True happiness is to be content wherever I am, whatever I am doing and whatever is happening.
1. Event + Response = Outcome
What do I want the outcome to be? Then I can choose the response to the event to attain that outcome.
2. Involvement + Ownership = Commitment
When I involve others in a project they feel a sense of ownership which leads to commitment.
3. Peace + Love + Truth = Contentment
Peace is. Love does. Truth guides. Contentment is the reward.
4. Understanding + Empathy = Compassion
When a child makes a mistake I understand that it was a mistake and empathise with how they feel about it (upset) and so move towards them with compassion. Why does our approach change for adults?
5. Identity + Values = Destiny
Our destiny is in our own hands and shaped by the identity we give ourselves and the things we value. Most people value (want) 3 things: peace in their heart, love in relationships and contentment in life.
6. Knowledge + Detachment = Intelligence
We are only able to see clearly / use the knowledge we have when there is calm (detachment). If there is disturbance then we don’t see clearly and we are not able to access the knowledge we have.
7. Motivation + Creativity = Enthusiasm
When there is meaning in our lives we are enthusiastic to get up in the mornings.
