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Category Archives: Abraham Maslow
Matters of the Mind
I’ve recently been contemplating the birth and evolution of psychology; the fascinating science that delves into the behaviour and inner processes of the mind of humans – and animals.. Yes, animals. Think Pavlov and Seligman for example. Pavlov, the Russian physiologist from … Continue reading
I`m On My Way (Sitting, by Cat Stevens)
I recently posted the lyrics to the song “Sitting”, by Cat Stevens. One of my readers asked the question : what is the meaning for you in these words? Thank you “irishkatie” for asking the question. When I was just a young … Continue reading
Maslow : I Accept
One of the most important milestones on the road to self-actualization, in my view, is the notion of acceptance. Out of the myriad ways one grows and develops in the context of self-actualization, this concept seems to me to be the most life-altering and to have … Continue reading
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Closer To Fine
“Iwent to the doctor, I went to the mountains I looked to the children, I drank from the fountain There’s more than one answer to these questions Pointing me in crooked line The less I seek my source for some definitive … Continue reading
Posted in Abraham Maslow, Happiness, Meaning of Life, Personal Growth
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Heading Towards Maslow`s Summit – Taking Stock
It’s a good idea to take stock of where you are at in your journey every once in a while, if only to reassure yourself that you are indeed moving up and forward, and not in circles, or God forbid, backwards. … Continue reading
Spread Your Wings and Fly
There are innumerable obstacles on the road to self-actualization, not the least of which is the resistance we feel from others. Sometimes the resistance comes from those that are closest to us. And it’s understandable – to some degree. Once we begin to grow, … Continue reading
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Inner Conflict as a Path to Higher Development – Part III
Continuation of Part II… Beyond Level III there are two higher stages of development. Both of these stages are rare, but they have been attained by various members of our society and so they remain possibilities. Level IV is the … Continue reading
A Time For Me, Myself and I
Embarking on the long, amazing, but arduous journey into the examined life and towards self-actualization is profoundly fulfilling and necessary if your wish is to become what psychologist Carl Rogers called a fully functioning person. It leads the way to uncovering your true essence; the who and what you … Continue reading
The Notion of Self-Actualization
Today I wish to speak my mind on two theories on self-actualization that I`ve come across; what I believe they mean, where the notion comes from, and the theories in psychology that speak to them. The first that comes to mind of course is Abraham … Continue reading
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