Existential psychology emphasizes philosophic rather than psychopathological aspects of the human condition. In this animated, two-part discussion, Dr. May proposes that genuine growth comes from confronting the pain of existence rather than escaping into banal pleasures or shallow, positive thinking. Genuine joy, he says, can emerge from an appreciation of life’s agonies. The late psychotherapist … Related posts: Enlightening Talks: Is the Pursuit of Happiness Making Us Miserable? – Petrea King Enlightening Talks: Krishnamurti & David Bohm – The Future of Humanity Quote
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