This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1967.

Here Grof presents a useful model of the psyche—a model extended by his thirty years of studying non-ordinary states of consciousness. It is useful for understanding such phenomena as shamanism, mysticism, psychedelic states, spontaneous visionary experiences, and psychotic episodes. The model is also useful in explaining the dynamics of experiential psychotherapies and a variety of sociopolitical manifestations such as war and revolution. This book might have been entitled Beyond Drugs. The second part describes the principles and process of the non-pharmacological technique developed by the author and his wife, Christina, for self-exploration and for psychotherapy. Grof explores in detail the components of this technique. He describes its method, its effective mechanisms, as well as its goals and potential. Its practice is simple, since it utilizes the natural healing capacity of the psyche.

"The Buddha never compelled anybody to have blind faith in Him. He just exhorted us to depend on our own wisdom. It is not because we are born as humans that we become wise or foolish. It is because we can bring our defilements under control that we become wise, and it is because we can’t bring our defilements under control that we become foolish. We all have both good and bad qualities. Snakes, chickens, and pigs are not created for you to eat. It is in such existences that you yourself have been born before. We can’t harm anybody without harming ourselves. We can’t disturb others without disturbing ourselves. Patience means accepting. Very beautiful! Accepting both the desirable and the undesirable is the perfection of patience. You make friends with the defilements all the time, but the defilements never treat you as a friend in return. They treat you as an enemy. The Buddha never says, 'Come and believe'. He says, ‘Come and see; the wise can know, the wise can see’. ‘One who sees the Dhamma, sees me. One who sees me, sees the Dhamma’." [From a book published by Pa-Auk Meditation Centre, a Centre of Theravāda Buddhist Tradition]

Way back in 1999, I felt magnetically drawn towards a book on “Handwriting Analysis”. This accidental encounter with graphology changed my life. All my negative traits and habits that held me back, were in front of me. It was my moment of awakening. Its time you find yours! Do you feel struck in life? Have difficulty in setting and achieving goals? Or drop projects midway? Sometimes, we find ourselves stuck in life due to our inability to recognise our shortcomings. Even if we do recognise them, we find it difficult to improve. Handwriting Analysis is a secret key to our subconscious mind. It brings forth our shortcoming, toxic patterns and unrewarding habits that we may have developed over time. Take a leap towards your dreams, and reach your highest potential. Use this book as a tool for Self-Discovery, Self-Awareness and Self-Realisation. This book is designed as a simple tool to help you unravel yourself. By using it, you can learn about your self-esteem and how you project yourself in the outside world. It helps you discover your strengths and weaknesses. It presents before you a life changing tool-kit by which you can change yourself and decide on the traits you wish to develop to succeed in your chosen field. Learn, unlearn and improve your professional as well as personal lives by understanding your handwriting and signature. This book also helps you understand people and unfurl their hidden mental traits, motives and feelings.

Would You Like to Start Seeing the World Through Other People's Eyes to Understand How and Why They Think, Feel, and Act the Way They Do? Then Keep Reading... Your personality is who you are. To know yourself, you need to know your personality traits. But it's not always easy to figure ourselves out though. That's where the Enneagram comes in. It offers a TRUE understanding of your inner world and a multi-dimensional map to help you figure out what makes you tick, why you STRUGGLE in certain relationships, and how to grow into a well-adapted person. What makes the Enneagram so powerful is its ability to peel off the layers of your ego & false self. Your Enneagram Type will REVEAL your drives, motivations, fears, and desires, while enabling you to understand yourself and easily connect with others to form meaningful relationships! In this powerful Enneagram guide, you'll discover: - A simple solution to MASSIVELY transform your self-awareness & understand your core beliefs, habits, and behavior - The ultimate guide to understanding how people in your life see the world in order to build stronger relationships with them - The most VITAL aspect to increasing compassion and understanding for yourself and others - How to regain your positivity when negative thoughts or feelings start creeping in - What your strengths are, and the secret to UNLOCK your unique, authentic power - How to use your Enneagram results to lead a valuable and more fulfilling life - And much more Whether your personal challenge is self-discipline, being less tough on yourself, breaking negative thought patterns, or low self-confidence, the Enneagram will equip you with the necessary tools to overcome them in order to align your life with your deepest values! So if you're ready to uncover your core traits and learn how to stay true to yourself through deeper understanding, don't hesitate... Get this book & start your journey to self-discovery today!

Grounded in investigations conducted over the past 25 years, Adolescents’ Self-Discovery in Groups demonstrates how adolescents can become more active in society based on how they form, maintain, and evaluate groups. By collaborating with youth in a wide range of communities, Thorkildsen details the trajectory of adolescents’ development—from a primarily self-oriented perspective to beliefs about and participation in local and global activities. Focused especially on the potential of schools for catalyzing this development, this volume details youth’s affirmations and critiques of educational practices, and uses these evaluations to illustrate adolescents’ readiness to fulfill leadership responsibilities. Written for scholars, students, and professionals seeking to understand how adolescents construe their social worlds, Adolescents’ Self-Discovery in Groups makes a powerful case for group interaction being central to adolescent development.

Name Meaning Analyst: Uncovering the Power of Your Name What is a Name Meaning Analyst? The Significance of Names Understanding the History of Names The Linguistic Origins of Names Analyzing the Symbolism in Names Numerology and Name Analysis Decoding the Personality Traits in Names Revealing the Hidden Messages in Names The Emotional Impact of Names Exploring the Cultural Influences on Names Gender and Name Associations Nicknames and Their Deeper Meanings Name Changes and Their Implications Analyzing Family Name Histories The Geographical Spread of Names Name Trends and Their Evolution Discovering Your Name's Essence Unlocking the Potential in Your Name The Psychological Influence of Names Enhancing Personal Branding with Name Analysis Naming Newborns: A Profound Decision Choosing the Right Business Name Navigating Name Changes in Relationships Resolving Name-Related Conflicts Exploring the Spiritual Dimensions of Names The Power of Name Visualization Applying Name Meaning in Career Decisions Harnessing the Energy of Your Name Improving Communication through Name Insights Strengthening Interpersonal Connections Leveraging Name Meaning in Marketing Uncovering the Synchronicities in Names Name Analysis and Personal Growth Exploring the Intersections of Names and Destiny Unveiling the Hidden Talents in Names The Therapeutic Benefits of Name Meaning Integrating Name Meaning into Daily Life Transforming Negative Name Associations Honoring Ancestral Names and Legacies Optimizing the Vibration of Your Name Navigating Legal Name Changes Discovering the Archetypes in Names Applying Name Meaning in Relationships The Future of Name Meaning Analysis Conclusion: Empowering Yourself through Name Meaning