The Use of Skillful Will in the course of Smoking Cessation in Quit Smoking Marathon;

A Case Study

Abstract

Abstract
　In his book “The Act of Will”, Dr. R.Assagioli, the founder of psychosynthesis which is known by its holistic view of human being and by its practical guide for human growth and Self Realization, points out that we use not only our strong will but our “skillful will” as well This aspect of will has not been acknowledged so far in the field of behavior modification. Will, however, is seen as the expression, of who we are in Psychosynthesis and the understanding and its development is crucial for our growth and our selfhood.
　In this study, we explored the reality of the frequent use of this aspect of “skillful will”, in the process of smoking cessation by checking the words and the facts in the e-mail messages during the course of Quit Smoking Marathon (Kinen Marathon).
　In the present situation, of education and society in general, where education, of self-direction (shutaisei) is considered to be important, the theme of reviewing the concept of will by exploring the other aspects like “skillful will” may give opportunity for disclosure of a new vision in the fields relating human growth like behavior modification in health care field or education.