“Somewhere there was once a Flower, a Stone, a Crystal, a Queen, a King, a Palace, a Lover and his Beloved, and this was long ago, on an Island somewhere in the ocean 5,000 years ago. . . . Such is Love, the Mystic Flower of the Soul. This is the Center, the Self.”
What this quote means
This passage evokes the timeless and mythical dimension of love, which transcends eras and civilizations. Jung reminds us that love is not a fleeting emotion but an archetypal force, a mystic flower blooming at the core of the soul. It is the center, the Self—the very essence of our being. This vision invites us to see love as a sacred connection with the universe, a quest for meaning that gives life its depth.
How to apply it daily
Reflect on a moment of love that felt eternal, and recognize it as a manifestation of your inner center. Let this perspective transform how you view ordinary relationships.
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