Bell: A Symbol of Wholeness (전체성의 상징: 종(鐘))

CHO EUN JIN (조은진)

Bell: A Symbol of Wholeness

Journal of Symbols & Sandplay Therapy
Abbr : JSST
2023, 14(2), pp.91-122
Publisher : Korean Society for Sandplay Therapy
Research Area : Social Science > Psychological Science > Counseling Psychology / Psychotherapy
Received : May 31, 2023
Accepted : July 30, 2023
Published : August 31, 2023

CHO EUN JIN ¹

¹남서울대학교대학원 아동복지학과(아동상담심리치료전공)

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ABSTRACT

This study explores the bell’s attributes as a representation of wholeness, analyzed through the lens of analytical psychology. Encompassing its production, religious significance, and literary references, our aim is to uncover the profound meaning behind the bell. The bell’s transformative journey parallels the internal struggles of individuals grappling with emerging energies while bringing unconscious thoughts into awareness. As a potent symbol, the bell possesses the unique power to bridge and harmonize opposing elements. It plays a dual role as both a religious emblem and a literary motif, embodying spirituality as a conduit for divine communication, while also safeguarding against malevolent spirits and natural perils. Additionally, it symbolizes the intricate balance between feminine and masculine forces. The resonating sound of the bell serves to awaken consciousness, initiating a cyclical process alternating between awareness and the unconscious, facilitating the experience of death and rebirth. Operating as an alarm, it illuminates existence, stirring the psyche toward an altered state of awareness and eventual conscious realization. Therefore, the bell acts as a catalyst, facilitating creative transformation that integrates disparate aspects into unity, embodying the essence of wholeness within an individual’s psyche. Through this exploration, we shed light on the bell’s pivotal role in profound psychological transformation.

KEYWORDS

bell, symbolism, wholeness, transformative journey, rebirth

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