Psychologist Stephen Johnson writes that the narcissist is someone who has “buried his true self-expression in response to early injuries and replaced it with a highly developed, compensatory false self.” This alternate persona to the real self often comes across as grandiose, “above others,” and self-absorbed.
Many chronic narcissists lose their way, and suffer significant personal and/or professional setbacks during the course of their lives. However, to the few who are self-aware, there is the unique opportunity to evolve toward the Higher Self, signified by greater self-acceptance, substantive success, and the capacity to engage in truly healthy, loving, and lasting relationships.
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Psychologist Stephen Johnson writes that the narcissist is someone who has “buried his true self-expression in response to early injuries and replaced it with a highly developed, compensatory false self.” This alternate persona to the real self often comes across as grandiose, “above others,” and self-absorbed.
Many chronic narcissists lose their way, and suffer significant personal and/or professional setbacks during the course of their lives. However, to the few who are self-aware, there is the unique opportunity to evolve toward the Higher Self, signified by greater self-acceptance, substantive success, and the capacity to engage in truly healthy, loving, and lasting relationships.