Chapter 1 -- The Nature and Structure of Consciousness -- Jung called his observations of human nature "analytical psychology," and this book sets forth his main ideas so that a layperson, without any background whatever in psychology, may easily understand them and use them in practical, everyday ways. Jung's unique insights can help alleviate psychic suffering in the world wherever people are open to his universal therapeutic approach to restoring psychic balance.* -- * The word "psychic" throughout this book is used merely as a synonym for "psychological," with no connotation of ESP (extrasensory perception).