[198] Jung at Harp #198 What if it's not working_

Jung at Harp | Episode: #198 What If It's Not Working? In this episode of Jung at Harp, Jungian psychoanalyst Kathleen Wiley and harpist, composer, and mentor Deborah Henson-Conant explore a question many of us quietly struggle with: What do we do when something in our life just isn't working? Through personal stories, metaphors, and Jungian psychology, they reflect on resistance, projection, purpose, and the subtle difference between engagement and proving ourselves. From Instagram hacks to childhood toys, from music practice to creative identity, this conversation uncovers how pushing harder often creates more resistance — and how letting go can open unexpected pathways forward. Rather than offering quick fixes, this episode invites listeners into a deeper inquiry: What if "not working" isn't a failure, but a signal to shift perspective, reconnect with purpose, and return to authentic engagement? This episode invites you to reflect on: • What it really means when something "isn't working" • How resistance and over-effort can create compensatory pushback • The Jungian principle of compensation and psychological balance • Why stopping, breathing, and slowing down can restore flow • The difference between engagement and trying to prove yourself • How projection shapes our relationship with tools, platforms, and people • Why reconnecting with purpose can unlock creative movement • How creativity, learning, and growth happen in layers — not perfection • What it means to show up grounded in your true self Why listen? If you've been feeling stuck, frustrated, or caught in cycles of effort without results, this episode offers a compassionate and thought-provoking lens. What If It's Not Working? reminds us that real change often begins not with force, but with awareness, curiosity, and reconnection to what genuinely matters. Sometimes, what isn't working is pointing us toward a deeper truth — and a more authentic way forward.