Myth 1 Humans act instinctively. The source of this myth is that animals have instincts. Truth Animals do have instincts.  Actions are programmed responses over which the animal has no choice.  Humans do not have instincts.  Humans learn what actions to take and, if they so choose, they can change their learned actions.

Myth 2 Humans are just animals with big brains. The assumption is that the intelligence of our big brains can and should dominate our otherwise inferior, animal natures. Truth Human beings are born without the limitations of instincts and are free to manifest an infinite potential.

Myth 3 Some people are born superior to other people. This assumption originates from a man-made social order that is a hierarchy: "Some people are born to be leaders and some to be followers." Truth All human beings are born with equal power of choice.

Myth 4 Survival is the purpose of life. This is true for the species, but for individuals, it is a myth. Truth Survival is a relevant goal of childhood.  Adults don't survive adulthood. The task of childhood is survival. The task of adulthood is transformation.

Myth 5 Some emotions are positive and some are negative. Negative emotions may lead you to do things that you don't want to see yourself as doing — "I don't like to yell, but I was angry!"  Positive emotions make you feel good. Truth Emotions are simply energy in the body providing information. The mind  judges and labels the energy as positive or negative.