Behaviors

wallowing

Priority request: As in, wallowing in self pity or sadness. Resisting happiness by being attached to the perverse pleasure of a negative emotional state.

reflecting on past mistakes

Request: Mistakes made years and even decades ago sometimes resurface in my mind, leading me to inadvertently reflect on them over and over. Is it constructive?

leaving the TV on for background noise

Request: Some people can't bear silence and feel the need to fill it with something.

giving Jesus an applause

Request: We do it in church. The intention is good, but I find it quite awkward.

wearing strong perfume

Request: Ever had that one coworker?

Not having "favorites" - e.g. song, color, food, movie, sports team, etc.

Where does this put you on the map of consciousness?

work hard, play hard

A way of being at this level...

statement: the rules don't apply to me

Request: A mentality, whether stated vocally or not, that makes it easier to rationalize unethical or rule-breaking behavior.

Queen Bee syndrome

These women often take on “masculine” traits and distance themselves from other women in the workplace in order to succeed. They may also view or treat subordinates more critically if they are female, and refuse to help other women rise up the ranks as a form of self-preservation -- wikipedia.

being late / being on time

Request: To appointments, meeting friends, work.

being at the right place at the right time

Request: Is it a matter of luck (cal. 195), "good things come to those who wait" (cal. 355), good karma (cal. 545), or...?

"I don't care what you think"

While we don't need to concern ourselves with what others think of us (noninvolvement), this statement is imbued with hostility and a tinge of dominance.

wanting to be "a somebody"

The ego wants to be a somebody.

loner

Request: "a person who is or prefers to be alone, especially one who avoids the company of others" – dictionary.com

saving money for retirement

Priority request: Practical common sense? Or is it trying to control the future?