Personal Self vs Higher Self in Psychosynthesis – Roberto Assagioli’s Teachings
Let’s Talk Self-MasteryShow Notes
In this extended talk, I explore one of the most profound teachings in psychosynthesis: the distinction between the personal self—the conscious “I” at the center of our experience—and the Higher Self, our transcendent source of meaning, wisdom, and love.
Based on the same presentation I gave at the International Psychosynthesis Conference in Italy (2024), this recording goes deeper into Roberto Assagioli’s core ideas. You’ll discover how the personal self functions as the loving, willing observer—and how awakening to the Higher Self can become a guiding force in your life.
This lecture includes: • The six core assumptions about the self in psychosynthesis • How to experience the “I” as pure presence—unchanging and contentless • The stages of I-consciousness and the journey toward Self-realization • Why Assagioli placed the Higher Self in the superconscious • How to use disidentification as a practical spiritual exercise
Whether you’re on a path of spiritual growth or just starting your psychosynthesis journey, this episode offers both insight and inspiration to connect with your true inner center.
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Ressources Mentioned in Video: • Disidentification Exercise • The Study of the Self (Article) • The Study of the Self (Audio Lecture) • Why You Are Not the Body According to Assagioli • Related YouTube Video: Transcendent Experiences
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction to the Personal and Higher Self 01:49 – Exploring the Mystery of the Self in Psychosynthesis 04:14 – Assagioli’s Six Core Assumptions about the ‘I’ 09:12 – The Observer vs. the Observed: Disidentification 15:00 – The Timeless and Unchanging Nature of the Self 29:33 – The Higher Self as a Transcendent Being 38:02 – Why Assagioli Places the Higher Self in the Superconscious
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