System
Objective
This system focuses on how to most effectively become happier following specific principles. Happiness being generally defined as the sum total of unpleasant experiences (-) and pleasant experiences (+).
Positive Progression over the long-term with natural ups&downs
Methodology
I continue to learn & understand more and more of how to most effectively become happy. Hence, this system evolves.
Influences
Theravada Buddhism (Goenka, Pa Auk Sayadaw, Mahasi Sayadaw)
Secular mindfulness (Shinzen Young's Unified Mindfulness, Stephen Procter's MIDL)
My own investigation.
This synthesizes into interdependent skill-sets:
Sensory Clarity
Skill to notice & learn from the present experience
Equanimity
Skill to be with the present experience without pushing (aversion) or pulling (attraction)
Conditioning
Skill to change one's automatic responses
Principles
The skills provided require the following principles:
1) Independence
Skills that allow to maximize one's well-being Independent of external circumstances.
2) Universal
Skills that can be utilized by anyone, anywhere, anytime & for anything
3) Lasting Change
Skills that improve your default happiness i.e., being better off, even while not practicing
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