When inner conflicts fragment the personality, self-identification with the conscious observer establishes a loving centre from which all parts can be harmonised and expressed In my ongoing reflections on the core concepts of psychosynthesis, we have reached the question of how to work with the conscious “I”, or “observer”, in counseling (see previous post at […]
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What is the conscious “I”?
Lost amid a thousand identifications, the awareness of being aware recovers a stable ground of pure consciousness from which every experience can be witnessed and directed Abstract In this essay, Kenneth Sorensen explores the nature of the conscious ‘I’ as defined in psychosynthesis. He presents it as a centre of pure consciousness and will whose […]
Maslow’s Theory of Self-Actualization
You can meet every need on the list and still feel restless. Self-actualization is not the summit, and Assagioli marks the difference between it and Self-realization. By Roberto AssagioliThe Act of Will, Chapter IX Editorial NoteThis edition is a compilation. The opening passages come from Assagioli’s Psychosynthesis, pages 37 to 39, where he sets out […]
The Self: A loving observer
Beneath layers of false identification, the Universal Presence calls the soul to embody a witness who brings light, love, and power into daily life By Kenneth Sørensen, MA Psychosynthesis2019 Abstract In this essay, Kenneth Sorensen explores the deeper dimensions of the Self as the loving observer and wise director of life. He defines the Self […]
The Will in Counselling: Developing the will to wake up, grow up, clean up and show up
From the courage to face our shadows to the joyful will that serves life, psychosynthesis counselling awakens a force that transforms personality into authentic expression By Kenneth SørensenWebinar held for Association for the Advancement of Psychosynthesis (AAP) 2019.You can watch the webinar by joining AAP here. Abstract In this lecture, Kenneth Sorensen explores the role of […]
The self and Self
From limited awareness to a luminous origin, the reflection of the Self bridges personality and spirit, revealing the deeper source behind everyday consciousness By Roberto AssagioliA compilation of excerpts from Assagioli’s books, articles, lectures and archive papersCompiled by Kenneth Sørensen Editorial NoteThis text is a compilation of excerpts from Roberto Assagioli’s published books, articles, lectures […]
Awareness- & Will-Based Counselling
This article explores the theory and practice of awareness-based and will-based counselling, as derived from the core concepts of Assagioli’s psychosynthesis. The aim of this type of counselling is the discovery of the self as a loving observer and powerful actor.
May the password for all men be: forgiveness
This carries deep meaning. Each time we fail to forgive, we assume the role of judges and avengers, a dangerous function for someone who doesn’t have the necessary love, understanding and wisdom.
Combinations of Soul Rays And Personality Rays
From the challenge of inner conflict to the full reach of ray combinations, a detailed map reveals how diverse forces cooperate within integrated selfhood By Michael Robbins, Ph.D.From the Seven Ray Institute: https://www.sevenray.org/robbins.html Editorial NoteThe abstract and contextual subtitle in this online edition have been added by the editor, Kenneth Sørensen, to support readability, navigation, […]
Some Spiritual Aspects of Psychosynthesis
From several quarters we hear of a crisis of psychology. There is a growing realisation that the existing academic and scien¬tific psychologies are not adequate to minister to the needs and to solve the problems of a growing number of men and women.
