Consider the research of [https://gsbapps.stanford.edu/facultyprofiles/biomain.asp?id=65055919 James March], a professor of political science at Stanford University. March contends that people use one of two basic models for decision making. The first ''consequences'' model involves a mental comparison of alternatives in order to maximize the benefit to cost ratio. The second [[Identity]] model uses the answers to three questions to make a decision:
* Who am I?
* What kind of situation is this?
* What would someone like me do in this situation?
A meaningful life comes from [[bringing life]] via actions and activities that both reinforce our core identity and help us grow toward the selves we aspire to be.
We explore the question of "Who am I?" during our reflective [[Daily Practice]]. We take action that contributes to [[Life]] in ways that are consistent with our [[Identity]]. [[Action]] and [[Reflection]] are the two pillars of our [[Daily Practice]]. We seek to balance and strengthen both pillars.
For more on this topic, see:
* [http://solseed.org/we_believe#/page/17 Passion Drives Us] and [http://solseed.org/we_believe#/page/19 Embrace Passion]
* [[Starfarer]] and [[Being a Starfarer]]
* Happy in the Sun ... children's book