So why not read something that will grant you a better understanding of yourself and the world around you? Why not delve into a great tradition of literature and optimize your state of being? To that end, this is an essential
reading list that I plucked for you today from my copious library. In my estimation, if you read any of these books, the experience will nudge you ever closer to becoming a Sage.
Category: self improvement
Fascinating Psychology Lecture: How To Integrate Your Shadow Self
In this lecture, psychology professor Jordan Peterson talks about Carl Jung and his concept of the shadow. Our shadow self is similar to the “Id” concept pushed by Freud. It is our more primal and aggressive self, the part of us that we suppress when we want people to like us, and creates feelings of resentment when we are being taken advantage of.
“Brandy (You’re a fine girl)” -How to deal with Lost Love
I wonder if there’s a way to live your life experiencing all the joy that comes with relationships, while minimizing the pain? Now that would be a good question to find the answer to! And I think I have found it.
What a Sage is not – Three Common Misconceptions
I think one thing that needs to be addressed early on is the popular conception of a Sage, because this can create a mental barrier to becoming one.