In this memorial essay, the professional life and work of Emmanuel Ghent are discussed and assessed. His work in establishing the relational track, his multidisciplinary interests, some influences on his life and thought, the impact of Eastern philosophy and its system of practice and thought are briefly reviewed. Emmanuel Ghent's writings—his seminal papers on masochism, on relational perspectives, on paradox, and on motivation are discussed. Ghent's commitment to change, to uncertainty, and to supporting the generativity of students, analysands, and colleagues is noted.