Fulfillment Using Real Conscience: Practical Guide for Psychological and Spiritual Wellness

by N S Xavier

Overview

This groundbreaking work shows how living by real conscience reduces much suffering and promotes fulfillment. With originality and depth, it distinguishes between the real conscience (which uses reason and the Golden Rule in making choices) and the socially programmed "superego" which deviates from conscience. It provides a good perspective on fulfilling our needs (like pleasure and meaning) with conscience and preventing feelings of superegos from causing various problems including addictions, disorders, extremism and violence. Quite timely, it promotes peace and well-being in individuals, couples, and countries faced with conflicts, deep crises, and great opportunities for transformation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798385257119
Publisher:	Wipf & Stock Publishers
Publication date:	08/28/2025
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.57(d)

About the Author

N. S. Xavier, M.D., has integrated spirituality in his psychiatric practice for three decades, presented on conscience in national and international meetings, and previously authored the scholarly acclaimed The Two Faces of Religion. His cross-cultural experience, knowledge of religion and literature, empathy, pragmatism, and humor make his writings/speeches especially insightful, delightful, and highly beneficial.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“This self-help book has unusual and much-needed substance and depth. Xavier provides a wise synthesis for understanding both psychological and spiritual health.”

Arthur M. Freeman III, former Chairman of Psychiatry and former Dean, LSU Medical School.



“The clarifications Xavier makes in this book are absolutely essential if we are going to move religion to an adult plane.”

Richard Rohr, Catholic priest and spiritual director.



“…we can truly vanquish prejudice, hate and violence from our society only when we vanquish them within our own hearts. Xavier’s clear and accessible book provides valuable tools in that effort and in the pursuit of empathy, harmony and hope.”

Novel Peace Laureate Oscar Arias, President of Costa Rica.



“…refreshing, lucid, timely and enormously relevant for this century.”

K. L. Seshagiri Rao, Chief Editor, Encyclopedia of Hinduism

“…excellent…practical…Especially original is his differentiation between conscience and superego.”

Godehard Oepen, psychiatrist, Research Affiliate, Harvard Medical School.



“…most engaging and informative…provides a psychological/spiritual framework for self-actualization.”

Jesse B. Milby, Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry, UAB.



“A sensitive, compelling and exacting book that blends the wisdom of psychiatry and religion, science and philosophy.”

Joseph Shelby Spong, Episcopal Bishop, famous author.

Editorial Reviews

This self-help book has unusual and much-needed substance and depth. Xavier provides a wise synthesis for understanding both psychological and spiritual health.”

Arthur M. Freeman III, former Chairman of Psychiatry and former Dean, LSU Medical School.



“The clarifications Xavier makes in this book are absolutely essential if we are going to move religion to an adult plane.”

Richard Rohr, Catholic priest and spiritual director.



“…we can truly vanquish prejudice, hate and violence from our society only when we vanquish them within our own hearts. Xavier’s clear and accessible book provides valuable tools in that effort and in the pursuit of empathy, harmony and hope.”

Novel Peace Laureate Oscar Arias, President of Costa Rica.



“…refreshing, lucid, timely and enormously relevant for this century.”

K. L. Seshagiri Rao, Chief Editor, Encyclopedia of Hinduism

“…excellent…practical…Especially original is his differentiation between conscience and superego.”

Godehard Oepen, psychiatrist, Research Affiliate, Harvard Medical School.



“…most engaging and informative…provides a psychological/spiritual framework for self-actualization.”

Jesse B. Milby, Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry, UAB.



“A sensitive, compelling and exacting book that blends the wisdom of psychiatry and religion, science and philosophy.”

Joseph Shelby Spong, Episcopal Bishop, famous author.

From the Publisher