Self-Realization in the Web of Life

The word “self-realization” was introduced by Norwegian philosopher Arne Naess to refer to a process of personal growth and expanding that includes not only the individual but also the larger ecosystem, the environment and all living beings. For him it was also defined as “the freedom to live and blossom, is inherent for all beings”(kinsley186). This concept is connected with the principle of Identification, which means that if we identify with other living forms, we will extend our own perspective and awareness to encompass them, and we will develop a greater concern towards the living…