1. Psych 190 Dr. Elena Klaw

2.  Vision  Voice  Village/community  Joie de vivre (joy of living)  Victory

3.  Being present in the moment  Self acceptance, faith in yourself  Following your inner motivation, your proclivities, and your values

4.  How and what you express to the world, your creativity, the effects you have on others

5.  Connections we make, who we share our gifts with, seeing ourselves a part of a larger effort.  When we try to make the world right.  “The meaning of life is the time that we share with the ones we love.”

6.  Pursuit of happiness as an inalienable right of all humans (U. S. Declaration of Independence)  We need to feel that we deserve to be happy!

7.  When we overcome hardship or learn to accept our suffering without causing more suffering  We may learn to yield, to gain acceptance, and gratitude.  We may realize our internal courage.  We may experience grace.  We feel that at least for that moment, we are on the right path.

8.  When do you feel like you are acting in a way that is true to your vision of your life?  How so you use your voice in a way that is truest to yourself?  Who is your village/your community?  What gives you the most joie de vivre (joy of living)?  When, in your life, do you feel victory?