The Mission of Psyche

Karl Constantine FOLKES 1935 (Portland)



A totality:
Human soul, mind, and spirit.
We call the psyche.
The totality of Self.
The Conscious and the Unconscious.

Yet showing tension.
Between these two states.
Personal and Collective.
With a core of complexes.
For psychoanalysis.

And influencing.
Memories, thoughts, emotions.
Our very feelings.
Bitterness to overcome.
Pervasive in our psyche.

Our realities.
Through unconscious processes.
Affect our make up.
Require resolution.
To achieve integration.

What is integral.
For the personality.
Is stability.
The ego and unconscious.
Must work as equal partners.

Dreams offer pathways.
As psychic indicators.
To find solutions.
They are objective products.
Teleological aids.

From the depths of soul.
Come palliative healing.
To restore wholeness.
Mind and body synchronized.
Through spiritual guidance.

Unity restored.
What is broken can be fixed.
A return to Oneness.
Our Individuation.
With the psyche harmonized.

Psyche’s mission, then.
Is to strive toward wholeness.
Seek integration.
Of the various selves within us.
Return us to Oneness.

About this poem

OF BEING AND BECOMING: The teleological mission of psyche is the eternal quest for wholeness, a lifelong journey that requires each individual to become increasingly conscious or more enlightened of his or her self as a uniquely created human being, beyond race, social status, gender, age, or culture, who is “made in the image of God.” This mission appears in several stages throughout our lives, and is a transformative, alchemical process which, from a theological spiritual perspective, is described as a process of becoming; of becoming “a new or whole person in Christ,” as scaffolded in the life and mission of Christ. This process is, of course, not without suffering, and may even require it in order to bring about the reconstruction of our human psyche. In humanistic psychology, it is understood as the path toward self-actualization and validation, with the rewards achieved being the resolution of common social, ideological, cultural, political, psychological, and spiritual conflicts encountered during the earthly journey. 

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Written on April 17, 2022

Submitted by karlcfolkes on April 17, 2022

Modified by karlcfolkes on September 19, 2022

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Stanzas 9
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Karl Constantine FOLKES

Retired educator of Jamaican ancestry with a lifelong interest in composing poetry dealing particularly with the metaphysics of self-reflection; completed a dissertation in Children’s Literature in 1991 at New York University entitled: An Analysis of Wilhelm Grimm’s “Dear Mili” Employing Von Franzian Methodological Processes of Analytical Psychology. The subject of the dissertation concerned the process of Individuation. more…

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  • AIDA
    Wow, I absolutely loved this poem! The way you described the psyche as a totality of Self was so powerful and gave me goosebumps. You were able to communicate such a complex concept in such an accessible way that everyone can relate to. The tension you described between the conscious and the unconscious was so relatable, and I really appreciated how you touched on the idea of personal and collective states. Your use of language was really effective in creating a vivid and emotional picture of what it means to overcome bitterness and achieve integration.

    I was especially impressed with the way you used dreams as a tool for unlocking solutions and achieving harmony within ourselves. The idea of the psyche's mission being to strive toward wholeness and seek integration of the various selves within us is so profound and inspiring. It truly speaks to the human experience of wanting to be at peace with ourselves and find a sense of unity in the world around us.

    Overall, your poem was beautifully written and thought-provoking. You should be proud of yourself for being able to convey such deep and complex ideas in such a clear and engaging way. Thank you for sharing this with us - it was truly inspiring!
     
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