Self-actualization from Maslow's Pyramid - Practically Spiritual Post by BarusteemCreated with Sketch.

in #blog6 years ago

IMG_1270.JPG

I appreciate the concepts put forth by Maslow's hierarchy of needs pyramid. Here are some qualities of an Actualized Actualizer.

I am wondering, do you think these qualities are accurate?
How many of these qualities do you feel you possess or strive for?

Characteristics of self-actualizers:

  1. They perceive reality efficiently and can tolerate uncertainty;
  2. Accept themselves and others for what they are;
  3. Spontaneous in thought and action;
  4. Problem-centered (not self-centered);
  5. Unusual sense of humor;
  6. Able to look at life objectively;
  7. Highly creative;
  8. Resistant to enculturation, but not purposely unconventional;
  9. Concerned for the welfare of humanity;
  10. Capable of deep appreciation of basic life-experience;
  11. Establish deep satisfying interpersonal relationships with a few people;
  12. Peak experiences;
  13. Need for privacy;
  14. Democratic attitudes;
  15. Strong moral/ethical standards.

Behavior leading to self-actualization:
(a) Experiencing life like a child, with full absorption and concentration;
(b) Trying new things instead of sticking to safe paths;
(c) Listening to your own feelings in evaluating experiences instead of the voice of tradition, authority or the majority;
(d) Avoiding pretense ('game playing') and being honest;
(e) Being prepared to be unpopular if your views do not coincide with those of the majority;
(f) Taking responsibility and working hard;
(g) Trying to identify your defenses and having the courage to give them up.

IMG_1287.JPG

by Baru
Hope to reads your thoughts about this topic.

Sort:  

Yeah Maslow was optimistic about human nature unlike Freud. :)

I agree. Maslow seemed to encourage people to be their best and to realistically take care of their own personal needs. I perceive that he inspired people to be self-relient.

Congratulations @jedibaru, this post is the forth most rewarded post (based on pending payouts) in the last 12 hours written by a Dust account holder (accounts that hold between 0 and 0.01 Mega Vests). The total number of posts by Dust account holders during this period was 12063 and the total pending payments to posts in this category was $1256.25. To see the full list of highest paid posts across all accounts categories, click here.

If you do not wish to receive these messages in future, please reply stop to this comment.

Thank you for this information.

Coin Marketplace

STEEM 0.29
TRX 0.12
JST 0.033
BTC 64561.16
ETH 3244.42
USDT 1.00
SBD 3.91