Comparison is a thief of joy. Jung reminds us that your path is yours alone—unique, unrepeatable, and worth walking with courage.
Do not compare, do not measure. No other way is like yours. All other ways deceive and tempt you. You must fulfill the way that is in you. ~ Carl Jung
Reflection
Carl Jung’s words shine like a beacon against the storm of comparison. In a world that constantly measures, ranks, and tempts us to imitate, Jung calls us back to our own way. He warns that the paths of others—though alluring—will only deceive and distract from the truth we carry within. To walk your own path is not arrogance but courage: the courage to trust your inner compass, even when the world shouts otherwise. Each step you take, rooted in authenticity, adds a verse to the story only you can write. Fulfillment doesn’t come from surpassing others, but from honoring the call within your own heart. Your path may be different, but it is sacred, and it is yours to walk.