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ABOUT THE BOOK

Being-Centred Therapy offers a groundbreaking approach to healing by reconnecting with our innate state of joy, peace, and fulfilment, known as “Being.” Amid today’s mental health challenges, this book bridges ancient spiritual wisdom and modern science to address the root of human suffering – the loss of awareness of Being.

At its heart is the Five Knots model, which identifies and unravels the unconscious patterns that obscure our true essence and lead to distress. By untangling these “knots,” Being-Centred Therapy provides a clear pathway to lasting change and personal freedom.

Rich with practical guidance, case studies, and contemplation exercises, this book is an essential resource for therapists, psychologists, and anyone seeking a life beyond habitual suffering. Whether rooted in science, spirituality, or both, readers are invited to explore Being as a timeless source of insight, clarity, and healing.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Claus Springborg is a pioneer in integrating wisdom traditions and modern cognitive science in personal development. Over the past two decades, he has studied with esteemed teachers like Claudio Naranjo (Enneagram), Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche (Buddhism) and Faisal Muqaddam (Diamond logos/Diamond Approach).

With a doctoral degree from Cranfield University, Claus’ research explores how cognitive science, particularly Cognitive Metaphor Theory and theories of embodied cognition, can deepen our understanding of personal growth practices.

As the founder of the Sensing Mind Institute, Claus teaches therapists, psychologists, managers, other professionals and dedicated seekers, equipping them with methods that blend ancient wisdom and scientific insight. In addition to his work with the Institute, he lectures at Copenhagen Business School. and is the author of several books and academic papers. His teaching style is characterised by kindness, precision and humour.

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TABLE OF CONTENT

1. INTRODUCTION 1
1.1. BEING-CENTRED THERAPY 3
1.2. THE 5 KNOTS 5
1.3. DEFINITIONS OF KEY CONCEPTS USED IN THIS BOOK 8
1.4. THE PURPOSE OF THE BOOK 22
1.5. THE STRUCTURE OF THE BOOK 23

2. KNOT 1: THE KNOT OF POSITIVE REIFICATION 29
2.1. WHAT IS REIFICATION? 31
2.2. UNDER WHICH CONDITIONS DO WE PERCEIVE BEING AS POSITIVE? 34
2.3. THE 10 ASPECTS OF BEING (ESSENCES) 37
2.4. ABSENCE VS. REDUCTION OF MENTAL OBJECTS 42
2.5. THE KNOT OF POSITIVE REIFICATION AND IMPLICATIONS FOR THERAPY 43
2.6. SENSING ABUNDANCE – HOW TO UNTIE THE KNOT OF POSITIVE REIFICATION 68
2.7. EXAMPLES OF SENSING ABUNDANCE 91
2.8. UNTYING THE KNOT OF POSITIVE REIFICATION THROUGH CONTEMPLATIONS 98
2.9. SUMMARY 106

3. KNOT 2: THE KNOT OF CONDITIONALITY 109
3.1. TYPICAL CONDITIONS FOR REACHING THE 10 ASPECTS OF BEING 110
3.2. CONDITIONAL VS. UNCONDITIONAL PHENOMENA 113
3.3. THE KNOT OF CONDITIONALITY AND IMPLICATIONS FOR THERAPY 114
3.4. SENSING COMPLETION – HOW TO UNTIE THE KNOT OF CONDITIONALITY 140
3.5. EXAMPLES OF SENSING COMPLETION 213
3.6. UNTYING THE KNOT OF CONDITIONALITY THROUGH CONTEMPLATIONS 221
3.7. SUMMARY 228

4. KNOT 3: THE KNOT OF NEGATIVE REIFICATION 233
4.1. WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO UNDO THE KNOT OF NEGATIVE REIFICATION 234
4.2. NEGATIVE REIFICATIONS OF THE 10 ASPECTS OF BEING 237
4.3. THE KNOT OF NEGATIVE REIFICATION AND IMPLICATIONS FOR THERAPY 241
4.4. SENSING TABOOS – HOW TO UNTIE THE KNOT OF NEGATIVE REIFICATION 266
4.5. EXAMPLES OF SENSING TABOOS 319
4.6. UNTYING THE KNOT OF NEGATIVE REIFICATION THROUGH CONTEMPLATIONS 328
4.7. SUMMARY 337

5. KNOT 4: THE KNOT OF ALIENATION 341
5.1. ALIENATION AND AUTOMATION 342
5.2. THE LAYERED PERSONALITY STRUCTURE 346
5.3. ALIENATION FROM THE 10 ASPECTS OF BEING 350
5.4. THE LOGICAL CATEGORIES OF LEARNING, AGENCY AND BELIEF 352
5.5. THE KNOT OF ALIENATION AND IMPLICATIONS FOR THERAPY 361
5.6. SENSING AGENCY – HOW TO UNTIE THE KNOT OF ALIENATION 373
5.7. EXAMPLES OF SENSING AGENCY 423
5.8. UNTYING THE KNOT OF ALIENATION THROUGH CONTEMPLATIONS 434
5.9. SUMMARY 441

6. KNOT 5: THE KNOT OF FRAGMENTATION 445
6.1. PERSONALITY PARTS AND PERSONALITY STRUCTURE 446
6.2. THE 10 STRANDS OF MIND 449
6.3. THE KNOT OF FRAGMENTATION AND IMPLICATIONS FOR THERAPY 455
6.4. SENSING UNITY – HOW TO UNTIE THE KNOT OF FRAGMENTATION 484
6.5. EXAMPLES OF SENSING UNITY 518
6.6. UNTYING THE KNOT OF FRAGMENTATION THROUGH CONTEMPLATIONS 529
6.7. SUMMARY 549

7. TYING THE KNOT OF BEING 553
7.1. REALISATION PRACTICES 554
7.2. ACTUALISATION PRACTICES 560
7.3. CHALLENGES TO ACTUALISATION 567
7.4. ACTUALISATION IN BEING-CENTRED THERAPY 576
7.5. MEMORY RECONSOLIDATION 577
7.6. COGNITIVE METAPHORS AND EMBODIED COGNITION 599
7.7. FINAL REMARKS 616

8. REFERENCES 619