Pregledni rad

https://doi.org/10.21857/yvjrdcdvzy

The Meaning of Life and the Process of Self-Actualization

Zoran Salopek ; Međunrodni institut za emocionalnu zrelost, Vrhovec 18/1, 10000 Zagreb *
Vida Demarin ; Hrvatska akademija znanosti i umjetnosti, Zagreb, Hrvatska

* Dopisni autor.

Sažetak

This paper explains and analyzes the relationship between the meaning and purpose of life and emotional maturation as a path toward self-actualization. In addition, it presents a new model of self-actualization, a new model of maturity levels, connecting them through the lens of emotional maturation - consciousness. Central to this process is the role of the ego, viewed as emotional inexperience that creates a false identity to compensate for feelings of inferiority created by this inexperience. Emotional maturity arises from confronting ego-driven fears and challenges, which foster learning and the development of self-actualization skills, including selflessness, perseverance, acceptance, and forgiveness. Furthermore, the paper critiques existing maturity models and proposes a new map of emotional maturity levels. This progression highlights that true maturity involves silencing the ego thru emotional knowledge and embracing inner balance.

Ključne riječi

Meaning and purpose of life; Self-actualization; Ego; Emotional maturation

Hrčak ID:

333437

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/333437

Datum izdavanja:

25.6.2025.

Podaci na drugim jezicima: hrvatski

Posjeta: 1.192 *