Active Imagination in Theory, Practice, and Education. The Unique Legacy of C.G. Jung

The treasury of human thought contains not only theoretical constructions but also numerous practical recommendations — such advice and guidelines for action that can lead to true awe and completely change a person's life. We love to read about those who fearlessly conquer the peaks of mountains or the expanses of distant seas, but we do not always dare to follow these heroic examples. The study of psychology sometimes delves into depths and distances that our ancestors could not even imagine. Carl Gustav Jung invented the method of active imagination and applied it in practice, recording its results in the "Red Book," which became available to readers only in 2009. For the psychological community, this discovery was a real sensation. Professionals caring for the soul experience feelings that are no less contradictory when perceiving the significance of the active imagination method than ordinary readers do. The collection of articles prepared by Chiara Tozzi allows us to see how Jungians in contemporary Italy reacted and how they integrate Jung's methods into their practice.