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Aesop's Fables as Psychology
- Aesop's fables are ancient psychological tales about the human condition, communicating complex emotions through simple stories. - They serve as early forms of culture that help humans understand abstract ideas collectively.
Donkey Proud of False Praise
- The ass and the idol tale shows a donkey proud of people's worship, not realizing they revere the idol on its back. - It illustrates how we confuse praise for our ideal self versus our true self, which influences mental well-being.
Real Self vs Ideal Self
- Carl Rogers' concept: The real self is our authentic being, flaws included; the ideal self is how we want others to see us. - Pursuing the ideal self over the real self causes unhappiness and mental health problems.