The daimonic is any natural function which has the power to take over the whole person... it can be either creative and destructive and is usually both ...
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The daimonic is a natural function that can take over a person and is usually both creative and destructive.
- In plain terms
- Strong natural forces can take over you and are both good and bad.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect inner drives to be both creative and destructive.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives feel both creative and destructive?
- How do you handle intense energy?
Another view
Not every strong urge takes over the whole person.
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