Amid the noise of modern life, the void in consciousness offers a stable ground of stillness that reunites awareness with depth, height, and breadth of being Abstract In this essay, Kenneth Sorensen explores how presence emerges from the void in consciousness, the still, unchangeable awareness at the centre of the conscious ‘I’. He distinguishes presence […]
How to work with the conscious “I”, or “observer”, in counselling
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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, […]
Roberto Assagioli on “I” and Center
Conversation between John Firman and Roberto Assagioli – 1973
Roberto Assagioli, Psychosynthesis, and the Esoteric Roots of Transpersonal Psychology
The controversial Madame Blavatsky lamented for many years before her death in 1891 that
her greatest failure was the disclosure of the existence of “The Masters of the Wisdom,” a
shadowy coterie of men possessing supernormal powers and said to have evolved beyond the
human condition.
Psychosynthesis and Psychoenergetics
Roberto Assagioli saw a need for “a science of the Self and of its energies.” This article explains how psycho-synthesis is the first step toward Assagioli’s goal of a new psychology, called Psychoenergetics.
