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	<blockquote class="definition">In Abraham Maslow’s Framework, the '''Real Self''' represents an individual’s most authentic and true nature—an ideal state where one’s thoughts, emotions, and actions align harmoniously with their deepest identity, values, and potential. ~~The~~ Real Self is uncovered through processes of self-actualization, where individuals overcome societal conditioning and their own insecurities to reach their fullest, most genuine expression.<ref>Maslow, A. H. ''The Farther Reaches of Human Nature'' New York: Viking, 1971. p. 30-1</ref></blockquote>		<blockquote class="definition">In Abraham Maslow’s Framework, the '''Real Self''' represents an individual’s most authentic and true nature—an ideal state where one’s thoughts, emotions, and actions align harmoniously with their deepest identity, values, and potential. In Maslow's frame, the Real Self is uncovered through processes of self-actualization, where individuals meet needs and overcome societal conditioning and their own insecurities to reach their fullest, most genuine expression (i.e., attain .<ref>Maslow, A. H. ''The Farther Reaches of Human Nature'' New York: Viking, 1971. p. 30-1</ref></blockquote>

	==~~Abraham Maslow Terms~~==		== Concept Map ==

	{{#ask:[[Is a term::~~Abraham Maslow~~]]}}		=== Key Terms===

			[[Eupsychia]] > {{#ask:[[Is a key term::Eupsychia]]\|format=ul}}

			[[Eupsychian Theory]] > {{#ask:[[Is a key term::Eupsychian Theory]]\|format=ul}}

			[[Real Self]] > {{#ask:[[Is a key term::Real Self]]\|format=ul}}

	==Syncretic Terms==		===Syncretic Terms===

	[[Spiritual Ego]] > {{#ask:[[Is a syncretic term::Spiritual ~~Egos~~]]}}		[[Spiritual Ego]] > {{#ask:[[Is a syncretic term::Spiritual Ego]]}}

	==Related LP Terms==		===Related LP Terms===

	[[~~Spiritual Ego~~]] > {{#ask:[[Is a related LP term::~~Spiritual Ego~~]]}}		[['Real Self]] > {{#ask:[[Is a related LP term::'Real Self]]}}

	==Non-LP Related Terms==		===Non-LP Related Terms===

	[[~~Normalcy~~]] > {{#ask:[[Is a related term::~~Spiritual Ego~~]]}}		[['Real Self]] > {{#ask:[[Is a related term::'Real Self]]}}

	==Notes==		==Notes==

	~~"Thinking in this way has had for me at least the one special advantage of directing my attention sharply~~ to ~~what I called at~~		The Real Self is important and healthy people, according to Maslow, are [[Alignment\|aligned]] and [[Connected]] with this self. By contrast, mentally and emotionally unwell people are misaligned and disconnected from this inner Real Self.
	~~first "the impulse voices" but which had better be called more generally something like the "inner signals" (or cues or stimuli). I had not realized sufficiently that in most neuroses~~, and ~~in many other disturbances as well~~, ~~the inner signals become weak or even disappear entirely (as in the severely obsessional person)~~ and~~/or~~ are not "heard" or ''cannot'' be heard. At the extreme we have the experientially empty person, the zombie, the one with empty insides. Recovering the self ''must'', as a sine qua non, include the recovery of the ability to have and ~~to recognize these~~ inner ~~signals, to know what and whom one likes and dislikes. what is enjoyable and what is not, when to eat and when not to, when to sleep, when to urinate, when to rest~~.

	The experientially empty person, lacking these directives from within, these voices of the ~~[[Real Self]]]~~, must turn to outer		<blockquote>Thinking in this way has had for me at least the one special advantage of directing my attention sharply to what I called at first "the impulse voices" but which had better be called more generally something like the "inner signals" (or cues or stimuli). I had not realized sufficiently that in most neuroses, and in many other disturbances as well, the inner signals become weak or even disappear entirely (as in the severely obsessional person) and/or are not "heard" or ''cannot'' be heard. At the extreme we have the experientially empty person, the zombie, the one with empty insides. Recovering the self ''must'', as a sine qua non, include the recovery of the ability to have and to recognize these inner signals, to know what and whom one likes and dislikes. what is enjoyable and what is not, when to eat and when not to, when to sleep, when to urinate, when to rest.
	cues for guidance, for instance eating when the clock tells him to. rather than obeying his appetite (he has none). He guides
	himself by clocks. rules, calendars. schedules. agenda. and by hints and cues from other people."<ref>Maslow, A. H. ''The Farther Reaches of Human Nature'' New York: Viking, 1971. p. 33.</ref>		The experientially empty person, lacking these directives from within, these voices of the ''real self'', must turn to outer cues for guidance, for instance eating when the clock tells him to. rather than obeying his appetite (he has none). He guides
			himself by clocks. rules, calendars. schedules. agenda. and by hints and cues from other people."<ref>Maslow, A. H. ''The Farther Reaches of Human Nature'' New York: Viking, 1971. p. 33.Italics added.</ref>
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			==Abraham Maslow Index==

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	[[Is a related term::Full Humanness\| ]]		[[Is a related term::Full Humanness\| ]]
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	==Notes==		==Notes==

	~~See Horney <ref>Horney~~, ~~Karen. Neurosis~~ and ~~Human Growth: Karen Horney: 9780393307757: Gateway - Amazon~~.Ca. ~~WW Norton~~, ~~1991. https://amzn~~.to~~/2IQj2Yy~~.~~</ref>~~		"Thinking in this way has had for me at least the one special advantage of directing my attention sharply to what I called at
			first "the impulse voices" but which had better be called more generally something like the "inner signals" (or cues or stimuli). I had not realized sufficiently that in most neuroses, and in many other disturbances as well, the inner signals become weak or even disappear entirely (as in the severely obsessional person) and/or are not "heard" or ''cannot'' be heard. At the extreme we have the experientially empty person, the zombie, the one with empty insides. Recovering the self ''must'', as a sine qua non, include the recovery of the ability to have and to recognize these inner signals, to know what and whom one likes and dislikes. what is enjoyable and what is not, when to eat and when not to, when to sleep, when to urinate, when to rest.

	~~Maslow felt that moving one towards [[Full Humanness]] required being aware of one's True Self.<ref>Maslow, A. H. ''~~The ~~Farther Reaches of Human Nature'' New York: Viking~~, ~~1971. p. 31.</ref>~~		The experientially empty person, lacking these directives from within, these voices of the [[Real Self]]], must turn to outer
			cues for guidance, for instance eating when the clock tells him to. rather than obeying his appetite (he has none). He guides
	#Self-Actualization: Maslow proposed that reaching the Real Self requires meeting one’s deficiency needs, allowing individuals to focus on growth needs (self-actualization needs). This leads to authenticity, autonomy, and a fully realized expression of one's abilities and aspirations.		himself by clocks. rules, calendars. schedules. agenda. and by hints and cues from other people."<ref>Maslow, A. H. ''The Farther Reaches of Human Nature'' New York: Viking, 1971. p. 33.</ref>
	~~#Differentiation~~ from False Self: The Real Self contrasts with the False Self or "mask," an identity molded by external pressures, expectations, and unfulfilled needs. While the False Self may reflect a version of oneself adapted to social roles and expectations, ~~the Real Self transcends~~ these ~~limitations.~~
	~~#Peak Experiences: Moments~~ of ~~connection with~~ the Real Self ~~often occur in what Maslow described as “peak experiences”—profound~~, ~~transformative moments when individuals feel deeply connected~~ to ~~their values, purpose, and creative potential.~~

	~~In the Lightning Path framework~~, ~~Maslow's Real Self aligns closely with~~ the ~~Spiritual Ego—a powerful, genuine core identity~~. ~~Both frameworks suggest that meeting basic needs, fostering safe environments, and engaging in meaningful experiences can facilitate deeper alignment with the Real Self~~.

	~~"Maslow was always committed to the view that self-actualization is the actualization of the 'self'~~.~~"<Ref>Daniels~~, M. ~~“The Development of the Concept of Self-Actualization in the Writings of Abraham Maslow~~.~~” Current Psychological Perspectives 2 (1982): 71~~.~~</ref>~~

	~~The Purpose of the "good civilization was to satisfy human needs so that the "Real Self could grow up~~ and ~~flourish~~" <ref>~~Weidman~~, ~~Nadine~~. ~~2023. "Abraham Maslow, Utopian Realist~~." ''~~Journal~~ of ~~Humanistic Psychology~~'' ~~63(4)~~:~~438–58~~. p. ~~441. doi: 10.1177/00221678211007670~~.</ref>

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	<blockquote class="definition">In Abraham Maslow’s Framework, the '''Real Self''' represents an individual’s most authentic and true nature—an ideal state where one’s thoughts, emotions, and actions align harmoniously with their deepest identity, values, and potential. The Real Self is uncovered through processes of self-actualization, where individuals overcome societal conditioning and their own insecurities to reach their fullest, most genuine expression.<ref>Maslow, A. H. ''The Farther Reaches of Human Nature'' New York: Viking, 1971. p. 30=1</ref></blockquote>		<blockquote class="definition">In Abraham Maslow’s Framework, the '''Real Self''' represents an individual’s most authentic and true nature—an ideal state where one’s thoughts, emotions, and actions align harmoniously with their deepest identity, values, and potential. The Real Self is uncovered through processes of self-actualization, where individuals overcome societal conditioning and their own insecurities to reach their fullest, most genuine expression.<ref>Maslow, A. H. ''The Farther Reaches of Human Nature'' New York: Viking, 1971. p. 30-1</ref></blockquote>

	==Abraham Maslow Terms==		==Abraham Maslow Terms==
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	See Horney <ref>Horney, Karen. Neurosis and Human Growth: Karen Horney: 9780393307757: Gateway - Amazon.Ca. WW Norton, 1991. https://amzn.to/2IQj2Yy.</ref>		See Horney <ref>Horney, Karen. Neurosis and Human Growth: Karen Horney: 9780393307757: Gateway - Amazon.Ca. WW Norton, 1991. https://amzn.to/2IQj2Yy.</ref>

			Maslow felt that moving one towards [[Full Humanness]] required being aware of one's True Self.<ref>Maslow, A. H. ''The Farther Reaches of Human Nature'' New York: Viking, 1971. p. 31.</ref>

	#Self-Actualization: Maslow proposed that reaching the Real Self requires meeting one’s deficiency needs, allowing individuals to focus on growth needs (self-actualization needs). This leads to authenticity, autonomy, and a fully realized expression of one's abilities and aspirations.		#Self-Actualization: Maslow proposed that reaching the Real Self requires meeting one’s deficiency needs, allowing individuals to focus on growth needs (self-actualization needs). This leads to authenticity, autonomy, and a fully realized expression of one's abilities and aspirations.
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			<blockquote class="definition">In Abraham Maslow’s Framework, the '''Real Self''' represents an individual’s most authentic and true nature—an ideal state where one’s thoughts, emotions, and actions align harmoniously with their deepest identity, values, and potential. The Real Self is uncovered through processes of self-actualization, where individuals overcome societal conditioning and their own insecurities to reach their fullest, most genuine expression.<ref>Maslow, A. H. ''The Farther Reaches of Human Nature'' New York: Viking, 1971. p. 30=1</ref></blockquote>

			==Abraham Maslow Terms==

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			==Syncretic Terms==

			[[Spiritual Ego]] > {{#ask:[[Is a syncretic term::Spiritual Egos]]}}

			==Related LP Terms==

			[[Spiritual Ego]] > {{#ask:[[Is a related LP term::Spiritual Ego]]}}

			==Non-LP Related Terms==

			[[Normalcy]] > {{#ask:[[Is a related term::Spiritual Ego]]}}

	==Notes==		==Notes==

	See Horney <ref>Horney, Karen. Neurosis and Human Growth: Karen Horney: 9780393307757: Gateway - Amazon.Ca. WW Norton, 1991. https://amzn.to/2IQj2Yy.</ref>		See Horney <ref>Horney, Karen. Neurosis and Human Growth: Karen Horney: 9780393307757: Gateway - Amazon.Ca. WW Norton, 1991. https://amzn.to/2IQj2Yy.</ref>

			#Self-Actualization: Maslow proposed that reaching the Real Self requires meeting one’s deficiency needs, allowing individuals to focus on growth needs (self-actualization needs). This leads to authenticity, autonomy, and a fully realized expression of one's abilities and aspirations.
			#Differentiation from False Self: The Real Self contrasts with the False Self or "mask," an identity molded by external pressures, expectations, and unfulfilled needs. While the False Self may reflect a version of oneself adapted to social roles and expectations, the Real Self transcends these limitations.
			#Peak Experiences: Moments of connection with the Real Self often occur in what Maslow described as “peak experiences”—profound, transformative moments when individuals feel deeply connected to their values, purpose, and creative potential.

			In the Lightning Path framework, Maslow's Real Self aligns closely with the Spiritual Ego—a powerful, genuine core identity. Both frameworks suggest that meeting basic needs, fostering safe environments, and engaging in meaningful experiences can facilitate deeper alignment with the Real Self.

	"Maslow was always committed to the view that self-actualization is the actualization of the 'self'."<Ref>Daniels, M. “The Development of the Concept of Self-Actualization in the Writings of Abraham Maslow.” Current Psychological Perspectives 2 (1982): 71.</ref>		"Maslow was always committed to the view that self-actualization is the actualization of the 'self'."<Ref>Daniels, M. “The Development of the Concept of Self-Actualization in the Writings of Abraham Maslow.” Current Psychological Perspectives 2 (1982): 71.</ref>

	The Purpose of the "good civilization was to satisfy human needs so that the "Real Self could grow up and flourish" <ref>Weidman, Nadine. 2023. "Abraham Maslow, Utopian Realist." ''Journal of Humanistic Psychology'' 63(4):438–58. p. 441. doi: 10.1177/00221678211007670.</ref>		The Purpose of the "good civilization was to satisfy human needs so that the "Real Self could grow up and flourish" <ref>Weidman, Nadine. 2023. "Abraham Maslow, Utopian Realist." ''Journal of Humanistic Psychology'' 63(4):438–58. p. 441. doi: 10.1177/00221678211007670.</ref>




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	"Maslow was always committed to the view that self-actualization is the actualization of the 'self'."<Ref>Daniels, M. “The Development of the Concept of Self-Actualization in the Writings of Abraham Maslow.” Current Psychological Perspectives 2 (1982): 71.</ref>		"Maslow was always committed to the view that self-actualization is the actualization of the 'self'."<Ref>Daniels, M. “The Development of the Concept of Self-Actualization in the Writings of Abraham Maslow.” Current Psychological Perspectives 2 (1982): 71.</ref>

			The Purpose of the "good civilization was to satisfy human needs so that the "Real Self could grow up and flourish" <ref>Weidman, Nadine. 2023. "Abraham Maslow, Utopian Realist." ''Journal of Humanistic Psychology'' 63(4):438–58. p. 441. doi: 10.1177/00221678211007670.</ref>




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			==Notes==

	See Horney <ref>Horney, Karen. Neurosis and Human Growth: Karen Horney: 9780393307757: Gateway - Amazon.Ca. WW Norton, 1991. https://amzn.to/2IQj2Yy.</ref>		See Horney <ref>Horney, Karen. Neurosis and Human Growth: Karen Horney: 9780393307757: Gateway - Amazon.Ca. WW Norton, 1991. https://amzn.to/2IQj2Yy.</ref>

			"Maslow was always committed to the view that self-actualization is the actualization of the 'self'."<Ref>Daniels, M. “The Development of the Concept of Self-Actualization in the Writings of Abraham Maslow.” Current Psychological Perspectives 2 (1982): 71.</ref>

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