Brief overview
A bestseller since it was first published, Bernard Lievegoed’s Phases – The Spiritual Rhythms in Adult Life explores the human journey as a personal work of art, highlighting fundamental existential phases that, while universal, are accompanied by unique experiences. The book examines various stages of life, from adolescence to old age, analysing the inner qualities, aspirations, and challenges of each phase. Lievegoed criticises conventional explanations that limit themselves to a physiological and psychological viewpoint, arguing that to fully understand our life journey, it is essential to accept our inner selves. Each phase is not just a biographical event but an opportunity for spiritual development and authenticity, encouraging reflection and personal growth.
Bibliographic Information
Title: Phases: The Spiritual Rhythms of Adult Life
Subtitle: Bringing Spirit to Life
Author: Bernard Lievegoed
Edition: Illustrated, reprint
Publisher: Rudolf Steiner Press, 1997
ISBN: 1855840561, 9781855840560
Length: 216 pages
About the Author
Bernard Lievegoed was a distinguished physician, educator, and industrial psychologist. He founded the NPI, which pioneered new approaches to business management. Professor Lievegoed wrote a number of books and, for his book Man on the Threshold, was awarded the Golden Quill literary award of the Netherlands Publishers’ Association. He died in 1992.