the act of a thing turning into a thing beyond itself through [[Transframing]]. in terms of self-improvement, it means to become a more real and higher potential self which allows us to see reality more. it is an intrinsically driven pursuit. it is something we naturally move towards through our desires and values. it grounds us. mix of it becoming a phenomenon that shines your subjectivity, but also leaving your world and framing, which help contribute to the realness we need to develop our self-esteem to see self-transcendence as something desirable. this is because [[Propositional knowing is not enough for wisdom]] This allows for more [[Peak experiences]] of immersion in life. ## Practices - [[Improve salience landscape by internalizing role models]] ## Altruistic - Beyond [[Self-Actualization]] - [[Buddhism]] Bodhisattva path of enlightenment - Beyond basic needs and fulfillment from growth - Tied to a [[Mission]] beyond themselves - ![[Transcend#^2tr0d8]] - ![[Transcend#^23y1dn]] - Uniqueness comes from continuing to evolve beyond your previous unique self ## Characteristics - Full list [[Transcend#^uzo9yt]] - Pursuit of peak and plateau experiences, from growth or connectedness. The thing most valued. - Naturally conversational in the language of [[Being mode]] - Seeing sacred in the secular - Is this [[Meta-meaning]] - Constant reference of eternity - ![[Transcend#^25quw0]] - Can recognize each other and can quickly develop deep relationships through mutual understanding - More responsive to beauty, even if contrarian - Also applicable to every person, even D or B - Self-actualize beyond health or practical reasons, very holistic in how they view the world - Reminds me of [[Everything is connected]] mindset from polymaths - [[Infinite games]] over [[Zero-sum markets]] - Transcend ego often - I think my biggest problem right now in terms of [[Discipline]] - More respected as a "great person" - Innovators - Less happy due to B-sadness, potentially because their visions can be so detached from reality and the way other people see the world - no need for evil, why can't we just have a bright world - Wisdom is deeply needed, view mystery as attractive and challenging - Can discern who is creative - In relation to what? someone unoriginal and ill-intented? - More prepared and understanding of evil - see themselves as a vessel for something greater - Did experience this [[my current hedonism stems from a past of lacking self-esteem during altruistic pursuits]] - Highly spiritual - Do not have a strong identity that people understand - Tao-like, highly accepting since everything is so beautiful, not wanting to change it - Find jobs that increase chance for [[Peak experiences]]