You Are The Supreme Authority
In this article, we will present an overview of a profoundly new epistemology that gives humans the power to be their own superior authorities.
The author chose the following title because each person is the authority on their own mind. We are our own supreme authorities.
This blog post will include information about how people can rise up as their own authority and learn how to live fearlessly by controlling personal fears and phobias, trying new things, and spreading positivity rather than negativity. The blog post will also include personal anecdotes from the author about his experiences in self-actualization. The article will also include a survey which gauges the readers' levels of self-actualization. The blog post is related to humanistic psychology, pessimism, and self-help.
The author chose the following keywords because they reflect the content of the blog post above: philosophy, religion, self help, psychology, optimism.
The article's targets are people who have trouble controlling their own fears and phobias but want to control them for better living. The article can be used for educational purposes if it is used in a classroom setting to teach about humanistic psychology or personal growth from a psychological point of view. The article can also be used for personal education and to motivate people to better control their fears and phobias so they can lead a more fulfilling life.
Article body:
"Every human being is the supreme authority on their own mind." – Rollo May (1909–1994)
"We have no more right to consume happiness without producing it than to consume wealth without producing it." - Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)
"Freedom is nothing else but a chance to be better." - Hans-Georg Gadamer (1900–2002)
"Complex problems have simple, easy-to-understand wrong answers. Simple problems have complex, difficult-to-understand right answers." - John R. Searle (1932–)
This blog article will discuss how humans can self-actualize, which is a term made famous by Abraham Maslow in his classic book "Motivation and Personality". Maslow was a humanistic psychologist who was interested in self-actualization, how people grow to their highest potentials, particularly healthy growth. We will train ourselves to live fearlessly by controlling our fears and phobias. We will also learn how to try new things and spread more positivity instead of negativity. Self-actualization also has a strong connection with humanistic psychology or personal growth. The article will also involve the survey question found below so readers can rate their level of self-actualization.
"What is self-actualization? Self-actualization is a state in which the individual's potentials are realized to the fullest extent possible at the present time, and the individual is functioning as his/her own best self." – Abraham H. Maslow (1908 – 1970)
The survey question asks the readers to rate their level of self-actualization, which is determined by their aptitude for living fearlessly and trying new things.
"How would you describe your tendencies as an individual? I would describe myself as a positive person, who is open to all experiences, who is always thinking of how I can improve my life and look at life in a more positive way. This philosophy of self-actualization has made me a happier person in my everyday life." – Eric, age 21
"I consider myself open minded. At times I've been labeled as being too childish or too arrogant because of my sense of humor. I am also a very positive person who likes to laugh and enjoy myself. I believe everyone has something good about them and thus it is our job as adults to help nurture that good." - Angela, age 22
"I would describe myself as a very optimistic person. I try not to dwell on bad situations instead I focus on how I can improve myself, my life and the lives of others. This philosophy of self-actualization has helped me become a happier person in every aspect including my personal life." – Maggie, age 21
"I would describe myself as kind. Although sometimes people might look at me as being too immature or naive, this is not the case. I am a very strong minded person who enjoys being around other people. I like to make people laugh and in turn I like to laugh. This philosophy of self-actualization has had a huge impact on my life by helping me become what I am today." – John, age 21
"I would describe myself as someone who tries their best to take care of themselves and others. Sometimes I might be too overbearing because of this habit. Overall, I enjoy helping others and being there for those who need it the most." – Ryan, age 23
"I would describe myself as a logical and reasonable person. Although at times, my family thinks that I am too controlling or judgmental, which is not the case at all. I like to stay positive and help those around me. This philosophy of self-actualization has taught me to be the most compassionate person I can be." – Richard, age 23
"I am a very self-motivated person. I don't let others or circumstances dictate my life. I do what is best for myself and what is best for those around me." – Jeanie, age 23
"My friends like to refer to me as being a happy go lucky person who always tries her best not to stress over situations in her life. This philosophy of self-actualization helps me see things a bit more clearly knowing that everything happens for a reason so there is no need to worry about it. Overall, I am a very positive person who tries to keep my friends and family happy." – Catie, age 21
"I would describe myself as open minded and someone who likes to try new things. My family has always been worried that I was too serious or too critical of situations in my life because of their vast amount of concern for me. However, this philosophy has helped me become the person that I am today by giving me an overall better understanding of situations in my life." – Becca, age 17
"I would describe myself as an extrovert. I love being around people and making them laugh on a daily basis. I like to always see the good in situations and people. This philosophy of self-actualization has made me a better person by allowing me to communicate with others more openly." – Brian, age 14
"I would describe myself as a very kind listener who tries her best to resolve issues in her life. Sometimes I am a bit too serious, which causes me to over think situations that are not even worth over thinking." – Andrea, age 17
"I would describe myself as a very passionate person who enjoys living life. I will try anything once because I think it's fun!" – Mariah, age 18
"I would describe myself as someone who is easily satisfied and having fun at every turn.
Conclusion
This article is meant to be enlightening, fun and entertaining by providing readers with a better understanding of humanistic psychology and self-actualization. We invite all readers to leave comments about their experiences with self-actualization and or their overall experience with this blog.
References:
Maslow, A. H. (1943). A theory of human motivation. Psychological Review, 50(4), 370-396. Retrieved from http://psychclassics/33/maslow/motivation.htm
Maslow, A. H., & Lowery, R. (1998). Towards a psychology of being (3rd ed., rev.). Albany: State University of New York Press.
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