Beauty in Life

Aries: Endearing: One of the most lovable things about Aries is that they approach everything in life with a child-like wonder and enthusiasm. Annoying: Aries get so freaking fired up about everything, they often turn minor conflicts into major brawls.

Taurus: Endearing: Taurus will shower the people they love with random acts of love and generosity. Annoying: At the first sign of sickness, Taurus will clear the calendar, turn off the phone, call into work, and basically act like the world is ending.

Gemini: Endearing: A Gemini will always verbally express their feelings about everything. If they love you, you will hear about it constantly and feel like you have a #1 fan. Annoying: Gemini has a tendency to act as if they know so much about what you’re talking about, even if they don’t.

Cancer: Endearing: Cancer constantly wants to be with their loved ones. Like a loyal puppy, they will follow you around the house begging for quality time and snuggles. Annoying: You’d be lucky to have a minute go by without Cancer’s insecurity issues popping up; they require constant reassurance.

Leo: Endearing: Every Leo has a bouncy, bubbly, positive energy that can’t be stifled and is super contagious. Annoying: Leos are the biggest whiners. If things don’t go their way, if they don’t feel appreciated, hell, even if they are just a little tired you won’t hear the end of it.

Virgo: Endearing: If you are close to Virgo, you know one of their cutest qualities is how they are always gathering different opinions and insights. Annoying: Virgo’s incessantly worry about everything, making simple things seem overly complicated.

Libra: Endearing: Libra values other people so much that they will always go to great lengths to make any situation feel comfortable, calm, and enjoyable. Annoying: Libras will tell you exactly what you want to hear, and aren’t above using their people skills to get what they want.

Scorpio: Endearing: If someone they love has been wronged, Scorpio will do everything in their power to make it right — and we mean everything. Annoying: They get so intense and serious about every little thing, making small decisions seem like life or death.

Sagittarius: Endearing: Sagittarius has an innately optimistic outlook that allows them to view the world from a place of hope and optimism. Annoying: They are such perfectionists and more than a bit controlling — if you don’t do things their way, you are doing things wrong.

Capricorn: Endearing: Capricorns have a warm and nurturing way about them. When you are around them you will always feel supported and well taken care of. Annoying: If there’s not a specific plan in place, Capricorn cannot handle it and it’s only a matter of time before they freak out.

Aquarius: Endearing: An Aquarius is always ready and willing to jump in and lend a helping hand no matter what else is going on in their own lives. Annoying: Aquarians believe they always have the most logical perspective, AKA they don’t know when to shut up and listen instead of offering advice.

Pisces: Endearing: Pisces is naturally a subtle, open, and vulnerable person, which is something our society often frowns upon but they can’t help it and it’s lovely! Annoying: They often seem to be stuck in slow motion, so it takes them literally three times as long as anyone else to get something done.

According to Carl Rogers, a fully functioning person is one who is in touch with his or her deepest and innermost feelings and desires. These individuals understand their own emotions and place a deep trust in their own instincts and urges. Unconditional positive regard plays an essential role in becoming a fully functioning person.

Rogers suggested that people have an actualizing tendency, or a need to achieve their full potential – a concept that is often referred to as self-actualization. Rogers believed that a fully-functioning person is an individual who is continually working toward becoming self-actualized. This individual has received unconditional positive regard from others, does not place conditions on his or her own worth, is capable of expressing feelings, and is fully open to life’s many experiences.

Defining the Fully Functioning Person

“Essentially, the fully functioning person is completely congruent and integrated. Such a person, Rogers believes, is able to embrace ‘existential living.’ By this he means they are able to live fully in the here and now with personal inner freedom, with all its accompanying exciting, creative, but also challenging, aspects.” (Freeth, 2007)

“Such a person experiences in the present, with immediacy. He is able to live in his feelings and reactions of the moment. He is not bound by the structure of his past learnings, but these are a present resource for him insofar as they relate to the experience of the moment. He lives freely, subjectively, in an existential confrontation of this moment in life.” (Rogers, 1962)

“The fully functioning person has a flexible, constantly evolving self-concept. She is realistic, open to new experiences, and capable of changing in response to new experiences. Rather than defending against or distorting her own thoughts or feelings, the person experiences congruence: Her sense of self is consistent with her emotions and experiences. The actualizing tendency is fully operational in her, and she makes conscious choices that move her in the direction of greater growth and fulfillment of potential.” (Hockenbury & Hockenbury, 2006)

The Characteristics of a Fully Functioning Person

Characteristics of a fully functioning person include:

Openness to experience

Lack of defensiveness

The ability to interpret experiences accurately

A flexible self-concept and the ability to change through experience

The ability to trust one’s experiences and form values based on those experiences

Unconditional self-regard

The tendency to be open to new experiences

Does not feel the need to distort or deny experiences

Open to feedback and willing to make realistic changes

Lives in harmony with other people

Rogers also developed a form of therapy known as client-centered therapy. In this approach, the therapist’s goal is to offer unconditional positive regard to the client. The goal is that the individual will be able to grow emotionally and psychologically and eventually become a fully-functioning person.

‘’Kaybettiğinde değil, vazgeçtiğinde yenilirsin.’’

Aries Horoscope

(Mar 21 – Apr 19)

You’re willing to join in the celebration as long as your future is looking bright; just make sure your imagination isn’t playing tricks on you now. It’s not necessarily a good strategy to focus all your energy on the possibilities ahead while there is still plenty of work to be done in the present moment. The most intelligent course of action is to take care of your current obligations without getting distracted by gambling on things to come. Tomorrow doesn’t come with a guarantee, so make the most of today.

Taurus Horoscope

(Apr 20 – May 20)

A radically new approach looks good on paper because you realize that the same old plan won’t help you reach your goals. However, you’re still tempted to play it safe since your fear of failure encourages maintaining the status quo. Nevertheless, you accomplish more if you overcome self-doubt and take a calculated risk. Don’t let an important opportunity slip through your fingers; seize the moment and run.

Gemini Horoscope

(May 21 – Jun 20)

You may be feeling quite clever as you tap dance around a decision in order to get out of making a commitment. Like it or not, concentrating on a singular goal could be your best possible move today. Normally, you excel at keeping multiple options open so you can wait until the very last moment before picking one. However, the sooner you choose now, the better your chances of success.

Cancer Horoscope

(Jun 21 – Jul 22)

You’re so captivated by your fantasies today that your actual experiences may fall short of your expectations. But living in your dreamworld could create emotional distance between you and those you love. You really don’t want to isolate yourself; you just need more breathing room now. Temporarily retreating is easier than confronting reality if you are unhappy with a current situation. However, you can learn a significant truth about your heart by leaning into your fears instead of avoiding them.

Leo Horoscope

(Jul 23 – Aug 22)

You may plan on sailing through calm waters today, but there’s still an intense storm brewing on the horizon. Fortunately, you can prepare yourself so you won’t be caught off guard when the winds whip up and the seas grow rough. Actually, you’re almost eager for an opportunity to show off your high level of competency. Ultimately, if you don’t become complacent, this unexpected challenge can raise your profile and boost your self-confidence.

Virgo Horoscope

(Aug 23 – Sep 22)

Normally, organizing details is the fuel to your fire, helping you achieve your goals in an efficient manner. However, you may be weary of always having to be the practical one and you long for your imagination to lift you out of your current rut. However, it could be quite challenging to bring your grandiose visions down to earth today. Luckily, you can make magic now if you give yourself permission to be creative without worrying about the results.

Libra Horoscope

(Sep 23 – Oct 22)

You’re itching to find new avenues of self-expression now with the non-conformist Aquarius Moon hanging out in your 5th House of Creativity. But it’s possible to be so driven to tell your story that you appear uncharacteristically inattentive to the needs of others. The stressful Moon-Mercury square makes it difficult for you to say the right thing and your message might be misinterpreted. Sharing your truth is an admirable ambition as long as you balance the give and take. Listen as much as you talk.

Scorpio Horoscope

(Oct 23 – Nov 21)

Your opinions are highly intuitive today but you can’t necessarily back them up with tangible facts. You must be careful how you express your feelings because it’s easy to put so much intensity into every word that others mistake your passion for anger. Nevertheless, focusing on the bigger picture frees you from any perceived negativity. Allowing for a variety of personal preferences now connects you with a more spiritual vision that inspires those around you.

Sagittarius Horoscope

(Nov 22 – Dec 21)

You sound so wise to others today that you can amaze them with your philosophical thoughts. But turning your powerful visions into something solid is impossible, especially if you’re dashing off to explore the next great idea the moment after you share the previous one. Trying to prove your intelligence could backfire now if you don’t take sufficient time to apply some common sense to your thinking. Actions speak louder than words.

Capricorn Horoscope

(Dec 22 – Jan 19)

You may seem to have a laissez-faire attitude about your obligations today, but you’re not nearly as disengaged as you appear. It’s just that you are trying to balance your worldly ambitions with more spiritual pursuits. The problem is that you need some quiet time for contemplation; self-reflection inspires you to be more sympathetic to other people’s needs. This compassionate spirit magnifies the good feelings between you and your associates, enabling you to accomplish even more in the long run.

Aquarius Horoscope

(Jan 20 – Feb 18)

You’re highly motivated to be productive today, yet you also want to take time and enjoy the camaraderie between you and others. However, traversing this territory can be tricky, since it’s harder to maintain a healthy perspective on your goals if you lose your objectivity. It’s nearly impossible now to know exactly where to draw the line between work and play. Ask someone you trust for advice, but make sure you heed the feedback you receive to save yourself from regret.

Pisces Horoscope

(Feb 19 – Mar 20)

Your vivid imagination often guides you better than the facts, but you need to be very careful about blindly following your intuition today. Take time to corroborate your hunches with someone in authority or you might discover that you missed an important piece of information. Your inner world is still a significant source of inspiration; just remember to perform a reality check before jumping to any erroneous conclusions. Backing up your instincts with irrefutable logic is a winning formula.