There are many psychological theories, each aimed at providing a unique perspective on how we view the world. Think of them as glasses that, when you put them on, change how you see things. They are helpful in that they reveal some aspects of an experience that would otherwise not be visible. But there is no single theory that reveals everything. After a psychological theory is developed, it can be used as a framework for person and personality analysis or therapy.
Now, each of the theories is composed of building blocks (dimensions) that define it. Think of any building block as a dial that can be turned to some position. A unique configuration of dial values can roughly describe a specific psychological theory.
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Let’s explore what those basic building blocks are.
I analyzed 700971 bytes worth of journalling data for 2025. Here are the most common patterns, ready to use as sticky note reminders for myself.
Love simplifies thinking. Clarity comes without effort. Continuously learn to love self and others; the universe favors love.
Presence helps more than problem-solving. Use all senses equally. Let spontaneity flow.
It aligns me naturally. The ego relaxes, effort drops, and presence takes over.
When we feel heard, mirrored, and accepted, we soften and open. Correcting or explaining increases pressure.
Be yourself, here and now. Defining Self increases anxiety, service lowers it. Stay connected, not entranced. Learn to enjoy the now, let go of the prison you built yourself.
Work on internal opposites and unfinished businesses leads to integration, wisdom, calmness. But it is also draining. Less inputs allows the system to relax.
When I act kindly in the moment, understanding and meaning come for free. The ultimate compassion tool: empathy, truly stepping into another person’s shoes.
Insight is to experience what a theorem is to a proof. We know that 2+2=4, but to understand that on a deeper level1, we need to look at the proof.
Similarly, these insights are checkpoints of some destinations I reached during my travels. If you are curious more about the journey rather than the compressed insight, I wrote it in more detail in my fourth book, The Mirrors In Us.
We suffer when we substitute cognition for love, and we heal when cognition serves love.
1: In some cases, the depth of understanding I needed was too large, burdening me. Accepting a specific depth rather than spiralling forever was crucial 🙂
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