John Rowan:
(31 March 1925 – 26 May 2018).
English author, counsellor, psychotherapist and clinical supervisor, known for being one of the pioneers of humanistic psychology and integrative psychotherapy.He worked in exploring transpersonal psychology, and wrote about the concept of subpersonality.
Personal growth is an increase in awareness, an increase in behavioral options, an increase in ego strength, an increase in permeability, and ultimately a mystery.
Increased behavioral options 🧭: more space for choice; not being stuck in automatic reactions. Increased ego strength 💪: psychological resilience, self-regulation and resilience increase. Increased permeability 🌬️: more flexible boundaries; more receptive to feedback/experience, without losing yourself. Ultimately a mystery ✨: growth cannot be completely reduced to techniques or models; something intangible/existential remains. 👤 Author: John Rowan (1935–2018) was an influential psychologist within humanistic and transpersonal psychology. Known for works such as “Ordinary Ecstasy” and “The Transpersonal”. The statement is often attributed to Carl Gustav Jung, but there is no verifiable source in Jung’s Collected Works or letters. The most plausible and traceable author is John Rowan (humanistic/transpersonal psychologist). 🧭 Origin / source: The quote circulates internationally in (translated) form. The English gist often reads: “Personal growth is an increase in awareness, an increase in behavioral options, an increase in ego strength, an increase in permeability, and ultimately a mystery.” Most likely from “Ordinary Ecstasy” (various editions).
