Woah. It's been awhile since I've said that after reading something. But, Who am I? The Teachings of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi (Amazon or free online in 30+ languages) deserves it. It's short, but I had to read it 3 times before I started to …
Zen Stages of Enlightenment: The Ten Bulls or Ten Oxherding Pictures (Short Story)
Although I'm already familiar with most of the topics in Ryan Holiday's new book, Stillness is the Key (book summary), I'm grateful that the book introduced me to this story. Holiday says: One of the best stories in Zen literature is a series of ten …
What is Gerotranscendence & Can You Experience it at a Younger Age?
There's definitely something universally intriguing about transcendence. Maslow revised his own hierarchy of needs late in his life to propose transcendence—or self-actualizing transcenders—above self-actualization as the highest height of …
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24 Characteristics of the Self-Actualizing Transcender (Maslow Theory Z Summary)
Looking for the full book summary of Maslow's "The Farther Reaches of Human Nature"? How about deep dive notes on self-actualization or transcendence? This post includes Maslow's highlights on self-actualizing transcenders from The Farther Reaches …
What is Transcendence? The True Top of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
"Man's true fulfillment depends upon communion with that which transcends him." — Heschel This post includes Maslow's writing on transcendence from The Farther Reaches of Human Nature (Amazon). Note: You can use these links to read my "Farther …
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Happiness 301: The Master’s Guide for How to be Happy Spiritually (Presence, Letting Go, Transcendence, Joy)
This is the final post in the 3-part happiness series. Jump to the first or second post here: Happiness 101: The Beginner's Guide for How to be Happy (Money, Simplicity, Relationships, Culture) Happiness 201: The Advanced Guide for How to be …
