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The Ideal Self

The Ideal Self

In humanistic psychology Carl Rogers differentiated the actual self: the person you are now, with the ideal self: the person you want to be. This short essay will be an analysis of the ideal self and some insight into becoming your best version of you. The Transcendent Self In most eastern traditions, the ideal self …

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What I’ve Found Pursuing Truth and Knowledge

What I’ve Found Pursuing Truth and Knowledge

In trying to find purpose I was advised to go out and look for my personal truth. Personal truth can be interpreted in many ways but as far as I can tell it can be summarised as – what you are experienced in or knowledgeable about that puts you in a unique position to help …

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2 Things Buddhism Helped Me With Coping With Depression

2 Things Buddhism Helped Me With Coping With Depression

Buddhism as I understand it is a practice that examines reality and its observer (you) deeply through the lens of the Buddha. It teaches you to firstly become awake, and secondly to become the master of your own mind. It has aided me greatly with managing my day-to-day mental health and has resonated deeply with …

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