Abraham Maslow's characteristics of self-actualizing individuals
Perceptions are reality based
Acceptance of self, others, nature
Resistant to acculturation
Spontaneous, simplicity, naturalness
Problem-centered rather than self-centered
Need for privacy and “down time”
Autonomous of environment and culture
Freshness of appreciation of life
Periodic peak experiences
Identification with all humankind
Deep friendships with a few
Acceptance of democratic values
Strong ethical sense
Unhostile sense of humor
Creative