self-realization

/'self,riəlai'zeiʃn/
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Definition

Noun: 1. The fulfillment of one's own potential or capacities: The process of understanding and fully developing one's own abilities, character, and desires in life.

Usage
  • "Self-realization" is an uncountable noun. It refers to a process or a state of being, not a specific event.
  • It is often used in philosophical, psychological, and spiritual contexts to describe a key goal of personal development.
  • Common collocations include:
Examples
  • For many, the ultimate goal in life is self-realization.
  • Her meditation practice was a crucial part of her journey toward self-realization.
  • The artist felt that only through his painting could he achieve true self-realization.
Advanced Usage
  • In psychology (particularly humanistic psychology, e.g., Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs), self-realization is closely related to the concept of self-actualization, representing the highest level of psychological development.
  • In Eastern philosophies and spiritual traditions, self-realization often refers to the direct understanding of one's true nature or the ultimate reality.
Variants and Related Words
  • Self-actualization (noun): Often used synonymously with , especially in psychology, to mean the realization of one's full potential.
  • Self-fulfillment (noun): The feeling of satisfaction from fully developing one's abilities and character.
Synonyms
  • Fulfillment
  • Self-actualization
  • Self-fulfillment
  • Self-discovery
Antonyms
  • Self-alienation
  • Unfulfillment
Noun
  1. the fulfillment of your capacities

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