Archives of Transpersonal Psychology: Elisabeth Carrio

Healing Exclusion and Humiliation

March 31, 2025

Yesterday, I attended a lecture on autism. The speaker, diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, had, over the years, completely embraced the role society had assigned him. Every difficulty he encountered in life was, for him, attributable to his condition. This speech struck me, not only because of its content, but also because of what it […]

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Finding meaning in our existence: what we seek is already within us

March 21, 2025

A Natural Desire for Meaning and Fulfillment Many of us are seeking greater meaning and fulfillment in our lives. We want to feel that our presence on earth matters, that we are part of something bigger, that we are living in harmony with a deeper truth. This desire is not a

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Are women more resistant to the lust for power?

March 18, 2025

Today I'd like to share a reflection drawn from a recent experience I had during one of my volunteer engagements. Upon returning from the United States, I had found a serene rhythm of life, far removed from organizational power struggles. I was then asked by a friend to intervene in a federation in crisis. I hesitated, aware of the risks.

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Change your life with transpersonal psychology

June 2, 2024

Are you ready to transform your life, take on new challenges, and achieve your goals? Transpersonal psychology can help. It's gaining momentum, and communities of motivated people are emerging everywhere thanks to the work of pioneers such as Abraham Maslow, Stanislas Grof, Ken Wilber, and Roberto Assagioli.

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The Four Elements: A New Perspective to Change the World

May 31, 2024

Many people around me want to change things and build a better world, but they don't always know how to go about it. To achieve this, an introspective approach could be key: knowing ourselves better in order to act better. How? By exploring our connection with the four traditional elements—air, fire, water, and earth.

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What is under your control?

May 24, 2024

“Happiness and freedom begin with a clear understanding of one principle: some things are within your control. And others are not. Only after you accept this fundamental rule and learn to distinguish between what you can and cannot control can a state of tranquility

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Spiritual Intelligence and Business

May 24, 2024

Things are moving, and I just attended a conference in Montpellier on the theme of 'Spirituality and Management,' a rather exceptional event in France that deserves to be celebrated. (This conference was held in 2019.) The search for spiritual intelligence began about twenty years ago, notably with the work of Zohar. The spiritual approach

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Social trends and associated values

May 24, 2024

Every living organism evolves, develops, and transforms, crossing increasingly expanded levels of consciousness. This is the theory that Clare Graves presented to us around the 1950s with the 'Cyclical and Emergent Levels of Existence Theory', known by the English acronym ECLET. Don Beck and Chris Cowan took up his work for

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What is intelligence?

December 28, 2023

Navigating the Complex Terrain of Human Cognition Understanding Intelligence: A Complex Puzzle \”What is intelligence?\” This question, seemingly simple, proves almost impossible to definitively answer. The term \'intelligence\' has been, and continues to be, a subject of various definitions across the psychology research landscape. These definitions often reflect the normative ideals of Western societies, as

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Astrology and Self Knowledge

December 19, 2023

Astrology as a Pathway to Self-Understanding and Wisdom Astrology serves not only as a fascinating instrument for self-discovery but also as a gateway to deeper wisdom, provided one is willing to look beyond superficial interpretations. It offers insights into our identity, beliefs, behaviors, internal conflicts, and innate talents. However, the true value of this self-awareness

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