The Point of Existence: Transformations of Narcissism in Self-Realization

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Shambhala Publications, Sep 5, 2000 - Self-Help - 636 pages
The founder of the Diamond Approach to Self-Realization examines narcissism through a spiritual lens, presenting it as our greatest barrier to understanding our truest self
 
In this book, the author explores the underlying spiritual understanding of narcissism. He presents a detailed map of the steps involved in working through barriers that prevent us from recognizing the most essential nature of our true identity.
 
“Almaas is one of the most significant voices for a new and remarkably integrated spiritual vision. His work connects the personal, the universal, the psychological and the spiritual not as pieces put together, but as the inseparable mandala of the sacred that we are. I respect his work to the highest degree and commend it to anyone interested in living the life of the spirit.” —Jack Kornfield, Ph.D., author of After the Ecstasy, the Laundry
 

Contents

Introduction to the Diamond Mind Series
SelfRealization and the Narcissism of Everyday Life
Views of Self and Theories of Narcissism
Ego Structure and Essence
Characteristics and Development of Central
Narcissism Chapter 15 Manifestations of Central Narcissism
The Development of Narcissism
Factors in the Development of Narcissism
The Empty Shell and Fakeness
The Narcissistic Wound
The Great Betrayal
Narcissistic Rage
The Great Chasm and Black Space
Love in the Transformation of Narcissism
Realization of the Essential Identity
BOOK THREE FORMS OF NARCISSISM AND DIMENSIONS OF REALIZATION

Specific Environmental Factors
The Process of the Development of Narcissism
The Truth of the Grandiose Self
The Phases of the Development of Narcissism
Essence and Narcissistic Transferences
Meaninglessness and the Flame
Idealizing Transference
Narcissistic Helplessness
Support and Being
Essential Origins of Idealization
Transformations of Narcissism
The Need to Be Seen
The Mirror Transference
The Developmental Spectrum of Narcissism
Dimensions of SelfRealization
The Essential Identity in Spiritual Traditions
C G Jung and the Spiritual Dimension of Self
Levels of Conceptualization
The Bipolar Self and Ego Structure
Understanding and Experience
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Book Three Notes
Notes
Index
About the Author
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A. H. Almaas is the pen name of Hameed Ali, the Kuwaiti-born originator of the Diamond Approach, who has been guiding individuals and groups in Colorado, California, and Europe since 1976. He is the author of many books, including The Power of Divine ErosThe Unfolding Now, Runaway Realization, and the Diamond Heart series.

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