🌲

  • @onyxmoon4843
    @onyxmoon4843 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hahaha your language is enjoyable.

  • @DoctorZ999
    @DoctorZ999 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🤍

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for the generosity here - will put this towards the next book, cheers!

  • @AnaruBickford
    @AnaruBickford ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you a Fremen?

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't know what this is, unfortunately.

    • @AnaruBickford
      @AnaruBickford ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jordanthornton
      They are the indigenous people of Arrakis in Frank Herbert's novel, DUNE. They have particularly blue eyes.

  • @majorosedit1257
    @majorosedit1257 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    OMG that's very sick..I don't have any of thoose dark side inside of me...any..thank God🙏❤️

  • @verafides9
    @verafides9 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This should be taught instead of that woke shit

  • @omarwilliams1948
    @omarwilliams1948 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I BELIEVE WOMEN DONT HAVE ANIMUS

    • @jordanthornton
      @jordanthornton  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      WHAT DO THEY HAVE THEN?

    • @omarwilliams1948
      @omarwilliams1948 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jordanthornton I BELIEVE THAT THE ANIMA AND ANIMUS ARE DENOTED BY 2 LETTERS IN MAN: X,Y AND SHE DOESN'T HAVE IT ONLY MAN.

    • @omarwilliams1948
      @omarwilliams1948 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jordanthornton EVE WAS ADAM'S ANIMA MADE MANIFEST IN FLESH. ADAM WAS PUT TO SLEEP IN EDEN WHICH IS THE UNCONSCIOUS DISCONNECT BETWEEN THE SEXES