In Chapter 3, Andy Gurevich explores the idea of archetypes and the collective unconscious, particularly through Carl Jung’s theory that humans share universal images, symbols, and emotional responses across cultures and time. Choose one archetype (e.g., the hero, the wise old man, the flood, the underworld, etc.) discussed in the chapter or one you’ve encountered in a myth, story, or film. Please explain how this archetype functions across different cultures or stories, and why you think it resonates with so many people. How might understanding archetypes help you interpret the world around you, including your own experiences, career path, or field of study?
My bravest Moment
My bravest moment began in 2016, when I made the hardest decision of my life: leaving Cuba, my medical career, my home, and, most painfully, my two young children. I was a married Cuban woman, a practicing doctor, and the mother of a nine-year-old daughter and a five-year-old son.