Dimensions of existence

For an extensive explanation of the dimensions of existence, see the added powerpoint presentation on Existential Wellbeing Counseling. Norwich Workshop 2014: Norwich workshop Mia Leijssen

 

Emmy van Deurzen, our European partner of the Life long learning program http://www.dilemmatraining.com/ has usefully tabulated some of the core values by which we live, linking them with the misfortunes that call them into question, and some of the compromises that people reach in setting goals for themselves.

Dimension Value Misfortune Compromise goal
Physical (body) healthstrength

happiness

life

illnessweakness

misery

death

survivalefficacy

comfort

safety

Social (ego) successpower

belonging

love

failureimpotence

isolation

condemnation

recognitioninfluence

kinship

respect

Personal (self) integrityfreedom

authenticity

certainty

disintegrationdissolution

inauthenticity

confusion

individualityautonomy

specialness

identity

Spiritual (soul) truthperfection

wisdom

good

falsehoodimperfection

absurdity

evil

understandingvirtue

meaning

responsibility