從｢光明心態｣到內在動機

From the Role of Bright Attitudes to the Intrinsic Motivation

本文主要從習慣領域學說的七個「光明心態」出發，探討其具有引發內在動機的作用。首先，探討人類行為中內在動機的重要性；其次，陳述內在動機啟動的要件；再次，說明習慣領域｢光明心態｣的內涵，並引申｢光明心態｣如何引發內在動機及其深層意義。訴之於內在的動機賦予自主性、專精（對長期目標的堅持與熱情、有歸屬感和價值感）、目的（正確目標與良好願景，可激發自我實現與潛能）。習慣領域學說中佛帝化身、萬事助長、標標清明全力知行、全責主人、使命樂園、秒秒生光、感恩布施七個光明心態滿足了自主、專精與目的的要件，故可激起內在動機。七個「光明心態」是生命的意義及價值所在，當它們占有我們的注意力時，它們即可轉化我們的心態，由陰暗而趨向光明，從而引發內在動機。「心態決定狀態」、「有信念就有力量」，七個光明心態就是啟動內在動機的引擎。

This paper discusses the role of the seven “bright attitudes” in the habitual domains and how these seven bright attitudes trigger the intrinsic motivation. Firstly, this paper points out the importance of the intrinsic motivation in human behavior. Secondly, this paper states how the intrinsic motivation could be triggered. Thirdly, this paper explains the meaning of the “bright attitudes” in the habitual domain and how the “bright attitudes” trigger the intrinsic motivation and its deep meaning. Appealing to the intrinsic motivation can stimulate self-realization and potential due to autonomy, mastery (persistence to and enthusiasm for long-term goals, a sense of belonging and value), purpose (correct goals and good visions). The seven bright faith attitudes of the habitual domains— Buddha incarnation, full responsibility master, everything helps growth, clear life goal, full knowledge and action, mission paradise, living at the present, being grateful and giving— can fulfill the requirement of autonomy, mastery, and purpose so that they can help stimulate the intrinsic motivation. The seven “bright attitudes” are the meaning of life. When they occupy our attention, they can transform our attitude from darkness to brightness, and thus trigger the intrinsic motivation. As “the attitude determines what state you will be at”, and “where there is faith, there is power”, the seven bright attitudes are the engine that activates the intrinsic motivation.