mazlows says the ultimate goal in life is self actualization, how do you know when you reach it?
2006-07-05 15:36:55 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Anthropology
Many psychologists consider the Humanist concept of "self- actualization" to be more of a motivational tool than an actual, achievable goal. Maslow's original "pyramid" was drawn upside-down, signifying that, as you fulfill each level in the pyramid, the potential problems and obstacles that may keep you from getting to the next level increase greatly. The higher the level, the more abstraction involved in fulfilling those needs. The road to self-actualization is ideally puctuated with "peak experiences" (positive, life-changing experiences). Peak experiences help you to move through the hierarchy more efficiently because we tend to want to repeat them, so they help us sort through the trivial or non-significant obstacles by mere comparison.
Personally, I believe that there are people out there who may be close to self-actualization. However, it may be impossible to really know if they have achieved it, because the judgement would be made by another person...and probably by a person who admires them.
2006-07-05 19:11:16 · answer #1 · answered by lucid_anomaly 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
nah..i'm still in the selfish acceptance stage.
i'm in the i need love, affection and group association part.
i think self actualization is when you aren't self obsorbed, obsessed and selfish. its also when you are giving more to the community than to yourself. and have found your place in the world.
most people never reach that stage. its reserved for only a few who wish to see beyond themselves and embrace others.
2006-07-06 00:26:04 · answer #2 · answered by reemsh_2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't learn everything there is to be learned ever. The purpose of self-actualixation is to accept what you are in the standing of the universe and it's grand scheme. You would understand that if you ever acheived self-actualization..
DUH
2006-07-05 22:42:06 · answer #3 · answered by jimmyrm_25 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I'm still on cursed level 1 (physiological). Need more beer to move to level 2. Stay tuned.
2006-07-05 22:40:20 · answer #4 · answered by Regularguy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give the points to Lucid Anomoly. He's right on the nose.
2006-07-06 22:40:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when I actually had to pay these bills then I realized Im not a kid anymore
2006-07-05 22:41:55 · answer #6 · answered by jcleann13 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will know when it happens, "how" is hard to describe, but you will definately know!
:)
Yes, I'm there..its still its crazy but I like it ;)
2006-07-05 22:39:53 · answer #7 · answered by Jill A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What did you say Buddah?
2006-07-05 22:39:48 · answer #8 · answered by ssskylark 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i did, the anser is in your qn, read mazlows.
2006-07-05 22:40:27 · answer #9 · answered by gentileworld 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when ur @ peace in ur heart
2006-07-05 22:44:31 · answer #10 · answered by Love Exists? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋