Enlightenment Beyond Self-Actualization

Globally, unprecedented levels of stress and uncertainty have left youth increasingly vulnerable to emotional turmoil, challenges that psychological and educational theories alone struggle to address. Enlightenment Beyond Self-Actualization introduces a unique form of spiritual transcendence called cor meum perpetuum – Latin for “my heart forever.” Situated at the deepest core of social and emotional intelligences, cor meum perpetuum describes a spiritual transcendence within a sacred relationship that fosters an awakening to the profundity of the here and now. Expanding upon concepts of social and emotional intelligences, the book offers professionals and caring adults a spiritually responsive approach to supporting holistic well-being. Drawing on multicultural perspectives and empirical research, it guides readers through cor meum perpetuum as a means for youth to transcend cultural borders, rediscover the preciousness of life, and reimagine spirituality beyond self-actualization.