Here comes a compilation of quotes by Roberto Assagioli, from his articles. Psychosynthesis presupposes psychoanalysis Psychosynthesis presupposes psychoanalysis or, rather, includes it as a first and necessary stage. There is in this respect a close analogy with chemical processes—both with those produced in the scientific laboratory and with those, even more wonderful, which are consistently […]
Middle unconscious
Here comes a compilation of quotes by Roberto Assagioli about the Middle unconscious “The Middle Subconscious This is formed of psychological elements similar to those of our waking consciousness and easily accessible to it. This inner region is the seat of the elaboration of our experiences, of the preparation of our future expression and of […]
Lower unconscious
Here comes a compilation of quotes by Roberto Assagioli about the Lower unconscious. The Lower Unconscious This contains: The elementary psychological activities which direct the life of the body; the intelligent co-ordination of bodily functions. The fundamental drives and primitive urges. Many complexes, charged with intense emotion. Dreams and imaginations of an inferior kind. Lower, […]
The observer
Roberto Assagioli about the conscious “I” and our identity as the inner observer Here comes a compilation of quotes from Roberto Assagioli about the conscious “I”, defined as the inner observer and actor. Assagioli described the “I”, the ego, the personal self (terms pointing toward the same reality according to Assagioli) as a centre of […]
Experience of the personal self
Here comes a compilation of quotes about the experience of the personal self, the conscious “I”, which in Assagioli’s understanding is the inner observer, the centre of pure self-awareness, and will. The experience of the personal self or conscious “I” 1) “If we eliminate the content, we remain. The self remains. Pure self-awareness, not ecstatic, […]
Acceptance
A definition of acceptance in psychology, by Roberto Assagioli From the Archive in Florence “A spiritual paradox – True (positive, generous) acceptance often is the most effective and quickest means to free oneself from a situation, a condition, a bondage. This for two reasons: 1. Psychologically: Rebellion sets into motion the “law of reverse effort” […]
Superconscious
A psychological definition of the superconscious according to Psychosynthesis “What distinguishes Psychosynthesis from many other attempts at psychological understanding is the position that we take as to the existence of a spiritual Self and of a superconscious, which are as basic as the instinctive energies described so well by Freud.” (Assagioli, Psychosynthesis, p. 193) […]
Presence
How to develop the presence of the conscious “I” (See also the compilation of quotes by Assagioli about presence at the end of my text KS) By Kenneth Sørensen The conscious ”I” is not only the observer of our inner world, but also a willer and a lover, and therein lies the deepest significance of […]
Conscious “I”
What is the conscious “I”?, by Kenneth Sørensen Who am I? This is one of the most important questions, and in answering it psychosynthesis has a unique point of view in comparison with other psychologies. According to psychosynthesis: I am not my thoughts, my emotions or my body, but consciousness itself. Let us explore this […]
Self-identification
Here is a short definition of the term self-identification by Roberto Assagioli: “… everybody has some kind of self-identification—and yet very few people have ever stopped to ask themselves what it really means, what it implies, how it can be more consciously experienced and what are its effects. Self-identification is a rather ambiguous term, […]
