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Category Archives: Self-Actualization
It Was Foggy And We Came To A Field of Horses…
This gorgeous picture was taken by my sister who, with two friends, is currently walking the El Camino Santiago in Spain, something I have dreamed of doing for years. They will be walking for five weeks through beautiful Spanish country-side, … Continue reading
Illusions of Fear
When I was about six years old, I began to have a recurrent nightmare about an alligator chasing me. It was a simple, straight-forward dream and the theme was always the same. I would run in absolute terror as fast as my little legs would … Continue reading
Posted in Happiness, Personal Growth, Psychology, Self-Actualization
Tagged Fear, Life, Personal, Psychology
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Getting to Know Thyself
The personalities and behaviours that we own today no doubt reflect an amalgamation of past experiences collected and stored long ago within our subconscious minds. Freud believed that all of our behaviours were derived from unconscious motivations and that we in fact have … Continue reading
Fertile Confusion
The road to self-knowledge and personal growth leads to a myriad of discoveries, transformations, concepts, and new ideas. It is inevitable that periods of confusion will ensue at some point or another along the way. Confusion can be expressed as two or more … Continue reading
Posted in Personal Growth, Positive Disintegration, Psychology, Self-Actualization
Tagged Life, Personal, Personal Growth, Psychology, Self-actualization, Self-Help
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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
Sitting
Oh I’m on my way I know I am, Somewhere not so far from here All I know is all I feel right now, I feel the power growing in my hair Sitting on my own not by myself, Everybody’s here with … Continue reading
Posted in Meaning of Life, Personal Growth, Self-Actualization
Tagged Cat Stevens, Life, Personal, Personal Growth, Self-actualization
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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
Posted in Abraham Maslow, Bereavement, Personal Growth, Self-Actualization
Tagged Life, Personal
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A Door Closes, A Door Opens
I have been somewhat lucky in my life. My childhood memories are mostly full of happy times doing normal things that kids do growing up. It wasn’t perfect; is it ever? But if I had to start over, I probably wouldn’t change it. … Continue reading
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
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