[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fF_hN4r9uNS_fDi5gzWgL5Z9UAKxIipe8vvzaIGa7jZQ":3,"$fD5ehQ2JQ7G7urHqKzxHNKqcTa4Rl4wDmrWy_MHVjCyc":19},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},77967,"Adolf Guggenbühl-Craig","A",6,null,"adolf-guggenbuhl-craig",[12,15],{"tag_id":13,"tag_name":14,"tag_count":8},95,"marriage",{"tag_id":16,"tag_name":17,"tag_count":18},2910,"salvation",5,{"quotes":20,"pagination":133},[21,43,61,74,92,115],{"id":22,"quote_text":23,"author_id":5,"source_id":24,"has_image":25,"author":26,"source":27,"quote_tag":28,"commentary":42},671013,"The marriage of Zeus and Hera can hardly be reframed into a \"happy one\" and yet Hera is the Goddess of marriage. Hera and Zeus could be described as quarrelsome predecessors of the Holy Family. For the Greeks they symbolized marriage par excellence.",2,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[29,32,37],{"id":30,"tag":31},3383625,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":33,"tag":34},3383626,{"id":35,"tag_name":36},8044,"zeus",{"id":38,"tag":39},3383624,{"id":40,"tag_name":41},29213,"hera","**The Backstory**\n\nThis quote is attributed to Adolf Guggenbühl-Craig, a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst known for his work on the human condition. Written likely in the mid-20th century, this passage reflects Guggenbühl-Craig's interest in exploring the complexities of human relationships through mythological archetypes.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nWhat lies beneath this seemingly innocuous statement is a profound observation about the nature of marriage and partnership. By juxtaposing the tumultuous relationship between Zeus and Hera with their revered status as symbols of marriage, Guggenbühl-Craig reveals that even the most idealized unions can be marked by conflict and tension.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nIn today's pursuit of healthy relationships, we can learn from this paradoxical perspective. Rather than idealizing partnership as a solely harmonious state, we should acknowledge and work through the inevitable conflicts that arise, embracing them as opportunities for growth and deepening intimacy.",{"id":44,"quote_text":45,"author_id":5,"source_id":24,"has_image":25,"author":46,"source":47,"quote_tag":48,"commentary":60},555135,"For those who are gifted for the soteriological pathway of marriage, it, like every such pathway, naturally offers not only trouble, work, and suffering but the deepest kind of existential satisfaction. Dante did not get to Paradiso without going through the Inferno. And so also there seldom exist \"happy marriages\".",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[49,52,55],{"id":50,"tag":51},3003916,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":53,"tag":54},3003917,{"id":16,"tag_name":17},{"id":56,"tag":57},3003915,{"id":58,"tag_name":59},43961,"happy-marriage","**The Backstory**\nAdolf Guggenbühl-Craig, a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, wrote these words in his book \"Power in Society\" (1971). At the time, he was grappling with the complexities of human relationships and the nature of existential satisfaction. His work was influenced by the existentialist philosophy of the 20th century, which emphasized individual freedom and responsibility.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nGuggenbühl-Craig's statement reveals a paradoxical truth: that the deepest kind of fulfillment often arises from facing challenges and difficulties, rather than avoiding them. He suggests that the \"trouble, work, and suffering\" inherent in marriage (or any significant life path) are not obstacles to happiness, but rather necessary components for achieving it.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider embracing the \"Inferno\" phase of your personal or professional journey. Instead of trying to avoid difficulties, use them as opportunities for growth and self-discovery, recognizing that the transformative struggles will ultimately lead you to a deeper sense of existential satisfaction.",{"id":62,"quote_text":63,"author_id":5,"source_id":24,"has_image":25,"author":64,"source":65,"quote_tag":66,"commentary":73},555133,"A marriage only works if one opens to exactly that which one would never ask for otherwise. Only through rubbing oneself sore and losing oneself is one able to learn about oneself, God, and the world. Like every soteriological pathway, that of marriage is hard and painful.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[67,70],{"id":68,"tag":69},3003910,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":71,"tag":72},3003911,{"id":16,"tag_name":17},"**The Backstory**\n\nThis poignant quote is from the writings of Adolf Guggenbühl-Craig, a Swiss psychiatrist and philosopher known for his work on the human condition and personal growth. As a contemporary of Carl Jung, Guggenbühl-Craig's thoughts were shaped by the tumultuous early 20th century, marked by World War I and the subsequent rise of existentialism. In this context, he reflected on the complexities of human relationships, particularly marriage.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nWhat lies beneath this seemingly straightforward statement is a profound paradox: Guggenbühl-Craig suggests that true personal growth and understanding can only arise from embracing the very aspects of ourselves we would normally avoid or suppress. This means acknowledging and accepting our vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and even our \"sore spots,\" rather than trying to shield ourselves from them.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, modern professionals and creatives can benefit from adopting a similar openness in their personal and professional relationships. By embracing the difficult conversations, conflicts, and challenges that arise in these interactions, we can gain valuable insights into our own strengths, weaknesses, and motivations – ultimately leading to greater self-awareness, empathy, and growth.",{"id":75,"quote_text":76,"author_id":5,"source_id":24,"has_image":25,"author":77,"source":78,"quote_tag":79,"commentary":91},555131,"The indigenous peoples of the great tourist spots seem to lose their souls. All cultural, religious, and political efforts and ideals are crippled since the culture is engaged only in luring ever more tourists. It is not the contact with an essentially foreign population that corrupts the inhabitants of the great foreign resorts. It is the contact with great masses of people who are seeking fir the moment only well-being and not salvation that weakens and devalues the indigenous population.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[80,83,86],{"id":81,"tag":82},3003902,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":84,"tag":85},3003903,{"id":16,"tag_name":17},{"id":87,"tag":88},3003905,{"id":89,"tag_name":90},6731,"well-being","**The Backstory**\nThis quote is likely from one of Adolf Guggenbühl-Craig's writings, possibly from his book \"Power in Society\" or another work that critiques modern society and its impact on individuals and communities. As a psychoanalyst and philosopher, Craig was particularly concerned with the effects of tourism on local cultures and populations, especially during the mid-20th century when mass tourism was becoming increasingly popular.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nAt first glance, Craig's words seem to lament the corrupting influence of tourist culture on indigenous populations. However, upon closer examination, his critique reveals a more nuanced concern: that the real problem lies not in the presence of tourists per se, but rather in their motivation and impact on the host population. Craig is highlighting the paradoxical effect of prioritizing well-being over salvation or spiritual growth, which can lead to a kind of \"soft\" corruption, where local cultures become watered down and lose their depth.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider that you don't have to travel far to encounter a similar dynamic – perhaps in your own community or workplace. When interacting with others who are driven primarily by self-interest or seeking well-being without deeper meaning, be aware of the potential for corrosive influence and strive to cultivate more meaningful connections that promote mutual growth and understanding.",{"id":93,"quote_text":94,"author_id":5,"source_id":24,"has_image":25,"author":95,"source":96,"quote_tag":97,"commentary":114},555127,"For us the question is, has the marriage to do with well-being or with salvation? Is it a soteriological institution or a welfare institution?Is marriage, this opus contra natura a path to individuation or a way to well-being?",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[98,101,104,109],{"id":99,"tag":100},3003890,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":102,"tag":103},3003891,{"id":16,"tag_name":17},{"id":105,"tag":106},3003893,{"id":107,"tag_name":108},8353,"welfare",{"id":110,"tag":111},3003889,{"id":112,"tag_name":113},18844,"individuation","**The Backstory**\nAdolf Guggenbühl-Craig, a Swiss psychoanalyst and philosopher, wrote extensively on the human condition, individuation, and the role of relationships in personal growth. The quote in question likely stems from his later work, where he grappled with the complexities of modern marriage and its effects on individual well-being. During this time, Guggenbühl-Craig was reflecting on the societal pressures that often turned marriage into an institution focused more on societal expectations than on genuine emotional connection.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nGuggenbühl-Craig's question highlights a profound paradox: the tension between seeking salvation (or healing) through relationships and recognizing that these very same relationships can become obstacles to our growth. He suggests that our traditional notion of marriage as a path to well-being might actually be an impediment to individuation, implying that true fulfillment lies in embracing our inherent contradictions rather than trying to resolve them through external means.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, recognize that relationships can both nurture and constrain your growth. Instead of seeking salvation or perfection in a partner, approach relationships as opportunities for mutual exploration and self-discovery, acknowledging the complexities and paradoxes that inevitably arise. By embracing these tensions, you can cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself and others, leading to more authentic connections and a greater sense of well-being.",{"id":116,"quote_text":117,"author_id":5,"source_id":24,"has_image":25,"author":118,"source":119,"quote_tag":120,"commentary":132},555112,"Marriage is not comfortable and harmonious. Rather it is a place of individuation where a person rubs up against oneself and against the partner, bumps up against the person in love and in rejection, and in this fashion learns to know oneself, the world, good and evil, the heights and the depths.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[121,126,129],{"id":122,"tag":123},3003832,{"id":124,"tag_name":125},25,"love",{"id":127,"tag":128},3003833,{"id":13,"tag_name":14},{"id":130,"tag":131},3003834,{"id":16,"tag_name":17},"**The Backstory**\n\nAdolf Guggenbühl-Craig, a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, wrote these profound words about marriage during his own tumultuous personal life in the mid-20th century. As he navigated the complexities of human relationships, he began to understand that true growth often stems from confrontation and challenge, rather than comfort or harmony.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nWhat lies beneath Guggenbühl-Craig's assertion is a deep-seated understanding of the individuation process – a concept central to analytical psychology. He suggests that marriage serves as a crucible for self-discovery, where individuals are forced to confront their own flaws, weaknesses, and contradictions in the presence of another person.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nIn applying this mindset today, consider marriage or any long-term relationship not as an end goal, but rather as an opportunity to be pushed beyond one's comfort zone. By embracing the friction and conflict that inevitably arise, you can develop a more nuanced understanding of yourself and your place in the world – much like Guggenbühl-Craig did during his own struggles with love and relationships.",{"currentPage":134,"totalPages":134,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":135},1,10]