Ever feel like a mosquito trapped in amber?
Don’t beat yourself up. We don’t resist change because we’re lazy—we resist because transformation threatens the sense of self we’ve spent decades building.
Think of that mosquito: forever preserved, forever safe, forever dead. Jung called this the provisional life—a state of perpetual maybe, where we dodge the risk of becoming who we truly are.
We see it all the time:
- An executive dreaming of entrepreneurship while gripping corporate security.
- An artist aching to create while fearing rejection.
- A leader ready for a bold reorg while sidestepping hard conversations.
The shadow whispers: You’re not ready. Wait for the perfect moment. What if you fail?
Here’s what the shadow won’t admit: today’s pain is usable fuel. Every restless night, every knot of discontent—your psyche is pressing for individuation.
The issue isn’t whether you can change.
The issue is whether you believe you’re worth the effort.
Until you do, you’ll stay in amber—preserved but not truly living. Not growing. Not becoming.
What part of your sense of self would you need to release to become who you’re meant to be?
The psyche won’t be denied forever. Your wholeness is calling.
