Congruence
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Congruence
'Congruence is the psychological and spiritual state wherein a person’s external expression, internal experience, and core essence (i.e., Spiritual Ego) are in harmonious alignment. Originating in the work of Carl Rogers, congruence was initially defined as the therapist's authenticity and internal consistency—i.e., not presenting a false front or mask in therapeutic relationships. It applies, however, to all relationships.[1] Rogers understood that healing required realness. In this sense, congruence opposes performative, defensive, or ideologically distorted behaviour.
Concept Map
Carl Rogers Terms
Client-Centered Therapy, Congruence, Fully Functioning Person, Growth Hypothesis
Syncretic Terms
Alignment > {{#ask:[[Is a syncretic term::Alignment]}}
Notes
In the language of the Lightning Path, congruence occurs when the Bodily Ego is aligned with the intentions, values, and awareness of the Spiritual Ego, enabling authentic thought, feeling, and action.
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Footnotes
- ↑ Rogers, Carl. A Way of Being. Houghton Mifflin, 1980.