No one is exempt from the rule that learning occurs through recognition of error. Alexander Lowen More Quotes by Alexander Lowen More Quotes From Alexander Lowen In my opinion the hectic and almost frantic pace of modern living is a clear sign of the fear we have of being and of life. And as long as this fear exists in a person's unconscious, he will run faster and do more so as not to feel his fear. Alexander Lowen fear running long The single factor most responsible for the disruption of the family is the automobile. Its full effect cannot be assessed. Modern life, as we know, would be impossible without the ubiquitous motorcar. It broke up the old family and community. Alexander Lowen modern-life community would-be The person senses what it feels like to be free from inhibitions. At the same time he feels connected and integrated – with his body and, through his body, with his environment. He has a sense of well-being and inner peace. He gains the knowledge that the life of the body resides in its involuntary aspect. […] Unfortunately these beautiful feelings do not always hold up under the stress of daily living in our modern culture. The pace, the pressure and the philosophy of our times are antithetical to life. Alexander Lowen stress beautiful philosophy The ego exists as a powerful force in Western man that cannot be dismissed or denied. The therapeutic goal is to integrate the ego with the body and its striving for pleasure and sexual fulfilment. Alexander Lowen powerful goal men We believe it is bad or dangerous to be carried away by our emotions. We admire the person who is cool, who acts without feeling. Alexander Lowen feeling bad cool believe
