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self-transcendence

American  
[self-tran-send-uhns] / ˈsɛlf trænˈsɛnd əns /

noun

  1. the act or capacity to transcend one's current abilities, level of consciousness, understanding, etc.


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And they found this could even happen with indoor plants, which they found increased feelings of humanization of others and self-transcendence.

From Los Angeles Times

It was about nature increasing these feelings of self-transcendence, and then that increased feelings of humanization.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite the Self-Transcendence tagline, few runners will reach an elevated state within 24 hours - that’s where a 3,100-mile race comes in handy - but the event serves as mindfulness for some.

From BBC

Nevertheless, treatments that promote greater self-transcendence and mindfulness have also been shown to contribute to improvements in all aspects of health, including physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being.

From Science Daily

It belongs to the valuable category of activities that combine sustained self-embodiment with blissful self-transcendence.

From New York Times