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 |