Just reviewing the marks of a self-actualized person according to Mazlow. Thanks, Barry Ryder for reminding me. Yes, it isnt perfect, and there are many who have problems with it, but it was revolutionary for its time. Maslows self-actualizing characteristics Efficient perceptions of reality. Self-actualizers are able to judge situations correctly and honestly. They are very sensitive to the fake and dishonest, and are free to see reality as it is. Comfortable acceptance of self, others, nature. Self-actualizers accept their own human nature with all its flaws. The shortcomings of others and the contradictions of the human condition are accepted with humor and tolerance. Reliant on own experiences and judgement. Independent, not reliant on culture and environment to form opinions and views. Spontaneous and natural. True to oneself, rather than being how others want. Task centering. Most of Maslows subjects had a mission to fulfill in life or some task or problem ‘beyond’ themselves (instead of outside of themselves) to pursue. Humanitarians such as Albert Schweitzer and Mother Teresa are considered to have possessed this quality. Autonomy. Self-actualizers are free from reliance on external authorities or other people. They tend to be resourceful and independent. Continued freshness of appreciation. The self-actualizer seems to constantly renew appreciation of lifes basic goods. A sunset or a flower will be experienced as intensely time after time as it was at first. There is an innocence of vision, like that of an artist or child. Profound interpersonal relationships. The interpersonal relationships of self-actualizers are marked by deep loving bonds. Comfort with solitude. Despite their satisfying relationships with others, self-actualizing persons value solitude and are comfortable being alone.[19] Non-hostile sense of humor. This refers to the ability to laugh at oneself. Peak experiences. All of Maslows subjects reported the frequent occurrence of peak experiences (temporary moments of self-actualization). These occasions were marked by feelings of ecstasy, harmony, and deep meaning. Self-actualizers reported feeling at one with the universe, stronger and calmer than ever before, filled with light, beautiful and good, and so forth. Socially compassionate. Possessing humanity. Few friends. Few close intimate friends rather than many surface relationships.[20] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-actualization
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