My Mind & My Body

Forgiveness *

Harboring Negativity I replay cruel or hostile thoughts and may even wish harm or failure on others.

Holding Grudges I express anger or resentment through words or actions and hold on to it for a long time.

Mental Release I let go of grudges in my mind and practice mentally forgiving those I resented. Example: I think, “I forgive them — I don’t want to carry this anymore.”

Personal Reconciliation I take initiative to resolve conﬂicts and directly ask forgiveness when I have wronged someone.

Universal Forgiveness (Enriched) I forgive all people and seek forgiveness from all living beings. I release resentment daily, cultivate compassion, and live with a heart free of grudges, seeing every being as worthy of peace. My Mind & My Body A Self Evaluation

Anger *

Quick Temper I think angry thoughts, display extreme anger, and lose my temper easily.

Short Bursts I have a strong temper but it fades quickly, usually within minutes. I know anger is unhealthy, yet I can’t tolerate others’ mistakes.

Frequent Episodes I get angry several times a week and lose control a few times a month.

Occasional Anger I allow myself to feel irritation at times, but lose control only rarely. Most of the time I can manage it with a smile.

Inner Calm (Enriched) I live without anger, internally or externally. When irritation arises, I let it go quickly with patience and understanding. My natural response is compassion, even in stressful or unfair situations.

Passions / Sensuality *

Reckless Indulgence I frequently engage in reckless premarital or extramarital sexual behavior and seek sexual content multiple times per week.

Regular Exposure I watch sexual or violent movies weekly or seek out sexual content several times a week.

Balanced Relationship I maintain a healthy, active, and balanced marital sex life, with minimal exposure to sexual content (about once a month).

Minimal Toughts I have very few sensual thoughts and rare exposure to sexual content (a few times a year).

Mindful Mastery (Enriched) I live with respect, self

Active Mind *

Inactive & Unmotivated I have no desire to learn new skills and lead a sedentary lifestyle.

Wishful but Inactive I want to learn new skills but make little eﬀort, often claiming there is no time for hobbies or reading.

Occasional Learner I learn one new skill a year and read about three books annually.

Engaged Learner I learn one new skill, read six books, and write one article per year, recognizing that staying mentally active supports my physical and spiritual well-being.

Mentor & Creator (Enriched) I keep my mind alive through learning, reading, and creating. I share knowledge by writing, teaching, or mentoring, using mental growth as a path toward wisdom, service, and spiritual well-being.

Death / Preparation *

Fearful Avoidance I am afraid of death and rarely think about it.

Initial Awareness I sometimes reﬂect on death and consider organ donation.

Basic Preparation I have legal documents for life support decisions and a Will in place.

Peaceful Readiness I am a registered organ donor, at ease with death (my own and others), and have my ﬁnancials and relationships in order.

Spiritual Embrace (Enriched) I accept death without fear, sorrow, or anxiety. I see it as a natural transition and prepare with peace and dignity, whether through Sallekhan# or mindful acceptance, leaving behind clarity, compassion, and love.

Pride *

Arrogant Boasting I am openly or inwardly boastful about success, wealth, education, appearance, or family.

Recognized Imbalance I know pride is wrong and try to balance it, though I still imply pride in conversations.

Hidden Pride I show no external pride but occasionally experience it internally.

Minimal Pride I rarely feel pride, and when it arises, I quickly recognize it and let it go before it grows. My focus is more on gratitude than comparison.

Humility (Enriched) I live free of pride, both internally and externally. Success, wealth, or status do not deﬁne me. I treat all people with equal respect, focusing on gratitude, service, and recognizing the dignity of every living being.

Relaxation / Meditation / Mindfulness *

Stress-Driven I live a stressful life, never relax or meditate, and check my phone constantly.

Seeking Relief I feel stress and look for resources to manage it, but practice little.

Beginner Practice I practice yoga or meditation about 15 minutes, ﬁve times a week, use deep breathing in stress, and do short digital fasts.

Regular Practice I meditate 30 minutes daily, practice deep breathing for 10 minutes, observe one hour of silence, and encourage my family to meditate.

Deep Practice & Teaching (Enriched) I live with calm awareness through daily meditation, deep breathing, and silence. Mindfulness ﬂows through my day, and I share these practices with others, helping to create a more peaceful world.

Body Care *

Neglectful Habits I avoid physical exercise, breathe shallowly, and engage in activities that harm the body. I may sit for more than three hours without a break.

Basic Care I walk or play sports about twice a week and have respect for the body. I may sit for up to two hours without a break.

Active Routine I exercise three times a week with cardio, muscle toning, or sports, and get regular medical checkups. When sitting, I take breaks at least once an hour.

Consistent Fitness I exercise four times a week and balance sitting with movement, taking breaks every 30 minutes or using a standing desk for half the workday.

Mindful Care (Enriched) I nurture my body with whole

Impact & Awareness *

Unaware Consequences I rarely think about the short

Passive Awareness I notice that my words and actions can cause harm but still use negative ones toward myself and others.

Occasional Awareness I understand that mindfulness inﬂuences the impact of my actions and choices, but I practice it only irregularly.

Conscious Avoidance I am aware of the ripple eﬀects my behavior creates for myself and others and actively avoid harmful actions.

Positive Inﬂuence (Enriched) I live with strong awareness of the action reaction cycle in life. My thoughts, words, and actions radiate positivity, uplifting myself, others, and the environment, and contributing to greater harmony in the world. “When the mind becomes stable like the water of a clear pond, then the reﬂection of the Soul can be seen in it.” — Tattva Sar 41