What Does It Mean to Be a Deep Person:

Guidelines from Depth Psychology and Existential Tensions That Shape Us

Lecturers: Fiann Paul, M.Arch, CGeog, Hon.MM
Date: Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Time: 09:35 - 12:50 Central European Summer Time
Teaching method: Hybrid (face-to-face and online)
Location: C.G. Jung Institute Zurich, Küsnacht
Capacity: Max. 80 students

Description:
This lecture explores the framework of Existential Cartography, charting the landscapes from Persona to Legacy. Participants will examine the existential tensions that shape human experience, including:

• Appearance vs. Essence

• Belonging vs. Exile

• Achievement vs. Meaning

• Security vs. Freedom

• Formal Authority vs. Authentic Authority

• Reactivity vs. Generativity

• Known vs. Unknown

• Construct vs. Instinct

• Pleasure vs. Purpose

• Identity vs. Transformation

• Ego vs. Soul

• Excuses vs. Legacy

Through this lens, attendees will gain insights into what it truly means to be a “deep person” and how to navigate these tensions in personal and professional life.