A state of observing without reacting.

An emotional pain that signals disconnectedness and serves to enhance the motivation to seek connection.

A Great Truth — one whose opposite is another Great Truth. (For example: We are all the same — Each of us is unique.)
[Note: In contrast, a trivial truth (e.g., “I cannot breathe underwater”) has a false opposite (e.g., “I can breathe underwater”).]

An element of consciousness that functions as a fundamental component of one’s appreciation of Reality.
[Note: Beliefs are referred to with different terms depending on the degree of coexisting doubt. Belief with no doubt is Fanaticism. Belief held with little doubt is a Conviction. Belief supported by an authority figure, verification, or proof is Knowledge. Belief held with considerable doubt is a tentative hypothesis.]
See also: Authority Figure, Conviction, Faith, Fanaticism, Knowledge

A quality that stems from the (conscious or subconscious) appreciation of the organization of the parts of something, manifesting as added value to the whole over the sum value of its parts.
[Note: The perception of beauty originates from the appreciation of the level of organization, but an appreciation of a level of organization does not necessarily result in the perception of beauty.]

A state in which something is managed, allocated, or divided in a way that optimizes its stability and the efficiency of the processes to which it is relevant.

The capacity of self-definition, actualized by exercising freedom of choice.
See also: Freedom

An entity (usually a person, but not always, e.g., AI) appointed as a guide in a specific area based on recognized superior knowledge in that area and trust that this knowledge will be applied fairly or better.
[Note: An authority figure is appointed and generally invites a harmonious relationship. In comparison, a ‘power figure’ imposes themselves as a guide rather than being appointed, and generally invites conflict.]

A drive to reduce the distance between the self and something separate from it.

The ‘editor’ function of the brain’s data processing, thus influencing the ultimate shape of subjective reality.
[Note: A positive attitude produces a subjective reality that supports one’s pursuits and aspirations; a negative attitude produces one that hinders them.]