The document discusses the different types of motivation and their effects. It states that motivation arises from the mind and emotions and guides our actions. Positive motivation stems from a calm, compassionate mind and leads to constructive actions and benefits. Negative motivation comes from a self-centered mindset and destructive emotions, guiding harmful actions and consequences. The document advocates transforming one's motivation from negative to positive by cultivating compassion through conviction of interdependence and practicing virtues like kindness.

1. M o t i v a t i o n
Reality : Interdependence
Ignorance Wisdom
(Care for the happiness of yourself only) (Care for the happiness of others)
Self-centered mind : Altruistic mind (Reason):
*Attachment *Compassion
*Arrogance *Warm-heart
*Greed…etc. *Gentleness…etc.
Destructive emotion : Calm mind :
Mind *Anger, Hatred
*Jealousy
*Peace of mind
*Friendship Flow
*Fear, Sorrow…etc. *Cooperation…etc.
Negative motivation Positive motivation
Negative karma Positive karma
Negative consequence Benefit
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2. Contents
1. What is motivation?
2. Effects of motivation
3. Flows of motivation
4. How to transform our mind
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3. 1. What is motivation?
1. Our motivations arise from our mind and emotions,
and become the purpose of our actions. (Physical,
verbal and mental actions)
2. If we have calm mind through compassion, our
motivations become positive. On the other hand, our
motivations become negative if we have self-centered
mind and destructive emotions.
3. So, our mind and emotions are value drivers for life.
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4. 2. Effects of motivation
1. All actions based on our positive motivations are
good actions, and all actions based on our negative
motivations are bad actions .
2. So, it depends on our motivations, whether our
actions are good or bad.
3. Positive motivations bring us happiness through
benefits, and negative motivations bring us
sufferings through negative consequences.
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5. 3. Flows of motivation
Negative motivation Positive motivation
← Pessimism, No vision, ← Optimism, Vision or
Hopeless Hope
← Unrealistic approach ← Realistic approach
← Illusion or delusion ← Seeing the reality
← Mental projection ← Holistic view
← Destructive emotions ← Calm Mind
← Self-centered mind ← Altruistic mind
(ex. Attachment, Greed, Arrogance) (ex. Compassion,Warm-Heart)
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6. 4. How to transform our mind
1. Conviction of
(1) the ultimate reality of ‘Interdependence’ or
(2) the law of causality or
(3) the effects of compassion
2. Practice of ‘Compassion’
[Compassion : Reason : Universal Moral Ethics] :
Compassion, Warm-heart, Gentleness, Kindness, Care,
Sincerity, Honesty, Self-confidence, Trust, Respect,
Appreciation, Modesty, Self-discipline, Patience, Tolerance,
Forgiveness, Sympathy, Empathy, Generosity, Non-violence…etc.
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7. P r a c t i c e ‘ C o m p a s s i o n ’
Action
For your meaningful, Speech
healthy & happy life
Karma
Body
Thought (Motivation)
Instinct & Emotion [Transformed]
Reason (Compassion)
Mind
Emotion
Instinct
Human Spirit
Structure
Smile
Controller
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