Self-realization

thumb|Our own self-realization is the greatest service we can render the world. ~ Sri Ramana Maharshi thumb|The degree of the absence of thoughts is the measure of your progress towards Self-realization.~ Sri Ramana Maharshi Self-realization is an expression used in Western psychology, philosophy, and spirituality which refers to making the most of one's potential, typically via study, self-discipline, and service to humanity. Quotes Our own self-realization is the greatest service we can render the world. Sri Ramana Maharshi quoted by Goodreads The three states [of waking, dream and sleep] owe their existence to non-enquiry and enquiry puts an end to them. However much one may explain, the fact will not become clear till one attains Self-realization and wonders how one was blind to the self-evident and only existence so long. Sri Ramana Maharshi in Be As You Are, The Teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi (1985) The degree of the absence of thoughts is the measure of your progress towards Self-realization. But Self-realization itself does not admit of progress, it is ever the same. The Self remains always in realization. The obstacles are thoughts. Sri Ramana Maharshi in Be As You Are, The Teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi (1985) Maslow describes the good life as one directed towards self-actualization, the pinnacle need. Self-actualization occurs when you maximize your potential, doing the best that you are capable of doing. Maslow studied individuals whom he believed to be self-actualized, including Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein, to derive the common characteristics of the self-actualized person. Maslow: The 12 Characteristics of a Self-Actualized Person By David Sze, The Huffington Post (21 July 2015) See also The Ageless Wisdom Teachings Asceticism Bodhi (awakening), a form of Buddhist spiritual enlightenment Discipline Ego Enlightenment (spiritual) Four Noble Truths Gospel of Thomas Higher self Initiation Mantra Meditation Mysticism Now Om Philosophy The Power of Now Prayer Self-control Spirituality External links Category:philosophy Category:Mind Category:Self