Contents:

Human communication

The Universal language

Giving and receiving

Internal conflict model

The root of unhapiness

Positive and negative emotions

The process of letting go

Early development

Attachment

Parenting style

Dealing with anxiety

Visual analogy of our experiences

The ocean analogy

Self-group identity

Transcendence in the ocean

The self-system

Defining the self-system

Development of the self-system

Interpersonal applications

Intrapersonal applications

Practical implications

Abuse of social power

Four stages in close relationships

Dealing with energy thieves (the high road)

Setting boundaries (the human road)

Significance of interpersonal conflict

Interpersonal compatibility

Natural motivation to grow

Development as decrease in egocentrism

Helping others grow

Dealing with narrow mindedness of one's groups

Dealing with intergroup conflict

Consciousness

Subjective and objective experiences and the cycle of life

Digital and analog mode of consciousness

Archetypes of femininity and masculinity

Cultural differences in conciousness

Evolution and consciousness

Historical development of theory