Every person is a distinct individual, and the psychosynthesis of each person follows a unique path. Still, the overall process of psychosynthesis can be divided into two stages:

• In the personal psychosynthesis stage, our personality integrates around the personal self, and the individual attains a satisfying, "healthy" level of functioning in terms of work, relationships, and general living.
• In the transpersonal psychosynthesis stage, we learn to stay aligned with the transpersonal Self; to bring into play transpersonal energies, such as responsibility, the spirit of cooperation, a global perspective, love, and purpose; and to listen for inner guidance and wisdom.

Often the two stages overlap: We can begin our transpersonal awareness and action long before our personal integration is complete.