The Point of Existence: Transformations of Narcissism in Self-RealizationThe 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
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 | |
BOOK | |
Book Three Notes | |
Notes | |
About the Author | |
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The Point of Existence: Transformations of Narcissism in Self-Realization A. H. Almaas Limited preview - 2000 |
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A. H. Almaas Absolute actually alienation Almaas arises aspects Atman awareness becomes body capacity cathexis central narcissism child concept consciousness deeper defensive depth psychology development of narcissism developmental Diamond Diamond Approach differentiation dimension of experience discrimination discussion Dzogchen ego psychology ego structures egoself emotional empathic empty shell Essential Identity essential presence experienced exploration feeling of identity felt forms of narcissism functions fundamental narcissism grandiose hurt idealizing transference identified inner integration issues Kernberg Kohut loss Mahler manifestations mirror transference narcissistic disturbance narcissistic emptiness narcissistic wound need for mirroring Nisargadatta Maharaj nonconceptual normal object relations object relations theory oedipal one’s oneself oral narcissism ourselves parents pathological perception primary narcissism psychic structure psychological qualities reality realization recognize reflect representation rigpa seen self selfesteem selfidentity selfimage selfobject selfrealization selfrepresentation sense of identity soul specific spiritual stage student superego Tathagatagarbha teacher transformation truth ultimate understanding vulnerability