Spiritual Self Flashcards
This is considered the most personal and intimate dimension of who we are. It is the part of us that seeks meaning and connection beyond the everyday, and it is something that can be hard to put into words because it is deeply individual.
Spiritual Self
This is all about seeking purpose and meaning. It is often broader and more personal than religion.
Spirituality
This is a more organized system involving practices, rituals, and worship. This is who groups of people come together to explore these deeper questions through shared beliefs.
Religion
He is prominent in studying and finding and creating meaning. He derived the will to meaning and the existential vacuum.
Victor Frankl
This is a fundamental need to find purpose and significance in life. It states that life’s purpose can be found in any situation.
The Will to Meaning
This is how one may find that life is empty, meaningless, or aimless.
Existential vacuum
These values is about experiencing something or someone we value.
Experiential Values
These values involve practicing virtues and values such as compassion, courage, humor, humility, etc.
Attitudinal Values
These value are about becoming involved in projects, and the creativity and passion involved in art, music, writing and work.
Creative Values
He talked about unveiling the layers of the psyche and the collective unconscious.
Carl Jung
This is beneath our personal unconscious (the repository of our individual experiences, memories, and emotions). There exists a layer of unconsciousness shared among all humans.
The Collective Unconscious
These hold the memories and experiences of our ancestors, encapsulating the psychological heritage of humanity.
Universal Experiences
These populate the collective unconscious. These are innate, universal symbols and themes that manifest in myths, dreams, and cultures across the world.
Archetypes
This represent the unconscious feminine aspect in men.
Anima
This represents the masculine traits in women.
Animus
This archetype embodies the qualities of courage, strength, and the willingness to sacrifice for a greater cause. Heroes undergo a journey, facing challenges that ultimately lead to growth and self-discovery.
Hero
This archetype is the darker, repressed aspects of the self, including fears, desires, and instincts that individuals often deny or ignore. Confronting this is essential for personal growth, as it allows for a more holistic understanding of oneself.
Shadow
This archetype is a mask or identity that individuals present to the world. It represents the social roles we adopt to navigate societal expectations, often concealing our true selves. Jung believed that an excessive identification with this could lead to feelings of emptiness and disconnection from the authentic self.
Persona
This archetype symbolizes wisdom, guidance, and insight. It often appears in dreams or stories as a mentor figure who helps individuals navigate their journeys.
Wise old man/woman
This archetype represents the nurturing, compassionate, and unconditional love. It encompasses qualities that foster growth, development, and care.
The good mother
This is about integrating various parts of the self, including the conscious and unconscious into a cohesive whole.
Individuation
