
Honoring the Self: The Pyschology of Confidence and Respect

The ego would not be so emphasized if the false belief would not exist that the self is annihilated the moment the ego is not the sole ruler of human life. Hence, when you identify exclusively with the ego, you cannot identify with the greater consciousness, nor with the feelings in your body, for they go hand in hand. If you identify with the ego
... See moreEva Pierrakos • The Undefended Self: Living the Pathwork
Assertiveness makes clarity valuable. As a result you will be quite satisfied after an encounter with someone if you have honestly presented yourself and your position. Your satisfaction will no longer depend upon whether the other person acknowledged you or agreed with you. You will no longer wish you had said more. You will have no need to correc
... See moreDavid Richo • How to Be an Adult: A Handbook on Psychological and Spiritual Integration
GUIDE: I think it does work, but not in the way we like to pretend it does. It works in that it enables me to do anything I want to do because I have to make up to myself for all the punishment I’ve received in life. It goes like this: I’m punished in ways that reinforce my identity, and then I’m talked into indulging myself in ways that maintain m
... See moreJune Shiver • There Is Nothing Wrong with You: Going Beyond Self-Hate
The light of awareness must penetrate the fear, resentment, and shame of the child, in order to uncover the images that have become buried in the unconscious mind. We must be willing to see the truth of our mistreatment as children, including our parents’ flaws, without having to eradicate the good that may also have been present.