Naslov
The search for inner silence as a source for Eudemonia

Autori
Lehmann, Olga V. ; Kardum, Goran ; Klempe, Sven Hroar

Izvornik
British journal of guidance & counselling (0306-9885) 1 (2018); 1-10

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Happiness ; meditation ; contemplation ; inner silence ; prayer

Sažetak
In this paper we reflect upon inner silence as a path to embrace eudemonia in relation to Dialogical Self Theory. We suggest that the awareness of the dynamics of different I- positions can empower the person to feel more freedom over their thoughts, feelings and actions. Thus, inner silence can promote the capacity to activate meta-positions or de- positioning, which are shifts of attentional foci in the stream of consciousness. The practice of inner silence can also promote the experience of genuine dialogues, by encouraging the flow and flexibility of the self, and by strengthening the connection with the experience of values. We also suggest a number of implications for counselling associated with self-exploration and self- transcendence, such as meditation, contemplation and prayer.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Psihologija, Interdisciplinarne društvene znanosti, Interdisciplinarne humanističke znanosti

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