• A state of mind characterized by the conviction that one is entitled to one’s satisfying experiences given one’s uniquely precious, superior traits.
• The self-centered explanation of satisfaction.
See also: Arrogance, Entitlement, Humility, Satisfaction, State of Mind
HOPE
The conviction that the future has the potential to be better than the present.
See also: Aspiration, Conviction, Despair, Expectation, Optimism
HATE
An intoxicated state of mind characterized by an intense, intolerable repulsion from someone or something, leading to the conviction that it should be destroyed.
See also: Anger, Force, Intoxication, State of Mind, Tolerance
HAPPINESS
The most coveted, but unattainable, state of mind that emerges when Inner Peace, Passion, and Compassion are maximized, marking the cessation of suffering.
See also: Compassion, Inner Peace, Passion, State of Mind, Suffering
HABIT
• A mental capacity acquired through repetition that connects a specific stimulus directly to a specific response (mental and/or behavioral), bypassing the need for analysis and choice making.
• Acquired reflex.
See also: Choice
GUILT
A mental pain normally triggered by the recognition that one’s intent is or was less than fair.
See also: Embarrassment, Fairness, Pain, Shame
GRIEF
• The normal emotional response to sadness that follows a recognition of a loss.
• The suffering associated with the pain of a loss.
See also: Pain, Suffering
GREED
An intoxicated state of mind characterized by tension from self-based entitlement to something and the conviction that only its possession will provide relief.
See also: Desire, Entitlement, Intoxication, State of Mind
GRATITUDE
• The state of mind that normally follows the recognition that one has received more than one’s fair share.
• Targeted appreciation.
See also: Appreciation, Fairness, Resentment
GRATIFICATION
The relief that follows the resolution of a need or the fulfillment of a desire or passion.
See also: Desire, Incentive, Motivation, Need, Passion