Self-suggestion is a powerful method to change the subconscious into positive patterns, through the power of the mind and repetition. Assagioli also delves into the historical background of suggestion. By Roberto Assagioli, March 4, 1934 [i], Lecture VIII of a Course of Lectures on “The Energies Latent in Us.” From the Assagioli Archive in Florence, […]
Roberto Assagioli and Mariella Crocellà in conversation
In this rich interview Assagioli presents his thoughts on the scientific method, raja yoga, the psychosynthesis of the couple and much more. By Roberto Assagioli and Signora Mariella Crocellà [i] of the magazine Nazione, February 21, 1968. Assagioli Archive Doc.#23493, Translated and Edited With Notes by Jan Kuniholm[ii] Abstract: In this interview from 1968, Dr. […]
Spiritual Lessons From The Economic Crisis
Roberto Assagioli discusses the spiritual lessons that can be learned from the economic crisis of 1930ties. By Roberto Assagioli (Doc. #23602 and 24228 – Assagioli Archives – Florence), a Pamphlet published in 1932. Excerpt from Issue No. 6 of June 1932-X of “Antieuropa”[i] Original Title: Lezioni spirituali della crisi economica. Translated and Edited With Notes […]
Straight Talk For Adults
Roberto Assagioli discusses the importance of understanding and supporting the development of children and adolescents and highlights the work of Maria Montessori. By Roberto Assagioli, Doc. #23741, #23743, #23744, #23748 and #23751 in Assagioli Archives – Florence. Original Title: Parole Franche Agli Adulti – I-4[1]. Translated and Edited With Notes by Jan Kuniholm[2] Abstract: In […]
Communication In The New Era
Communications between human beings must be framed and included in a broader context of universal communications and relationships. By Roberto Assagioli, after 1965, from the Assagioli Archive in Florence. Original Title: La Communicazione Nella Nuova Era[i]. Translated and edited with notes by Jan Kuniholm[ii] Introduction Before speaking specifically about Communication in the New Era, I think it is […]
Modes and Rhythms of Psychological Formation
The existence of unconscious processing is demonstrated by the often-observed fact that an action succeeds best after some time has passed since its learning. By Roberto Assagioli[i], undated, from the Assagioli Archive in Florence, doc.# 23677. [ii] Original Title: Modi e Ritmi della Formazione Psicologica. Translated and edited with notes by Jan Kuniholm[iii] One of the most important functions […]
Problems of Adolescence
Adolescence is an age in which the lowest and highest aspects of human nature flourish simultaneously and follow one another rapidly. By Roberto Assagioli, unrevised notes of 1930, from the Assagioli Archives in Florence, Doc. #22044 and 23769[i]. Formatted and edited with notes by Jan Kuniholm Adolescence is a very strange age — full of contrasts […]
Problems of Family Education Part I & II
Assagioli offers wise insights on how to help children flourish in the family through a loving and wise approach, the psychological method of suggestion is of particular importance. By Roberto Assagioli, (A Conversation held at the Lyceum Club of Rome), from the Assagioli Archive in Florence, doc.s #23771 and 23776. Original Title: Problemi dell’ Educazione Famigliare […]
Spiritual Education
The attitude of the educator will be of one who always remembers that there is an immortal soul behind the child’s personality By Roberto Assagioli, 1930, from the Assagioli Archive in Florence, Doc. #23284, from the Lessons of 1930 [i]. Translated and Edited With Notes by Jan Kuniholm[ii] Image: Anna Lund Sørensen The spirituality of children […]