The ECDE system is built upon these foundational insights:
- Emotions as Predictions – Emotions signal that a relevant belief is active. They provide real-time alerts about underlying predictions being tested against your current reality.
- Safety as the Root of All Human Behaviour – Every human action or reaction seeks safety—be it physical, emotional, or perceived.
- Belief as the Core of Reality – Your beliefs shape your experience of reality, influencing your choices, emotional responses, and perceived limitations.
- Altruism as a Marker of Truth – Beliefs beneficial to you, your relationships, and the broader community align closely with deeper, universal truths.
- Co-dependence as Misplaced External Validation – Relying on external validation for self-worth weakens personal identity, creating emotional fragility.
- Values as Reflections of Core Beliefs – Your authentic values naturally emerge from your genuine, underlying beliefs.
- Authenticity through Inner Alignment – The greater your alignment with inner truths, the more effortless and authentic your outward expression becomes.
- Altruistic Love Ensures Universal Safety – Unconditional, altruistic self-love guarantees emotional and relational safety for both yourself and those you love.
- Resilience through Cognitive Flexibility – The ability to update beliefs and embrace new perspectives fosters sustained resilience.
- Self-Mastery as an Iterative Journey – True mastery is continuous and iterative, characterized by ongoing refinement, curiosity, and personal evolution.