mindfulness Archives - Self-Transcendence

A Guide to Meditation

Meditation is a practice that involves focusing one’s attention on a single object, thought, sensation, or activity. Meditation can be classified into two main types: concentrative and mindfulness. Concentrative meditation involves narrowing one’s awareness to a specific point of focus, such as a mantra, a breath, a sound, or a visual image. Mindfulness meditation involves expanding one’s awareness to the present moment, without judging or reacting to any thoughts, feelings, or sensations that arise.

By Barra, 10 hours20 December 2025 ago

Human Thinking

Aspirational qualities

People who are self-transcendent tend to have aspirational qualities because they are motivated by values, goals, and ideals that transcend their own self-interest.

By Barra, 2 days18 December 2025 ago

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What is Meditation and Mindfulness?

Meditation and mindfulness meditation are both ways of training attention so the mind becomes steadier, clearer, and kinder.

By Barra, 2 weeks ago

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Active Imagination

The Coping Paradox: A Theory of Masked Coping and Cognitive Overload

In the Coping Paradox, the paradox lies in the fact that coping is both necessary for resilience and, when unmanaged, a source of vulnerability.

By Barra, 1 month8 November 2025 ago

Attachment Theory

Nature

In this article, we will provide an introduction to these two concepts and discuss how they relate to each other and to human well-being.

By Barra, 1 month6 November 2025 ago

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Binary Thinking

Binary thinking

In this article, we will look into the dangers that are inherent in binary thinking, and look at ways these can be avoided.

By Barra, 8 months ago

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Adult Self-Transcendence Inventory

Window of Tolerance

The concept of the Window of Tolerance was introduced by Dan Siegel, a clinical professor of psychiatry. This idea describes the optimal zone of arousal where a person can effectively manage their emotions and respond to stress.

By Barra, 10 months3 March 2025 ago

Organismic Self

Organismic Processes and the Organismic Self

Carl Rogers, in his person-centred approach to therapy, emphasized the inherent potential for growth within each individual. He believed that individuals possess a natural drive towards self-actualization (Rogers, 1961), a process of becoming the best version of oneself. This drive is rooted in what he called Organismic Processes – the innate, biological tendencies that guide our development and well-being.

By Barra, 10 months23 February 2025 ago