Universal Principles and Life Goals IEF 1 The

Universal Principles and Life Goals © IEF 1

The Search for Happiness “What everyone wants in life is continuous and genuine happiness. ” Spinoza © IEF 2

The Search for Happiness Mind w Truth w Beauty w Goodness w Love Inner Satisfaction Happiness Body w Food w Shelter w Wealth w Comfort Physical Well-being © IEF 3

The Search for Happiness Mind w Truth w Beauty w Goodness w Love Inner Satisfaction Happiness Body w Food w Shelter w Wealth w Comfort Physical Well-being © IEF 4

Basic Life Goals – Centered on True Love Mature Character True Love Contribution to Society Loving Relationships & Family © IEF 5

The Principles of True Love “Live for the sake of others” © IEF 6

Search for Universal Principles Confucius Socrates To realize the true way of life © IEF 7

Universal Principles “The laws governing human behavior are not invented … They are the laws of the universe … Woven into the fabric of every civilized society. ” Source: Steven Covey, Centered Leadership Principle- © IEF 8

Principle of Duality © IEF 9

Yang and Yin Human Man Woman Animal Male Female Plant Stamen Pistil Mineral Positive Negative © IEF 10

Internal & External Human Mind Body Animal Instinct Body Plant “Plant Mind” Mineral Inherent Nature Body Matter & Energy © IEF 11

Principle of Interaction Giving Subject Role Object Role Responding v Giving precedes receiving v Requires subject & object roles © IEF 12

Principle of Interaction Giving Subject Role Object Role Responding Existence Action Reproduction © IEF 13

Principle of Interaction in Ethics Treat others as one would want to be treated © IEF 14

Harmonious Interaction Centers on a Higher Purpose v Purpose to maintain life v Shared values and interests © IEF 15

Dual Purposes Mind Whole Purpose Body Self Purpose © IEF 16

Interdependent Hierarchy of the Body Organism Systems Organs Cells © IEF 17

Interdependent Social Hierarchy World Nations Communities Families Individuals © IEF 18

Heart – Motivates True Love v Core of person v Seeks joy through loving Heart v Satisfied by ethical relationships Conscience © IEF 19

Heart – Core of Human Nature “What is the foundation of natural human feelings for others? The heart that sympathizes with pain. What is the foundation of a commitment to righteousness? The heart that is repelled by vice. . . ” Mencius © IEF 20

Conscience – Guides True Love v Points toward higher good v Innate sensitivity to truth v Needs education © IEF 21

Conscience Directs Towards the Higher Purpose Mind Body Whole Purpose Self Purpose © IEF 22

True Love To benefit others Committed Sincere Moral Unconditional Sacrificial © IEF 23 op

True Love – Center of Universal Values Basis of virtues v Service v Forgiveness v Respect v Commitment v Responsibility v Honesty Foundation for Progress and Prosperity © IEF 24

Three Life Goals 1. Mature Character 2. True Family and Living relationships 3. Contribution to the Society © IEF 25

Harmonious Interaction Centers on a Higher Purpose Subject Role Object Role © IEF 26

Four Position Base for Interaction Higher Purpose Subject Role Center Object Role New Development Interaction Outcome © IEF 27

Process of Growth Completion Growth Formation © IEF 28

Growth in Nature – Automatic Seed Contains design of plant Mature Tree Manifests design © IEF 29

Growth of Human Character – Responsibility Mature character Potential for love Realizes potential for love © IEF 30

Principle of Responsibility Fulfillment of Responsibility Maturing of Character Failure of Responsibility Distortion of Character © IEF 31

Freedom Is the Opportunity for Responsibility Freedom Responsibility © IEF 32

First Life Goal – Mature Character True Love Mind Rooted in heart Body Mature Character © IEF 33

Good Character Bad Character Mind Body (Conscience) (Instincts) Body Mind (Instincts) (Conscience) © IEF 34

Second Life Goal – Loving Relationships & Family True Love Husband Wife Child © IEF 35

Family Harmony Grandparents & Parents True Love Husband Younger Sibling Wife Elder Sibling Children & Grandchildren © IEF 36

The Four Realms of Heart v v Child’s Realm Sibling’s Realm Spouse’s Realm Parent’s Realm © IEF 37

Society – Extension of Family Leaders Younger Peers Parents True Love Younger Sibling Husband Wife Elder Peers Elder Sibling Children Subordinates © IEF 38

Social Ethics Rooted in Family Ethics © IEF 39

Three Subject Idea True Parent True Teacher True Leader © IEF 40

Ethic of the Supportive Role – Serving the Greater Good Humanitarianism Patriotism Citizenship Filial Piety © IEF 41

Third Life Goal – Contribution to Society True Love Society, Work & Environment Person Individual & Social Prosperity © IEF 42

Work Contributes to Prosperity Work Ethic – v Initiative v Diligence v Creativity v Excellence © IEF 43

Sustainable Development and Conservation of the Environment © IEF 44

Basic Life Goals – Interconnected Mature Character True Love Contribution to Society Loving Relationships & Family © IEF 45

Way to Happiness “Righteousness in the heart… beauty in the character… Harmony in the home… order in the nation… peace in the world. ” The Great Learning © IEF 46