Humans are equipped to unfold an emotional evolutionary process similar to the one we evolve through physically. The six stages can be described as beginning with Survival, progressing to Dominion and then to Pleasure where a major stagnation/complacence/denial takes place. Once this stagnation is cleared we are able to move on to Understanding, then to Happiness and ultimately on to Fulfillment.
Where have you evolved to emotionally?

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(excerpt from lecture given on July 17, 2008 at Yoga West, Los Angeles. Full lecture will soon be available here.)