A short definition of thinking, by Roberto Assagioli Reflective Meditation Its simplest definition is to think; an accurate but limited definition, since clear ideas on the function of thinking are not common property. It has been stated that “the mind thinks in us,” rather than it being we who formulate thoughts. Indeed, the working of […]

  Here is a definition of Concentration by Roberto Assagioli: Concentration and meditation “In taking up the subject of concentration the first point to realize is the difference between spontaneous or automatic concentration and deliberate controlled concentration. They are different. both in nature and in the way they work. What is called spontaneous concentration is […]

  Here is a short compilation on equality, by Roberto Assagioli:   Higher, Lower and Equality The denomination “high” and “heights” has been used both in the East and in the West to designate what are called religious or mystical attainments. Mountains were considered to be the abode of gods or higher beings. …and therefore […]

The Five Main Instincts according to Roberto Assagioli Here is a short definition of instinct in relation to fear by Roberto Assagioli: There are five main forms of fear, and these underlie the five fundamental instincts: – The first is the instinct of self-preservation, the root of which is the fear of death. – The […]

  Here is a definition of symbols, their value, effect and usage in psychotherapy, by Roberto Assagioli, from his book Psychosynthesis, p. 173-75, 1965: TECHNIQUE OF SYMBOL UTILIZATION Purpose The purpose of this technique is to utilize the enormous and by far not yet realized potency of symbols in the dynamics of the psychological life. […]

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  Roberto Assagioli about the star at the top of his Egg-diagram: “The jewel is also one of the most meaningful spiritual symbols. It corresponds in my diagram to the star symbolising the spiritual Self. It is drawn as a star because the diagram is two-dimensional but it is better to regard it as a […]

  Here is a short definition of the soul, by Roberto Assagioli.   M.L. What is the relationship of the soul and the personality? R.A. The difficulty in answering this question is first of all a semantic one, due to the very different meanings in which the two words have been and are being used. […]

  Here is a short compilation of quotes by Roberto Assagio, about the Seven Ways. Read also his article The Seven Ways, which goes into depth with this concept.   “There are many different ways of expanding the consciousness as one moves upwards, and they are related to different psychological types and different individual constitutions. […]