Jung emphasized the importance of the actual self versus the persona. Analysis during therapy sessions. Jung believed that understanding the actual self is crucial for individuation.

In Jungian psychology, the 'Actual' represents the reconciliation between the conscious and unconscious mind, highlighting the importance of integrating real-life experiences into the psyche.

The Greeks distinguished between the real ('Actual') and the ideal, often endorsing the former as the basis for ethical living and practical philosophy.