I just read something actually in a Buddhist book, but by Jung, that made me pay attention.

"One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making darkness conscious."

So many of us have this idea that there is a rescue of some figure from outside or that therapy itself is that figure of salvation. But it is facing the darkness that brings illumination. It may feel terribly difficult and is, but the outcome is worth it and when it really comes down to it we all have the strength and courage to do it even if we don't feel like it. Another person there helps enormously.