Discovering and Creating Your Authentic Self
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- Опубліковано 16 лис 2024
- Learn how to develop an authentic identity while still feeling a sense of connection and belonging. This video explores the ideas of two important 20th-century psychologists, Erich Fromm and Rollo May. Fromm argues that societal and cultural influences can stifle authenticity and lead to feelings of alienation, but individuals have the potential to be authentic through self-awareness and self-examination. Fromm balances the need for conformity with individuality, encouraging individuals to reflect on their own values and beliefs, be open to change and make conscious decisions about societal norms. Gain insights into the process of self-discovery and self-expression through mindfulness and introspection.
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As a fellow "self creation" coach that helps people with self-confidence and social anxiety, I couldn't agree more. So much of the work is uncovering what's already there and suppressed by interpretations of societal belief systems. It's really like the uncovering of a diamond with people to get their true expression to come out, that they;ve deeply desired often for years or decades to let out. It's such an amazing process to witness.
And as always, your videos are always so on point. Just love your stuff Bruce.
Lots of information packed into less than 15 minutes....Awesome. Last year, my New Year's resolution was to do something amazing every month. Something different and/or outside my comfort zone. I recorded the item each month at the bottom of my calendar and sometimes took more detailed notes in a separate journal. After 12 months, I reflected on all the experiences I had at the end of the year. Surprisingly, I learned so much about my "authentic" self that I am continuing the practice this year. The items don't have to be what anyone else would consider amazing, just me. It may be doing something I thought would be fun to try but kept putting it off or something kind of risky, could be a planned activity or how I handled myself in an unexpected difficult situation, etc. Thanks for posting!
I love this. It’s a great illustration of how being authentic is partly about self-examination and part about self-creations and discovery.
a spiritual awakening is what new people like to call it these days.
One of our company values is Authentic. We're told to should bring our "authentic self" to work, but I wonder how many have given this much thought. I definitely have more than one "self": work self, home self, friend self, family self. Finding the balance in all of this complexity can be exhausting! Thank you for helping me through. (Is that a UA-cam award on your bookshelf? 113K subscribers is nothing to sneeze at! Congrats!!)
HI Sharon. I so appreciate how you almost always comment! The issue you raise about our multiple role identities (each authentic within its own sphere of activity) is fundamental to modern life and is a main reason why we can’t endorse any simple notion of authenticity, especially one that boils down to having only one true self.
Imagine what the world would be like if we all did this? ... Sounds really balanced and conscious, love this.
Wow, it's almost like you knew exactly what I needed to hear lol. Thank you for the video!
Glad it was helpful!
this was so soothing, the fact that it takes work and it's ok to feel lost, to not know who you are or want to be, not fom a career stand point but from an identity perspective, is just what I needed my whole life, tho I only just now found out. also the fact that you reap what you sow is also very satisfying imo, thank you!!
Love your videos! Thanks with a lot of respect to your genuine motivation to help others!
I appreciate that!
This is an amazing video. I learned all these lessons at Landmark Worldwide some 30 years ago and I take for granted how lucky I am to be well steeped in this way of thinking from a young age. My life has been quite clear, and baggage free because of it, and I’m really glad your channel is here for people who aren’t ready to invest three days into a course. Brava. Keep it up. 🙏🏻
I have a good friend who taught me about Landmark. I especially like their idea of completing incompletions. EST and then Landmark sometimes get called a cult, but my impression is that they are an integral part of the "human potential" movement that started in the 60s and continues, under a different name, still.
@@HowCommunicationWorks thank you for acknowledging the pros and cons of the education and it’s origins. It’s unfortunate when a few bad apples ruin it for the whole bunch. There are definitely people who have participated and promoted it in cult-like fashion, which doesn’t do anyone any favors. Me, I’m not one for kool-Aid. Lol.
Great stuff, Bruce.
Thank you sir
Wow long time no see!
So the process of how we navigate a dynamic Society through Objective compliance on artificial social norms and own instincts could help us to form and develop our own identity instead of making an artificial one? And could help us to avoid ensuing unnecessary harm from those who have a strict adherence to artificial norms?
Fromm was a psychoanalyst.
Wikipedia describes Fromm as a “German social psychologist, psychoanalyst, sociologist, humanistic philosopher, and democratic socialist.”
@@HowCommunicationWorks exactly. Im German and we learn about him in School