Chapter 04 Everyone's Framed Structure of Life is Different

The Essence of Happiness and True Freedom

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Today let us further explore the truth of life, to understand a concept- “the framed structure of life.”

The so-called "framed structure of life" refers to the innate potential of the intelligent quotient, emotional quotient, spiritual quotient, and moral quotient and other subconscious potentials. The framed structure of life and the growing environment constitute the dimensionality of a person's life. Therefore, the dimensions are different one from one another.

So, what is the dimensionality of life? It refers to the realm in which someone lives their life. For instance, Sun Wukong vs Tathagata Buddha, the realms in which they live are very different. Sun Wukong has seventy-two transformations, fiery eyes, and vast supernatural powers, but he can't escape the palm of Tathagata Buddha. This is how the various dimensions of life differ.

Let's first examine the four concepts of intelligent quotient, emotional quotient, spiritual quotient and moral quotient.

Intelligence quotient (IQ), a test of cognitive ability ("intelligence"), reflects a person's ability to observe, remember, think, imagine, create, analyze and solve problems. The intelligent quotient of an average person is usually between 85 to 115.

Emotional quotient (EQ) includes self-control, enthusiasm, persistence, and the ability to be self-motivated and self-disciplined. It is worth pointing out that although emotional quotient includes all levels of human interaction, the meaning of emotional quotient does not refer to flattery, pleasing, favouritism and hypocrisy.

Daniel Gorman, a Ph.D. in psychology at Harvard University, believes that emotional quotient consists of five main aspects:

1. The ability to be aware of one’s own emotions, which is the core of emotional quotient,

2. The ability to regulate and control one's emotions so that they can be expressed in a timely and appropriate manner.

3. The ability to motivate oneself and be in command of one’s emotions, this ability can elevate people from the low point of life and progress to start all over again;

4. The ability to understand the emotions and needs of others, which is a fundamental skill for normal interaction with others to enable smooth communication;

5. The ability to regulate one's own and others' emotional responses.

Spiritual quotient (SQ) refers to the spiritual cognitive abilities of human beings, that is, the ability to penetrate the essence of things, the ability to understand and to have intuition beyond logical thinking. Spiritual quotient and intelligent quotient are the intelligences to note. Spiritual quotient has a higher dimension than the intelligent quotient. Spiritual quotient itself also has different dimensions. The higher the spiritual quotient, the higher the dimension.

Moral quotient (MQ) is the ability to synchronize knowledge and action; it determines how humans apply generally applicable principles (integrity, responsibility, compassion, and forgiveness) to individual beliefs, visions, and actions. The contents of moral quotient include: consideration, respect, tolerance, forbearance, honesty, responsibility, peace, loyalty, courtesy, humour and other virtues.

Moral quotient and emotional quotient are related to moral affairs, nonetheless moral quotient has a higher dimension than emotional quotient, and moral quotient itself has different dimensions. The higher the dimension, the higher the moral quotient.

Moral quotient and spiritual quotient are like two sides of a same object. The former emphasizes kindness, while the latter emphasizes wisdom. When they reach a certain dimension, these two sides merge into one. We can call it "wisdom quotient".

Intelligent quotient, emotional quotient, spiritual quotient, and moral quotient are collectively referred to as the "four quotients".

The four quotients do not come from heredity. Human genetics are regarded as the genetic information on DNA.

Genes have two characteristics: one is to faithfully replicate themselves, and the other is undergoing mutation due to external radiation, which may lead to diseases. Therefore, human genetics can only work on physical level; they might result in the similarity in appearances between children and parents, however the four quotients of the children may be vastly different from the parents. Thus, the quotients should not possibly be inherited.

How are these four quotients being reflected in the DNA? DNA is composed of molecules. It is a biological macromolecule essential for the development and normal operation of organisms. It is a chemical-level substance. The four quotients of human beings are the human mind, the energy form of the mind is not at the molecular and atomic level, but it is within the biological energy field.

Parents with high IQ and high EQ may have children with low IQ and low EQ. The truth is same the other way around.

Parents with high IQ and low EQ may have children with low IQ and high EQ. The truth is same the other way around.

Parents with high IQ and high EQ but low SQ and low MQ may give birth to children with average IQ and EQ but higher SQ and MQ. The truth is same the other way around.

Other combinations exist as well, no more additional examples are needed.

People high in all four quotients are exceptionally rare to come by; that is, their parents are likely to be just average people with an average level of the four quotients.

A person's framed structure and his or her upbringings will determine his or her four quotients, but the framed structure plays a leading role and is the determining factor. Of course, the outward factors, such as his or her living environment, social environment, educational environment, etc., play an important role in the development of the four quotients.

These will be discussed later in the next chapter.