It’s not uncommon to hear people advocating their perspective as the “only” or “only correct” type of Fundamental Wellbeing. This has led to a lot of conflict over the years between religious and spiritual systems, sub-sects within them, and even individuals.
Our research uncovered many different types of Fundamental Wellbeing that people experience, which are generally shared across the many religious, spiritual, and philosophical traditions that have an interest in this area. Some, such as Christianity, generally prefer one type (which we refer to as Location 3). Others such as Buddhism or Hindusim are more complicated and generally consider a range of different types as desirable, with some sub-sects preferring some types over others.
Though there are at dozens of types of Fundamental Wellbeing, most people who experience it will experience one or more of 3 primary types. When fully settled into, they all have the characteristic of being deeply peaceful, present, and lacking that nagging sense of discontentment that plagues the rest of the population.

We’ve written and spoken extensively about these different types , so we’re not going to cover them more here. Our landmark book, The Finders , is available everywhere and offers the most comprehensive coverage of this topic that is available. You can also learn more about the different locations, at depth, in this peer-reviewed scientific paper about them .

An important thing to keep in mind is that the type of Fundamental Wellbeing that is best for you typically relates most strongly to your current stage of life and various commitments. Although any form of Fundamental Wellbeing is a great place to experience life from, some are most likely more optimal for your life than others.

As I mentioned in a previous myth, you can be deeply in Fundamental wellbeing and conventionally thriving in your life and successful. But this can take some engineering both in how you get there, and what you do once you’re there.

For example, those in their later years or retired, might want to spend their days experiencing a profound sense of persistent joy and wonder. For those with careers and families, a deeply calm, non-reactive and peaceful state might be more ideal so they can excel in their jobs, and most effectively raise their families. You get the idea.
We’ve researched the types of Fundamental Wellbeing for 15 years in a broad range of people all over the world. Through our research we’ve helped thousands to navigate and settle into the optimum form of Fundamental Wellbeing, by helping them to understand the process and use specific practices that allow them to reach and deepen into what is most aligned with their life.

While it’s certainly okay for each Finder or tradition to pick a favorite location, there’s no reason to think that that makes it the “best location” for everyone. Our research actually shows the opposite. Different locations bring different ways of experiencing life. Some are optimal for some things but not for others. The most important thing is to pursue the type or types of it that support your life situation and circumstances.

That brings us to our tenth and final myth, that learning about Fundamental Wellbeing is the best way to get there.