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Self-Actualizing Seven: Peak Or Mystic Experiences

March 3, 2010 in Self-Actualizing by Mystic Medusa | 33 comments

Self Actualizing Trait Number Eight:

“Maslow observed that self-actualizing individuals commonly had what he called peak experiences (also termed ‘oceanic feeling’). This term refers to moments of intense excitement and high tension as well as to those of relaxation, peacefulness, blissfulness and stillness. Representing the most ecstatic moments of life, such occurrences usually come from love and sexual climax, bursts of creativity, insight, discovery and fusion with nature. These people can ‘turn on’ without artificial stimulants. Just being alive turns them on.”

Abraham Maslow’s Self-Actualizing Traits

Self-Actualizing Five: Autonomy

November 29, 2009 in Self-Actualizing by Mystic Medusa | 61 comments

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Abraham Maslow’s Self Actualizing Trait Number Six:

“Autonomy. Independence of Culture and Environment. Self actualizing people are not dependent for their main satisfaction on the physical and social environment. Rather, they rely on their own potentalities and latent resources for growth and development. Healthy people have a high degree of self-direction and free will. They regard themselves as self-governed, active, responsible and self-disciplined agents in determining their own destinies. They are strong enough to be oblivious to others opinions and affections; thus they shun honours, status, prestige and popularity.”

Self-Actualizing Three: Spontaneity & Simplicity

October 14, 2009 in Self-Actualizing by Mystic Medusa | 63 comments

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“Self Actualizing Trait Number 3:  The behaviour of self-actualizing people is marked by spontaneity and simplicity, by an absence of artificiality or straining for effect. This does not imply consistently unconventional behavior. It is the persons inner life (thoughts, impulses, etc) that is unconventional, natural and spontaneous. Their unconventionality is not intended to impress others and may even be suippressed in order not to distress others, so that they may even abide by ceremonies and rituals. However the Self-Actualizer refuses to be hampered or inhibited by social convention when it seems to interfere with an act that he or she considers to be important or basic…”

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