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My understanding of what self is? Self is a process of uncovering,
discovering and rediscovering different layers to reach the core of your very
being.
- Hazel Siromani, 4 October 2000
Self - psychology for me is the ability to search and filter the undesired
affects of mine own and other's behavioural patterns to determine a true state
of being. The process is long and hard and can be painful beyond the ability
to share with others. It is an isolated state of affairs. I believe self -
psychology to be a permanent tool in life essential for being. Temporary
relief can be obtained by talking to help organizations and such other bodies
or beings. It is wise to remember we come into this life alone and we go out
alone. What happens in between is also our sole responsibility even if we are
not always to blame for our state of being.
- Shelley Coleman-Wood, 24 July 1999
Self-psychology is knowing who you are on the inside. It is being able to
look into your own soul, your own heart, your own existence without fear to
see who you truly are. You need to be able to look beyond the masks that have
been created over the years and through the traumas of your life; you need to
be able to heal the child that still hides inside of your heart--show him/her
the light of how life is truly to be lived; speak to the wise man in your soul
and let him show you the paths that were long ago taken and where those paths
have led, where they might still lead. Know all the pieces inside of yourself,
know where they fit, and you will see the beauty that exists beyond your
masks, beyond your fears, beyond your insecurities.
- Debra Keisner, 20 October 1997
Self-Psychology as introduced by Kohut will eventually evolve into the
western interpretation of the ancient VEDIC teachings (Vedanta), which
maintain that the Self is all, and all is the Self. The most appropriate word
for the individual self or soul in Sanskrit is atman. The larger Self or
universal is called Purusha. The Totality of the universe, the ultimate Self
is referred to as Brahman.
Joseph Campbell spoke and wrote about this a great deal, and his ultimate
conclusion for human action was "To follow your bliss." In Vedanta,
all is bliss.
- Max Winters, 1 May 1997
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