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In his early period, Lacan worked within the opposition of empty and full speech.
Empty speech is speech situated among the imaginary axis.
For Lacan, subjectivity is founded upon identification with a false image of unity.
The subject perpetuates this imaginary self by choosing relationships which confer upon him or herself the sense of sameness, relations which are in effect 'narcissistic embraces.'
This is because it is far easier to construct oneself on the basis of another, incorporating his or her tastes or desires, rather than confront the lack that resides in each of us.
And because the subject has constructed him or herself on the basis of another, he or she is unable to enjoin in the assumption of desire.
In other words, in constructing our desires on the basis of another we reinforce our alienation from desire.
As Lacan says: 'For in the work he does to reconstruct it for another, he encounters anew the fundamental alienation that made him construct it like another, and that has always destined it to be taken from him by another.'
This is the meaning of Lacan's enigmatic phrase, 'Man's desire is the desire of the Other,' we desire what the Other desires.
Speech is empty therefore to the extent that it is ironically filled by the Other.
As Lee puts it: 'From the subject's own perspective, then, his speech has been in an important sense "empty": it has been emptied of the subject by being filled with his alienating moi [ego] identity.'
In a clinical setting, a subject whose speech is empty will tend to objectify himself in the following ways:
'I think that I'm the kid of person .. ' or alternatively, 'My teacher thinks that I'm ...'
The art of analysis is to break the analysand's imaginary identifications, 'suspending the subject's certainties until their final mirages have been consumed.'
It is not difficult to see how empty speech corresponds to the objective standpoint.
The objective standpoint seeks to ground itself in sure and certain foundation; it relies on a universally accepted standard of rationality, so that given the same premise we can all arrive at the same conclusion, thereby conferring a collective self-same identity and propagating the illusion of the whole.
As Kierkegaard says: 'The objective way is of the opinion that it has the security that the subjective way does not have' because our thoughts are buttressed by a collective Other.
Theology, Psychoanalysis and Trauma
Marcus Pound
When you encounter the gaze of the Other, you meet not a seeing eye but a blind one. The gaze is not clear or penetrating, not filled with knowledge or recognition; it is clouded over and turned back on itself, absorbed in its own enjoyment. The horrible truth … is that the gaze does not see you. … You are on your own; the gaze of the Other is not confirming, it will not validate you.
—Joan Copjec
Inheritance
By Carl Jung
People do not realize just how much they are putting at risk when they do not accept what life presents them with, the questions and tasks that life sets them.
When they resolve to spare themselves the pain and suffering they owe to their nature.
In so doing they refuse to pay life's dues and for this very reason life often leads them astray.
If I have to suffer then let it be from my reality. A neurosis is a much greater curse.
One cannot do more than what one really is.
Suffering was inevitable in any case. But I want to suffer for those things which really belong to me.
A decisive factor for me in choosing this path was the knowledge that if I did not respond fully to my life's purpose and challenges then they would be inherited by my children who would have to bear the burden of my unlived life in addition to their own difficulties.
I am aware of what a heavy burden was passed onto me by my parents.
Such a burden cannot simply be shaken off. You find yourself weighed down with an inheritance that you have to accept and carry around like a snail carrying its house on its back.
You are no longer little children.
Dr. CARL G JUNG
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8th house short notes
This is not my work. I'm pasting notes that I made from other websites: vedicastrologycenter.net, theartofvedicastrology.com, barbarapijan
Turnarounds in life
Deep emotions and turmoil
Detachment from success or materialism
Unearned wealth, legacy, inheritance
Mental anguish, hopelessness, despair
Transformation through difficulties
Hidden side of life
Cavity or flaw
Genitals create life. Genital are also vulnerability
Freedom from influence of other people
Maturity, wisdom, insight
Deceit, lying, treachery, murder, dark parts
Illusions of 7th house are shattered
Remaining childish will be costly
Illusions of partnership wear off
From avoidance, denial and efforts to control our fears to the emotional chaos, mistakes and obsessions we have over them to a measured and realistic exploration that leads to penetratimg wisdom and insight
8th house consequences are painful
Make peace with the way things are
Do not remain immature and childish
The painful realities of life must be made peace with
Realism and maturity
The intense mutual needs of the seventh house interactions awaken our deepest fears, vulnerabilities and stresses of the eighth house. Faced with such fear and vulnerability, makes us question and hesitate before getting involved with others (seventh house). This hesitation forces us to be more careful in battle and more willing to serve rather than win (seventh house)
Those who are inexperienced with the ways of human nature may have shocks when the hidden information of 8th house is discovered
What does it mean to transform?
'Total destruction is the only possible condition for total rebirth' - Barbara Pijan's website
Transformation does not only mean to change the negative parts/habits/traits/qualities of your past. It does not mean to changing the negative things but keeping the positive things like the social connections you used to have, the interests and activities you used to have or the ideologies you lived about. You cannot keep some parts of your past while changing the other parts.
Transformation means to change everything, negative or positive. The positive things do not exist in a vacuum, they are tied to the negative things of your life. So it does not make sense to change the negative things but keep the positive as it is because ultimately you will regress to the negative parts again. In the following diagram, the old you had certain positive and negative qualities, that was your personality. Since it is the old you, you were probably unaware and unconscious of these qualities.
There is the new you (I) which has changed the negative qualities but keeps the positive qualities of the old life. While new you (II) changes both the negative and positive qualities of the old life. The difference in new you (I) and (II) is that the new you (II) is total transformation of your old self, there is little possibility that you will regress to the old negative patterns, behaviours or beliefs.
Changing the positive qualities of the past can be much more difficult than changing the negative ones. The positive qualities are shaped by society, culture, language and of course destiny. So changing the positive qualities which did not pose any harm in the past will be quite difficult, it's like rebuilding yourself from scratch, usually going against the socially dominant behaviours, especially since your families, friends, external identities are pretty much the same as they were before.
What does it mean to change?
I will clarify that by 'change' I do not mean something substantial. I mean to become aware, conscious and intentional about the intentions, motives, thought processes and emotions that drive your behaviour and speech. For example, if you were behaving like a pathological narcissist in your past, the changed version of you will be someone who is aware of their tendencies and patterns, has learned to live by ethics, and learns to use the combination of words that are least violative or behaves in a way that you are aware of your motivations and still try to do it in a decent way.
How to transform completely then?
I don't know. I am figuring out my own personality, but I will give a hint: "To get distant from the things that you used to be close to in the past".
I realise that this is a known thing, but trying to find good animal images really brings home the extent to which many non-human animals are commodified to the point where we seldom even think of them as living beings anymore.
I mean, try typing 'lobster' or 'chicken' into a stock images site and see how far down you actually have to scroll before you find a picture of a sentient animal rather than a corpse. I just wonder about the psychological impact of the ubiquitous objectification of animal bodies, and how that effects our ability to empathise with them.
Not as in work or maintaining formal relationships like have social media or group of friends like i read how humans are social creature and cant survive on their own ?
Socializing:
If you don't like being social, then there would be reasons to explore. Do you feel like you're not yourself when you're with others? Or maybe you feel like you want to know who you are before you socialize? Or maybe socializing makes you feel a lot of emotions and confusions? Or maybe socializing is too stimulating and fast paced for you?
Maybe you can take a man out of society but cannot take out society out of him. Society is very much absorbed by us, like we are sponges and absorb the social norms, language, culture, habits, practices. It makes life predictable.
Maybe without socializing you cannot self introspect because others are like a mirror to you and your reflection in them helps you understand yourself.
Maybe sometimes you'll like socializing and other times hate it. Dr. Carl G Jung once said that "there is no such thing as a pure introvert or extrovert. Such a person would be in the lunatic asylum." Prof Yuval N Harari said that we live in a shared imagination. Humans are the only ones who live a double life, an objective and a subjective life. A shared imagination. And this imagination is shared by many people. That's how we understand language and ideas. If I say "marriage", you can understand what it means because you and I share the social meaning, idea and imagination of marriage.
I cannot answer your question because I don't know the answer. Whatever someone says won't make sense unless the answer comes from inside.
I have similar questions as yours: Why do I want to talk to someone else? Who is it that I'm talking to? Why do I have the urge to tell someone my thoughts? What will I feel after I speak? What kind of reactions do I want from someone? What if that someone reacts differently opposite to my expectations? Etc.
Survival:
I think we cannot survive on our own. It started the moment we were born, someone else was taking care of us. Physical needs are dependent on others.
Think, think, think...
Do do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul.
Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body.
Gospel of Matthew
PLANETS IN THE 8TH HOUSE
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The 8th house represents s€x, taboos, death, resurrection, and other people's possessions.
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Sun in the 8th
creative, able to see the bigger picture, will focus on what others posses and how to administer their resources, may think fate sends them hidden messages, always wanting to make changes to become better.
Moon in the 8th
cannot find their peace romantically, always searching for other partners in bed, emotionally unstable, loves cuddles, may have a strong need to connect with others but difficulty doing so.
Mercury in the 8th
Naturally drawn to deep, intense, and sometimes mysterious topics. Interests in psychology, secrets, or taboo subjects. Understands what's going on beneath the surface, good at uncovering hidden truths. Your conversations often touch on deeper emotions and complex issues.
Venus in the 8th
Deep emotional connections and bonds, finds beauty in the mysteries of life, sharing secrets with partners, transformative love life.
Mars in the 8th
Intensity, transformation, power dynamics, exploring inner depths, facing fears, profound changes. Strong drive for intimacy, desire to conquer changes head on.
Jupiter in the 8th
Growth, expansion, and optimism in areas related to 8th house. Blessings and opportunities through inheritances, investments, or partnerships. Deep interest in philosophy, spirituality, or psychology.
Saturn in the 8th
Serious and disciplined approach to areas like shared resources, intimacy, and transformation. May indicate challenges related to these areas, but can bring wisdom and maturity through facing and overcoming them.
Uranus in the 8th
Unexpected changes/surprises, and a need for freedom in 8th house themes. May indicate unconventional approaches to these areas and a desire for independence especially in finance and deep connections with people.
Neptune in the 8th
Strong imagination, intuition, and sensitivity in 8th house themes. Desire for spiritual connection, idealistic, a need to be aware of potential deception or illusions in matters of joint finance, inheritance, or deep emotional connections.
Pluto in the 8th
Undergoing significant personal growth and transformation through relationships, particularly in intimacy. Strong need for control.
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Dependency may appear to be love because it is a force that causes people to fiercely attach themselves to one another. But in actuality it is not love; it is a form of antilove. It seeks to receive rather than to give. It nourishes infantilism rather than growth. It works to trap and constrict rather than to liberate. Ultimately it destroys rather than builds relationships, and it destroys rather than builds people.
The Road Less Traveled
M. Scott Peck
BRO ARE U DELETING YOUR POST? WHATT THE FUCK
I am not deleting posts. For some reason, the links on my master-post are not working anymore. I have messaged tumblr and they've replied it is a bug and now it's their turn to fix it, let's see what happens next.
do u think some people are cursed to not having their plans and ambitions solely go their way if they didn't became a 24/7 devotee of god. i feel like im one of those people who can't get anything done even through hardwork unless im begging and praying to god for it (even so, it doesn't turn out to be worth it). i feel so jealous of people who could care less about god, they're always the ones more successful and confident. im going insaneeeeee
I'm not sure. But your thoughts remind me of my own past when I used to think that the most religious people were also most successful. As if they were rewarded for their practice and rituals.
If not God, person believes in some other idea or image. I couldn't bring myself to believe in God, but eventually I started believing in psyche and devote myself to studying the psyche.
Hopefully your confusion is a sign you will find your answer someday. Not all those who wander are lost.
Unfulfilled Desires?
One of the biggest lessons I learned as an adult was the reality of unfulfilled desires. It was something that I'd never dreamt as a possibility. I thought that if you feel it deeply and work towards it, your desires will come true. Or just living in the future will make the desire happen. Or feeling it all over your body and your intuition and seeing coincidences is proof that your desires will come true. Unfulfilled desires are like empty buckets, they may be filled someday so the wait keeps perpetuating.
Despite knowing people in external world who lived with unfulfilled desires, unreached potential and unaccomplished goals, I, for some reasons, thought that I was exceptional and different. I do not mean to say that one must live in misery, frustration and depression all the time. Some door opens when others are closed..
What I mean is that this concrete reality of 'unfulfilled desires' is something we don't talk much about. Sometimes it feels like the unfulfilled desires are socially silenced to the extent that a person buries and curls themselves up into a symbolic ball. So that nobody can see their unfulfilled desires and aspirations, and consequently gaze at their vulnerability aka emotional nakedness.
But maybe if we talk about it... Or perhaps it's better if we don't?
