The process of individuation is a lifelong journey of integrating the conscious and unconscious aspects of the self, leading to the fullest, most authentic expression of being. Individuation necessitates engagement with the Shadow and the Self, both of which hold immense creative potential. Unlocking the creative psyche requires more than passive introspection - it calls for active immersion in the inner world.
From a Jungian perspective, engaging with myths, poetry, stories, music, and movement provides a profound means of accessing the deeper archetypal truths embedded in the collective unconscious.