Transcendence
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Claim
Transcendence is an act of becoming, of developing ourselves towards a better "version" of ourselves, of becoming an idea, to aspire to be more, to do more.
Explanation
Transcendence is the fulfillment and creation of our potential, it is to live according to our values and practice virtues. It's about the journey, not the destination.
Transcendence is a process, not a goal. We treat ourselves as a never ending project that on the one hand needs constant refining, but on the other hand brings satisfaction.
Why it matters
Transcendence requires many attributes in order for us not to fall off the path.
Examples
We can develop transcendence by:
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Taking control - Grit enables persisting through struggle and challenge gives us the determination to continue developing ourselves despite hardships. We don't believe that we are fixed; we can change, we can grow, we can improve, and we have the power to choose who we would become. We will change over time, and we control the direction we are heading.
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Self knowledge - We must know ourselves, our thoughts and feelings; otherwise we have no idea where we are, so how could we know where we want to get to and how to get there? Self-awareness reveals mental and emotional states enabling intentional action
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Self compassion - Despite the desire to change, if we do it in a confrontational way, if we treat ourselves as something worthless to be discarded and replaced with the new, we would only cause internal conflicts and become a shattered human being. We need a delicate balance between loving who we are right now, while wishing to become a "better you". We don't replace who we are; we refine it. We use our Achieving internal harmony requires integrating all parts of yourself as a source of strength, not limitation. It is through the act of self acceptance that we can become better people.
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