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Originally published in Italian in 1966 as Psicosintesi: Per l’armonia della vita, Creating Harmony in Life provides a fundamental overview of psychosynthesis by bringing together the early lectures of Roberto Assagioli. These lectures explore what psychosynthesis is and how it can be applied towards the practice of personal and spiritual self-development.

A great book for anyone new to psychosynthesis, Creating Harmony in Life is also a treasure trove for experienced psychosynthesis practitioners, with Assagioli’s nuggets of wisdom waiting to be discovered, contemplated, and put into practice.

This seminar includes 12 meetings, with each meeting focusing on one of the twelve chapters of the book. The book can be purchased on Amazon. Participants are encouraged to read the chapter that will be discussed during the month’s meeting and come prepared to share what struck, surprised, or inspired them.

See also:
5 Reasons to Read “Creating Harmony in Life”

Click here to read the Introduction to Creating Harmony in Life and see its Table of Contents and Index.

Your Presenter and Guide
Catherine Ann Lombard, M.A. translated and wrote the Introduction to Creating Harmony in Life as well as the biographical appendix: “Roberto Assagioli: A Multifaceted Life.” She is a psychosynthesis psychologist, practitioner and researcher, having published numerous scientific articles on psychosynthesis, as well as essays. Most recently, she has been exploring the relationship between Roberto Assagioli and Rabindranath Tagore, the Bengali poet and Nobel Prize winner of Literature in 1913. Currently, her book Rabindranath Tagore: A Psychosynthesis Perspective is under review by the publisher Routledge India.

Each encounter will include:
– A brief presentation by Catherine on the chapter.

– An opportunity for participants to share their overall impressions.

– A meditation focusing on the major theme of the chapter and it manifestation in the world.

Seminar Details

Time:

7 pm-8:30 pm CET
6 pm-7:30 pm GMT
10 am-11:30 am PST

Dates:

Second Sunday of the month
2025: September 14, October 12, November 9, December 14
2026: January 11, February 8, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, (August break), September 13

Cost: 150 EUR
You are welcome to register even if you cannot participate in all sessions.

Interested?
Send an email to loveandwill@live.com. Once you have registered, you will receive the zoom link to participate.

For more information, email Catherine Ann Lombard at loveandwill@live.com or visit Catherine’s website LoveAndWill.com

What others have said about Creating Harmony in Life

Creating Harmony in Life provides an excellent introduction to psychosynthesis, transpersonal psychology and psychospiritual development. This skillful and eloquent translation brings Roberto Assagioli’s wisdom of the transpersonal dimension of human experience to an even wider audience. In addition to Assagioli’s work, the book offers a comprehensive and beautifully written biographical chapter: “Roberto Assagioli: A Multifaceted Life.” Whether new to this work or a long time practitioner, this is an important resource that is also a pleasure to read. Highly recommended to anyone seeking to deepen connection to the wisdom and gentle, transformational power of psychosynthesis.
Susan Jewkes Allen, Executive Director Synthesis Center San Francisco

This elegant translation by Catherine Ann Lombard is a timely arrival providing a wonderful introduction to the key principles of psychosynthesis a century after they were first presented. Insightful and accessible, the book fills an important gap in Assagioli’s canon in English by describing the major concepts of psychosynthesis supported by quotes and illustrative examples. I read my copy avidly and have since recommended it to many friends and clients around the world. The current state of the planet suggests an urgent need for such ideas.
Mr Peter J Crowe

Creating Harmony in Life: A Psychosynthesis Approach
by Roberto Assagioli

Published by the Istituto di Psicosintesi, Florence
Available from Amazon
ISBN 979-12-21402-74-2

5 Reasons to Read “Creating Harmony in Life”

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For those of you who have already purchased Roberto Assagioli’s Creating Harmony in Life, below you will find a detailed General Index and Name Index to the book, which were omitted from the final publication. In addition, I have included Assagioli’s “Preface,” my “Introduction” and the Table of Contents.

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For those of you who haven’t yet purchased the book, just take a look at the Indices to see how much you are missing! If that doesn’t convince you, then here are 5 reasons to read Creating Harmony in Life.

1. You’ll hear Assagioli’s voice.
Since Creating Harmony in Life is a collection of Assagioli’s lectures, it is very different from his other published works. Accessible and very readable, this book beautifully captures Assagioli’s tone, humor, and perspectives in a genuine and intimate way.

2. You will discover hidden gems.
The book is full of reflections to ponder and scholars to meet. From Arthur Eddington’s observations of the solar chromosphere to the Buddhist story of Krishnagautami, to reasons why you should pay your taxes, every page of Creating Harmony in Life holds the promise of a special surprise.

3. It’s a book for everyone.
For anyone practicing psychosynthesis, Creating Harmony in Life is a great gift for anyone who has ever asked you, “Psychosyn…What? Assa…Who?” The Italian version of the book is actually used throughout Italy by people new to psychosynthesis. Besides having Assagioli’s superb summary about aspects of psychosynthesis in Appendix I, the entire book is an excellent introduction to psychosynthesis. Nevertheless, anyone already familiar with psychosynthesis will appreciate having Assagioli reaffirm their understanding.

4. It includes a brief biography of Assagioli.
Appendix II (written by myself) is a brief biography of Assagioli’s life from the perspective of synthesis. I must admit that when my editors’ read it, they exclaimed, “It’s like reading a novel!”

5. You will be supporting the Istituto di Psicosintesi and Gruppo alle Fonti.
This book is published by the Psychosynthesis Institute in Florence and realized by Gruppo alle Fonti, the volunteers who have lovingly curated Assagioli’s Archives over the years. When you buy the book, you are sending your financial support to Casa Assagioli, Assagioli’s Archives, and all its volunteers.

Creating Harmony in Life: A Psychosynthesis Approach
by Roberto Assagioli

Published by the Istituto di Psicosintesi, Florence
Available from Amazon
ISBN 979-12-21402-74-2

Birthday Gifts from Roberto Assagioli

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Today is Assagioli’s birthday (he would have been 135 years young today). So why not buy yourself an Assagioli birthday gift — one or both of his newly published books!

I’m particularly happy to have been part of these two publications. Creating Harmony in Life: A Psychosynthesis Approach is a collection of Assagioli’s lectures from the 1930s and 1960s, published for the first time in English. I had the privilege of introducing, translating and annotating this book.

Psychosynthesis of the Couple is collection of lectures that Assagioli gave on the topic (mostly in Italian). Jan Kuniholm has synthesized these lectures into a highly readable composite essay. I was also able to contribute to the translations from the Italian.

Creating Harmony in Life: A Psychosynthesis Approach

Published by the Istituto di Psicosintesi, Florence
Available from Amazon
ISBN 979-12-21402-74-2

Originally published in Italian in 1966 as Psicosintesi: Per l’armonia della vita, this book provides a fundamental overview of psychosynthesis by bringing together the early lectures of Roberto Assagioli. These lectures explore what psychosynthesis is and how it can be applied towards the practice of personal and spiritual self-development.

A great book for anyone new to psychosynthesis, Creating Harmony in Life is also a treasure trove for experienced psychosynthesis practitioners, with Assagioli’s nuggets of wisdom waiting to be discovered, contemplated, and put into practice.

Introduction to Creating Harmony in Life

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Psychosynthesis of the Couple

Edited with an Introduction by Jan Kuniholm
Available from Amazon

Jan Kuniholm presents this book, Psychosynthesis of the Couple a synthetic essay that gathers the teachings of Roberto Assagioli, MD, concerning marriage, couples, relationships, and “inter-individual” psychosynthesis, many of which have been translated to English for the first time. The title is edited with notes and an introductory essay by Jan Kuniholm, with a reminiscence by Piero Ferrucci.

Of particular interest are the many diagrams that Assagioli drew to symbolically represent his concepts regarding, for example, communication between couples, stages of union, and various types of man-woman relationships.

ψς of the Couple/ Mutual Integration/Self-realization / through the other/ The Couple as an Entity (Note by Assagioli)