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C OMPASSIONATE I NTEGRITY T RAINING
A S ECULAR E THICS A PPROACH TO C ULTIVATING P ERSONAL , S OCIAL AND E NVIRONMENTAL F LOURISHING
I NNER V ERSUS E XTERNAL F ACTORS OF H APPINESS P RACTICE S CRIPT
(12 to 15 minutes)
In Preparation for the Practice:
During this practice you will be asked to bring to mind one or more internal qualities you feel bring (or
could bring) happiness to your life, and one or more material possessions or accomplishments you feel bring
(or could bring) happiness to your life. Before we begin, you may want to take a moment to think of the
examples you want to use during the practice.
Start of Practice:
If you are making a recording of this script, add the italicized text. If you are reading this script in a live
setting, omit the italicized text.
This contemplative practice is designed to be used in conjunction with the Compassionate Integrity
Training program. Many of the terms and concepts used in this practice assume knowledge that comes from
the CIT manual and classes. For more information about CIT, please visit www.compassionateintegrity.org.
Let’s begin the practice by taking a relaxed and upright posture. ( For instructions and tips about posture,
please listen to the Introduction to Contemplative Practices podcast. ) (pause 15 seconds)
Now begin whatever stabilizing practice or practices you find helpful, such as resourcing, deep breathing,
and focused attention. (pause 1 to 2 minutes)
Bring to mind one or more internal qualities that you feel bring (or could bring) happiness to your life.
(pause for 1 to 2 minutes)
Choose one of these items. What is it specifically about this thing that brings you happiness? If you had
more of it, would you have more happiness? (pause for 1 to 2 minutes)
Bring to mind one or more material possessions or accomplishments that you feel bring (or could bring)
happiness to your life. (pause for 1 to 2 minutes)
C ENTER FOR C OMPASSION , I NTEGRITY AND S ECULAR E THICS | L IFE U NIVERSITY | M ARIETTA , G EORGIA
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