Psychologist Carl Rogers suggested the good life is not a state you arrive at but a direction you keep choosing, not a fixed self to defend, but a process of becoming, whether you cling to who you have been or keep opening to who you are becoming
· mal james
AI Briefing
- • Psychologist Carl Rogers suggests the good life is a direction, not a fixed state or self to defend.
- • Individuals cling to outdated versions of themselves, missing opportunities to grow and change.
- • Embracing the process of becoming is key to a fulfilling life, rather than clinging to past identities.
Context
The author has found themselves defending an outdated version of themselves. They have caught themselves describing what they do, care about, or are willing to try in a way that is no longer accurate.
Defending a past version of oneself can be limiting, as it prevents one from embracing change and growth. By recognizing this tendency, individuals can begin to let go of their old selves and focus on who they are becoming.
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