The Inner Void and the Illusion of Love: A Journey to Wholeness
Bal Krishan, Brinder Kumar
International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research July 20, 2025 DOI: 10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.51597 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that the belief that love is found outside oneself is mistaken, and proposes that true love arises from integrating the fragmented self and reclaiming one's authentic being. Contends that this transformation through wholeness is ultimately spiritual, leading to a deeper connection with "universal consciousness." |
Abstract
This article explores the psychological and spiritual implications of how early emotional deficits and unlived aspects of the self shape adult relationships and personal identity. Drawing from psychodynamic theory, Jungian psychology, and trauma-informed insights, it examines the mistaken belief that love is something to be found outside oneself. Instead, it proposes that true love arises from the integration of the fragmented self and the reclamation of one's authentic being. The article argues that transformation through wholeness is not merely psychological but ultimately spiritual, leading to a deeper connection with the universal consciousness.