Ch.1: Perception and beliefs
Perception is everything
Belief systems: the heritage of humankind
One sees what one believes to be true – a parable
Values guide us in our thoughts and beliefs
Which are your values? A short questionnaire
Psychocybernetics: the goal directed brain-mind
Ch.2: An analysis of the thinking process
What are thoughts? A new perspective
The character of thoughts
The process of thinking
Conscious thinking:observing the stream of thoughts
A simple technique to neutralize negative thoughts
The seven aspects of thinking
Changing the pattern of thinking:
the thought, action, habit, character connection
Stoicism, panpsychism: Marcus Aurelius, the emperor-philosopher Observing the stream of consciousness
Pythagorean exercise
Controlling the flow of thoughts
Is there a Matrix or storehouse of impressions?
Ch.3: The Self: your true parent
The luminous Self
Testimonies of encounters with the Self
Some universal principles of concern to humans
The golden rule: virtues are all important
What you sow is what you reap
Learn to become who you really are
Unity of all life
Ch.4: Self, society, ecosystem
The money system
Ecological considerations
Peak prosperity course
Degrowth
Artificial intelligence
Biotechnology
Climate change
Social systems
Philosophy: panpsychism
Psychological counseling and online groups
Ch. 5: Death and the afterlife