6. Foundation of happiness Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Survival ( 生存 ) (shelter, warmth, food, water) Safety ( 安全 ) (freedom from physical or emotional threat) Belonging ( 歸屬感 ) (love and acceptance from family and peers) Self esteem( 自尊 ) (recognition and approval) Deficiency Needs Intellectual achievement ( 智力的成就 ) (knowing and understanding) Aesthetic appreciation ( 真善美的鑒賞、索求 ) (order, truth, beauty) Self actualization ( 自我實現 ) Growth Needs
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A: A good job, winning a lottery, finding a lover B losing a job, money, a broken heart. Falling in love is a risky business. There should be a warning printed with marriage certificates like in a cigarette package C: More money or new clothes, another boy or girl friend
After five minutes I invite a bell and ask people to slowly open their eyes. Then I ask the group for a show of hands to a series of questions. “How many of you were aware of physical sensations (sounds, smells, tastes, your contact with your seat, your heartbeat, your breathing, your feet, your mouth, your hair)? How many of you were aware of your emotions or thoughts? more than one thought? more than five? more than ten? How many of you saw a thought arise? a thought end?” These are intriguing questions for many of the participants. Returning to feelings, I ask, “How many people experienced negative feelings? neutral feelings? positive feelings? negative thoughts? neutral ones? positive ones?” Focusing on the negative feelings and thoughts, I ask, “How many of these negative feelings and thoughts had to do with things that have already happened, things you’re feeling upset or guilty about?” Usually quite a few relate to this question. I then ask, “How many negative thoughts and feelings had to do with the future, things you are anxious about?” This also gets a good response. Finally, I ask, “How many negative thoughts and feelings had to do with the present?” As a teacher, I want to be open to the discomfort some may be having with this experience.