The Spiritual Self Schema (3-S) Development Program

First consider your mind wandering -- what was the typical theme of
your daydreaming last week when your habitual self-schema was being
accessed (was it worry, fear, desire for something you want, aversion
towards something you don't want, fantasy, memories of the past,
anticipation of future outcomes, ... ?) How would you describe the
general theme of your daydreaming last week?
Next list one cognitive script -- what did you tend to tell yourself last
week (was your inner-dialogue encouraging you, was it chastising you,
...?) Describe a typical cognitive script.
Then list a feeling -- how did you typically react emotionally to
whatever was going on (would you characterize a typical emotional
reaction as agitation, depression, satisfaction, ... ?) Describe a typical
emotional reaction experienced last week.
Finally, list a typical behavior -- what behavioral action sequence do
you associate with the habitual self-schema that was active during the
past week (was it a sequence of behaviors for making money, providing
care to others, self-improvement, ...?) What specific behavioral action
sequence do you associate with the habitual self-schema that was active
during the past week?
Step 3: Increasing awareness of the consequences of your
habitual self-schema(s)
Reflect. Does my habitual path relieve, or contribute to, suffering?
Mine? Others?
Sometimes when we go on "automatic pilot" -- after our mind
wanders and our cognitive scripts, habitual emotional responses,
and behavioral action sequences are activated -- we inadvertently
harm ourselves or others. Consider the consequences of your own
habitual ways of experiencing and expressing yourself last week
that could potentially cause harm.
Rehearse (visualization): Visualize the actor once again, this
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