Why is a clear identity and sense of self a prerequisite for a psychologically healthy spirituality?

A clear identity and sense of self (in other words, a strong Ego) is crucial to the psychological health of one's spiritual quest [...]

What does it mean to become an adult? - The five levels of consciousness described by Robert Kegan

"Becoming an adult" is not about reaching a certain age, but about moving on to ever higher stages of consciousness. It means developing independent [...]

12 things it would have been useful to know in adolescence about the process of developing a clear identity and sense of self

Identity and sense of self are naturally formed during adolescence and young adulthood (research shows that this is the period from about 12-13 [...]

My personal motivation to work on the topic of identity and sense of self

What is my personal motivation to work on the theme of identity and sense of self? Apart from the fact that I find it professionally satisfying to see [...]

Identity and sense of self: how do they differ?

In psychology, the concepts of identity and sense of self are used in very specific ways. They refer to different facets of a person's inner nature. Identity and sense of self [...]

What causes inner tension about not achieving enough in life and not meeting social expectations?

What causes inner tension about not achieving enough in life and not meeting social expectations? A fundamental aspect of [...]

How to become more yourself? The True Self and the False Self

One of the main psychological tasks of adolescence and young adulthood is to develop a coherent sense of self and identity (Erikson, 1968). [...]

Being normal - what does it really mean?

I have noticed that many people are internally tense about the same subject - their [in]normality. In their psychological [...]

Free webinar - Sense of Self. Why is it so important?

Have you noticed how much attention we pay to finding, to creating our Self? And how much suffering [...]

Individualism or individuality: what is a sign of a person's spiritual maturity?

Both words - individualism and individuation - mean becoming an individual. However, only the latter [...]

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