• The absence of inner conflict.
• The absence of anxiety.
• A state of mind that emerges when one’s perception of Reality matches one’s ideal.
See also: Anxiety, Calm, Happiness, Inner Conflict

A type of Discipline in which the operating rules are self-generated or internalized, rather than externally imposed.
See also: Discipline, Rule

An uncomfortable state of mind that forms when one is repulsed by a Reality that must be accepted.
See also: Acceptance, Discomfort, Inner Peace, Repulsion

Cause change.
See also: Connection, Control

An unpleasant emotion triggered by the perception of being treated with less respect than one deserves.
See also: Respect, Value

The expected reward that justifies investing a resource.
See also: Aspiration, Motivation, Resource

• A potentially correctable detachment from Truth left uncorrected.
• A potentially correctable failure to distinguish between real and unreal left uncorrected.
• The opposite of enlightenment.
• In Buddhism, the root cause of suffering.
[Note: Complete enlightenment equals abolishing all ignorance, which means the cessation of suffering.]
See also: Attachment, Enlightenment, Innocence, Suffering

The best imaginable version of one’s Self, composed of the ideal-role blueprints across all of one’s roles.
See also: Role, Value, Value System

An accurate awareness of one’s specific strengths and weaknesses, coexisting with the awareness of human sameness and interdependence.
See also: Arrogance, Hubris, Pride

A trait or feature that is inherently attractive (or repulsive, in the case of negative value) within the context of a specific role.
See also: Attraction, Repulsion, Value