Shame
Level 1
Description: A state of humiliation and self-loathing.
Characteristics: Feelings of worthlessness, rejection, and a desire to disappear. Often associated with depression and suicidal thoughts.
Level 2
Description: A state of self-blame and remorse.
Characteristics: Persistent regret, unresolved feelings from past actions, and tendencies toward self-punishment.
Advice: „You’ve hurt others, now you need to make amends for everything you’ve done.“
Guilt
Apathy
Level 3
Description: A state of hopelessness and despair.
Characteristics: Feeling powerless, emotionally numb, and disconnected from life. Common in depression and chronic poverty.
Nihilism: Advice: „Nothing really matters, so why try?“
Level 4
Description: A state of sadness and loss.
Characteristics: Overwhelmed by sorrow, regret, and longing for what has been lost. It involves mourning and unresolved emotional pain.
Grief
Fear
Level 5
Description: A state of anxiety and insecurity.
Characteristics: Constant worry about potential threats, uncertainty, and avoidance of risks. Fear can be both paralyzing and motivating.
Level 6
Description: A state driven by craving and longing.
Characteristics: Focus on material gain, addiction, and unhealthy attachments. Desires can be motivating but often create dissatisfaction when unmet.
Jordan Belfort (The Wolf of Wall Street)
Advice: “The only thing standing between you and your goal is the story you keep telling yourself.”
Desire
Anger
Level 7
Description: A state of frustration and resentment.
Characteristics: Hostility, blame, and aggression toward others. Anger can drive change but often leads to conflict and destruction.
David Goggins
Advice: “Stop being a victim. Get up and do something about it.”
(Channeling rage into relentless self-improvement and resilience.)
Level 8
Description: A state of arrogance and superiority.
Characteristics: Inflated self-importance, denial of flaws, and resistance to personal growth. Pride is self-enhancing but fragile when challenged.
Andrew Tate
Advice: „You’re not a winner until you dominate every area of your life. You need to show the world you’re better than them. If you aren’t the best, you’re nothing. Don’t apologize for your success—show it off.“
Pride
Courage
Level 9
Description: A state of confidence and empowerment.
Characteristics: The ability to face challenges, embrace change, and take responsibility for life. This level marks the threshold of positive personal growth.
Level 10
Description: A state of meaning and intentional living.
Characteristics: Guided by personal values, commitment to goals, and an understanding of one’s role in the world. This includes neutrality (open-mindedness), willingness (motivation), acceptance (understanding), and reason (logical thinking).
Purpose
Love
Level 11
Description: A state of unconditional compassion and deep connection.
Characteristics: Genuine care for others, empathy, and altruism. This love transcends personal attachments and reflects universal kindness and acceptance.
Eckhart Tolle
Advice: „When you become comfortable with the silence inside of you, you open up space for love and peace to fill that void.“
The Purpose of Art 