English D33 Exercise 1 Step 2 2022-12-10
Channel: Universal Human Values
Date: 25/12/2022

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Discussion
"There was discussion about observing desire, thought and expectation separately. 
1. The basic desire is to be happy and prosperous in continuity. To fulfill this basic desire, we have multiple desires (and feelings associated with each desire) which may be based on Natural Acceptance or Preconditioning or Sensation. 
2. To fulfill the desires, we have multiple thoughts (where we analyse and compare various options). With every option, we have a taste associated. Based on all this, we select the likely option which will ensure happiness (or reduce unhappiness) and thus we expect to be happy. We keep on doing this in our imagination continuously. 
3. If the desire is based on Natural Acceptance (relationship, harmony, co-existence), there is harmony (happiness) in the self. Else, there is disharmony (unhappiness). 
4. If the desire is based on preconditioning or sensation, there are possible contradictions in the desires, followed by contradiction in thoughts and expectations leading to disharmony, unhappiness within as well as in mutual relationships."

Self Reflection
1. Observe the imagination -particularly the feeling at the base. Evaluate the feeling - is it naturally acceptable to you or not?
2. Especially when your expectations are not met, try and observe if your feeling is naturally acceptable or not. Do you want to continue with this feeling or not?


Overall:
Our basic aspiration is for Continuous Happiness and Prosperity.
There is plenty of information about it.

In this approximately 4-month long series, we are exploring into the question "Is Happiness our Innate Nature or an Influence from Outside"?

Participants have a keen interest in direct observation and realisation of what they have heard from various sources to bring it into living. They have participated in the Introductory workshop on Universal Human Values to develop the basic background required for this self-exploration.

Batch 6, Day 33, 10 December 2022