It is very hierarchical. It has an almost religious faith in science and expertise.

remember the moments that plumbed the depths of our emotional life, that made us feel most alive?

rare, exciting, oceanic, deeply moving, exhilarating, elevating experiences that generated an advanced form of perceiving reality,

greater contemplation associated with intense experiences may increase the likelihood that we consider such events self-defining.

positive relationship between a quiet ego and self-compassion.

come to a deeper understanding of common humanity.

attempt to see reality as clearly as possible

nondefensive form of attention to the present