Personal growth: The inner rewards of in-depth knowledge August 31, 2017
Posted by Dennis Mellersh in Personal Development Potential.Tags: achieving goals, Carl Jung, Insipiration, life, philosophy, self-actualization, self-esteem, writing
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In the internal work we do towards achieving our personal development potential, there can be great satisfaction in having full command over one aspect of our studies.
We often achieve significant mastery in the work we do to earn a living. We become experts in our vocation.
But because of the seemingly endless/alternate approaches to personal success and the overall complexity of the general topic of self-improvement, it can sometimes seem that we are putting in a lot of effort, but not making much progress towards achieving our goals.
We might say that all of our work “makes us a better person” but we still seek something more definitive and concrete.
Carl Jung in writing about psychology said:
“Our profession is such that one has to deal with many subjects. But this gives one the feeling of being an amateur in all things. That is why I wanted to study at least one area thoroughly down to its roots – and that (area) was alchemy.”
Perhaps we should each choose one area of personal development to investigate and study it more thoroughly.
Doing so might help us reach a new level of fulfilment in our journey.
— Dennis Mellersh
Building the foundations for successful personal growth April 10, 2017
Posted by Dennis Mellersh in Concept of personal growth.Tags: achieving goals, Insipiration, life, personal development potential, philosophy, self-actualization, spirituality
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By Dennis Mellersh
When faced with a major problem or a group of problems, it`s natural to look it up, to research it, to `Google it`.
Because, with the Internet in particular, we know there’s bound to be some answers out there.
But in self-improvement, acquiring detailed knowledge of personal growth principles is only part of the solution we need.
If we aren`t vigilant, excessive study of personal development theory can end up being a substitute for taking concrete action on our problems.
It makes sense to research the medical symptoms we have been experiencing, but it`s essential to see the doctor as well.
Reading or watching videos about how to write is important, but it’s vital to make ourselves write a few words, lines, sentences each day.
It’s logical to absorb as much information as we can about spirituality, but if we don`t practise it through actions, we are engaged in a superficial exercise.
Action is the foundation of any successful self-actualization effort.
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