{"id":97309,"date":"2023-03-29T14:46:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-29T18:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=97309"},"modified":"2023-04-04T11:28:59","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T15:28:59","slug":"what-is-self-transcendence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/what-is-self-transcendence\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Self-Transcendence? Maslow &#038; Kaufman Explain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What is self-transcendence? What are the key characteristics? What are transcendent experiences?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Abraham Maslow, some people can transcend<em> <\/em>self-actualization. In Scott Barry Kaufman&#8217;s book <em>Transcend<\/em>, he explains how people can reach this state of self-transcendence by losing themselves to a bigger cause and being motivated by values that go beyond the self.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on to learn about what self-transcendence is and how to reach it, according to Maslow and Kaufman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-self-transcendence\">What Is Self-Transcendence?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Maslow\u2019s hierarchy of needs, self-actualization sits at the top, representing the pinnacle of human potential. Yet, in Scott Barry Kaufman&#8217;s book <em>Transcend<\/em>, he notes that toward the end of Maslow\u2019s career, Maslow noticed that some people can reach for something greater\u2014they can <em>transcend <\/em>self-actualization and reach self-transcendence. But what is self-transcendence? According to Kaufman,  self-transcendence means they can fulfill their deficiency and growth needs while simultaneously being motivated by values that go beyond the self, like beauty, truth, or justice. Kaufman suggests that <strong>some people are able to consistently live by such transcendent values and that this is the level of being to which we should all strive<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Kaufman argues that transcending self-actualization means living by values that extend beyond the self. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/awaken-the-giant-within\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Awaken the Giant Within<\/em><\/a>, Tony Robbins also emphasizes the importance of values, saying that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/awaken-the-giant-within\/chapter-12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">living by your values brings you fulfillment and joy<\/a>. Although he doesn\u2019t explicitly say you should live by <em>selfless<\/em> values, he maintains that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/app\/book\/awaken-the-giant-within\/chapter-12#recognize-your-value-hierarchy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">you should work to understand which values are most important to you<\/a> so you can actively pursue them. With this in mind, perhaps an important step in transcending self-actualization is to determine which transcendent values are most important to you.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Transcendent Experiences?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To better understand what self-transcendence is, Kaufman examines transcendent <em>experiences<\/em>. <strong>Transcendent experiences occur when you experience a heightened sense of joy, awe, or wonder<\/strong>\u2014when you\u2019re completely absorbed in the present moment, detached from your usual fears, anxieties, and needs. According to Kaufman, transcendent experiences give a glimpse into a higher form of human potential that goes beyond the needs of self-actualization.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transcendent experiences are often seen as spiritual experiences, but they don\u2019t necessarily have a religious or spiritual association. Kaufman points to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/sense-of-awe\/\">feeling of awe<\/a> as the most common transcendent experience that most people have felt. The most common trigger of awe experiences, according to Kaufman, is natural beauty, but awe is also triggered by things like athletic skill, music, art, or an epiphany. When people feel a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/awe-and-wonder\/\">sense of awe<\/a>, they often feel a minimized sense of self, a connectedness to the people or world around them, and a sense that time is slowing down. After the experience, people often report a renewed sense of self and a more optimistic view of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Awe and its ability to transform the way people think and behave is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/the-pursuit-peace\/201510\/brief-history-awe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a long-studied psychological phenomenon<\/a>, one that can be difficult to conceptualize. But modern psychological research suggests that awe-inducing experiences really can change our views of ourselves and the world around us. One study found that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/unique-everybody-else\/201510\/can-the-experience-awe-open-the-mind#:~:text=or%20religious%20nature%20can%20all%20trigger,something%20vastly%20greater%20than%20oneself\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">feelings of awe changed how people thought about themselves<\/a>. After <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-experience-awe\/\">experiencing awe<\/a>, people are more likely to view themselves as part of a larger group than as individuals, suggesting that awe can indeed make us feel more connected to others. Additionally, the tendency of awe to make us feel &#8220;beyond&#8221; ourselves is likely why it&#8217;s been often interpreted as a religious experience.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Losing the Sense of Self<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Kaufman argues that a key aspect of self-transcendence is that people lose their sense of self. When you\u2019re in a transcendent state of consciousness, you enter an egoless state in which you\u2019re primarily focused on the present moment and less focused on your own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/thoughts-feelings-and-behaviors\/\">thoughts and feelings<\/a>. You temporarily forget about your pains, fears, and anxieties while also feeling more connected to humanity and the world. Research suggests that those who enter this state regularly have stronger mental, physical health, and social health\u2014they have stronger familial relationships, a stronger <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/having-a-purpose-in-life\/\">sense of purpose<\/a>, and exhibit more charitable and social behaviors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kaufman points out that though anyone can have a transcendent experience, self-actualizing people are able to live a more transcendent life. In other words, <strong>people who have all their deficiency and growth needs met are more likely to be absorbed in the present, simultaneously fulfilling their individual needs while reaching for something greater<\/strong>. Those who do this on a regular basis may experience self-transcendence not just as a temporary, fleeting moment, but as a sustained state of being. Such people are able to remain in touch with themselves while also being less concerned with their egos and material possessions. They reach their individual potential while also connecting with and helping others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Understanding Different Views on Self-Transcendence&nbsp;<\/strong><br><br>Self-transcendence is receiving increasing attention in the scientific world, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyg.2021.648381\/full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">some suggest a better public understanding of self-transcendence could be a major benefit to society<\/a><strong>. <\/strong>One researcher, Paul Wong, argues that <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/chapter\/10.1007\/978-3-319-29424-7_27\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">self-transcendence is an essential aspect of well-being<\/a>, even going so far as to argue that self-actualization doesn\u2019t lead to self-transcendence, as Kaufman claims, but that self-actualization is a <em>side effect<\/em> of self-transcendence. In other words, the more we lose ourselves to a bigger cause, the more we can be our true selves and reach our greatest potential.<br><br>Another way to think about self-transcendence is provided by Viktor E. Frankl\u2019s argument that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/an-overview-of-victor-frankl-s-logotherapy-4159308\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">humans are driven by a desire for meaning<\/a><strong>. <\/strong>Frankl maintains that the human desire to seek and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-create-meaning-in-life\/\">create meaning<\/a> in our lives is a fundamental aspect of human nature. This \u201cwill to meaning,\u201d while echoing Kaufman\u2019s need for purpose, is a form of self-transcendence because it involves looking outside the self to make sense of the world and your place in it. Finding meaning outside of yourself can provide the will to live even in the most dire of circumstances.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is self-transcendence? What are the key characteristics? What are transcendent experiences? According to Abraham Maslow, some people can transcend self-actualization. In Scott Barry Kaufman&#8217;s book Transcend, he explains how people can reach this state of self-transcendence by losing themselves to a bigger cause and being motivated by values that go beyond the self. 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