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[[Sublimation]]: acting out unacceptable impulses and destructive behaviors (such as addictions) in a socially acceptable way. | [[Sublimation]]: redirecting or acting out unacceptable impulses and destructive behaviors (such as addictions) in a more positive behavior or in a more socially acceptable way. In psychology, sublimation is a mature type of [[Ego Defense Mechanism]] where socially unacceptable impulses or idealizations are unconsciously transformed into socially acceptable actions or positive behavior, possibly resulting in a long-term conversion of the negative initial impulses. | ||
In | Though sublimation works at a subconscious level, we can become more conscious by choosing to [[Observer Point|observe our thoughts]] and work towards controlling our negative impulses and re-directing them into something positive, which is an action of [[Transmutation]]. In the way that, whenever we are faced with a negative emotion, we must try and channel it into a positive action. | ||
Sublimation is similar to [[Displacement]], but takes place when we manage to displace our unacceptable or negative emotions into behaviors which are constructive and socially acceptable, rather than acting out destructive activities.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sublimation_(psychology) Sublimation]</ref> | |||
==How Does it Work?== | |||
So how does sublimation work? We are all faced with negative emotions like anger, anxiety, frustrations, and even sexual impulses from one point of time to the other, but, because we are a part of society, we cannot impulsively act on all of these urges, no matter how strong, right, or urgent they may be. For example, just because a person angers me, I cannot go ahead and slap him. So what do I do? I go for a run and expend all that negative energy into this physical activity. In that way, my pent up frustration and anger is channeled into a more positive outlet. And that is exactly what sublimation involves―channeling and re-directing the energy generated from a negative emotion, that can, and will, cause potential self-harm, to a more positive outlet that will lead to self-improvement and personal growth. | |||
It may not always be possible to decipher and read when this ego mechanism is at play because it is happening at a subconscious level; moreover, there may or may not be a direct correlation between the emotion that causes the sensation of negativity, and the positive action that is taken up as a result. For example, a boy who is dealing with a broken friendship may take to writing. Thus, the negative emotions of sadness and mistrust are channeled into churning out great literary work. <ref>[https://psychologenie.com/understanding-concept-of-sublimation-in-psychology Understanding Sublimation]</ref> | |||
==Ego Defense Mechanism== | ==Ego Defense Mechanism== | ||
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Hasidic Jewish mysticism views sublimation of the animal soul as an essential task in life, wherein the goal is to transform animalistic and earthy cravings for physical pleasure into holy desires to connect with God. | Hasidic Jewish mysticism views sublimation of the animal soul as an essential task in life, wherein the goal is to transform animalistic and earthy cravings for physical pleasure into holy desires to connect with God. | ||
Different schools of thought describe general sexual urges as carriers of spiritual essence, and have the varied names of vital energy, vital winds (prana), spiritual energy, ojas, shakti, tummo, or [[Kundalini]]. It is also believed that undergoing sexual sublimation can facilitate a mystical [[Awakening]] in an individual.<ref | Different schools of thought describe general sexual urges as carriers of spiritual essence, and have the varied names of vital energy, vital winds (prana), spiritual energy, ojas, shakti, tummo, or [[Kundalini]]. It is also believed that undergoing sexual sublimation can facilitate a mystical [[Awakening]] in an individual.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sublimation_(psychology) Sublimation]</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||