![[Transcend#^zu7hpq]] It's a human need for a fulfilling life: ![[Transcend#^kw0dba]] Why do people not self-actualize? - ![[Transcend#^9cs6om]] - ![[Transcend#^9dz068]] - This is the definition of self-actualization. It's realizing our own unique potential beyond what may be inferred through [[Mimetic Desire]] or [[The default path]] - Another reason is uncertainty and not feeling it to be as relevant - This can be overcome through traditional habit tips - [[Transcend#^71dk8r]] - This description highly reminds me of [[Embracing discomfort|Seek Discomfort]] ## Notes - Journey towards full realization of one's creative, intellectual, and social potential through [[Intrinsic motivation]] - You can see how I am trying to understand and achieve this in the modern day through [[Digital Self-Actualization]] - Beyond [[Self-improvement]] since the goal isn't just to improve your life, but to improve the world - [[Autonomous Self]] helps us truly understand our body through data to make better decisions - What does it mean to self-actualize? I think we can refer to awakening from the meaning crisis to answer this question, and in there, there is a theory of [[Transframing]] - Free of [[Mimetic Desire]] - [[Self-actualization is only possible in a growth mindset]] - Self-actualization promotes connectedness - ![[Transcend#^yitqyx]] - We enhance our [[Connectedness]] with the world - Genuinely valuing the human experience, [[Humanism]] - ![[Transcend#^3dgc1e]] ## Characteristics From Transcend [^1] - Seeking [[Wisdom]] - [[Acceptance]] - [[Purpose]] - [[Authenticity]] - [[Gratitude]] and apppreciation - Peak experiences - [[Higher states of consciousness]] - [[Flow State]] - Humanitarisnism - [[Altruism]] - [[Morality]] - [[My Resources/My MOCs/Creativity|Creativity]] But the main groups are as follows: - [[Exploration]] - [[Love]] - [[Purpose]] - [[Self-transcendence]] ### Benefits - These traits are used to determine fulfillment and engagement in life - ![[Transcend#^uppja0]] ## Practices - Maslow's list [[Transcend#^1s3kt7]] ## Queries ### Notes ```dataview list from [[]] AND !outgoing([[]]) AND !#input AND !#thought AND !"Hidden" sort file.mtime desc ``` ### Inputs ```dataview table Tags as Type, Links, Created from [[]] AND #input AND !"Hidden" sort file.mtime desc ``` ### Thoughts ```dataview table Created from [[]] AND #thought AND !"Hidden" sort file.mtime desc ``` # References [^1]: ![[Transcend#^w912nx]]