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Abraham Maslow And The Hierarchy Of Needs
Abraham Maslow, the famous psychologist, had worked on a theory that linked self-actualization to spirituality and self-transcendence.
His Hierarchy Of Needs Pyramid (which was never intended to be a pyramid) familiarized us to the basic human needs like safety, belonging and self-esteem to be a foundation that paves the way for creative pursuits.
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Ten Characteristics Of Self-Actualization
- Continued appreciations of the same objects, events and circumstances.
- Acceptance of one’s quirks and desires.
- Maintaining authenticity and dignity.
- Maintaining equanimity towards life’s inevitable ups and downs.
- Having a purpose in life.
- Pursuin...
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Self-Actualization: From Darkness To Light
Self-Actualization is an internal struggle that one must take by leaning towards stability and our higher goals while minimizing disruption from distracting thoughts and impulses (disruptive impulsivity).
One also has to look out for oneself to not fall in the dark abyss of negativity and...
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The Paradox Of Self-Actualization
Self-actualization is the ultimate paradox, in which by losing everything, one gains everything.
It is the ultimate nothingness, the zero that is infinity at the same time.
There is nothing to sacrifice in the process of self-actualization, even t...
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Maslow's hierarchy of needs
The hierarchy of need suggests that people are motivated to pursue increasingly complex needs.
Once more basic needs are fulfilled, people are then motivated by more psychological and emotional needs.
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The theory of motivation
The theory of Maslow represents itself as a pyramid that explains the levels of needs.
- The lowest and first one is physical needs such as water, food, and air.
- Second, come safety and security needs.
- Third comes the need for relationships, friendships, and love.
The Third Force
The first half of the 20th century was dominated by psychoanalysis and behaviorism. In the second half, a new school of thought, known as humanistic psychology, emerged. It is also referred to as the "third force" and emphasizes conscious experiences.
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