Instructions on Usage

Terms of Use & Copyright Notice

1. Ownership of Content

Unless otherwise stated, all original text, personal narratives (including the "Happiness in Haiti" account), and layout on this website are the intellectual property of Lisa M. LaFleur/theunshakeablecompass.com and are protected by United States and international copyright laws. © 2026. All rights reserved.

2. Third-Party Intellectual Property & Attributions

This website serves as a platform for sharing wisdom from various traditions. We acknowledge the following sources:

• The Four Stages of Happiness: The concepts of Laetus, Felix, Beatitudo, and Sublime Beatitudo are derived from classical Aristotelian-Thomistic philosophy and are used here for educational and reflective purposes.

• The Teachings of Sadhguru: The "Seven Principles for Life" (including Kill the Lies, Break the Status Quo, etc.) are the intellectual property of Sadhguru and the Isha Foundation. These are shared here with deep respect for the original author to provide spiritual value to our readers. These specific sections are not the property of this website.

3. Limited License for Personal Use

You are welcome to share links to our content or small excerpts (under 100 words) for personal, non-commercial use, provided that:

• Clear credit is given to www.theunshakeablecompass.com.

• A functional link back to the original page is included. https://www.theunshakeablecompass.com

• For the Sadhguru principles, credit is maintained for the Isha Foundation.

4. Prohibited Use

You may not republish, sell, or duplicate the original narratives or the specific compilation of these teachings for commercial gain without express written permission from the site owner.

5. Disclaimer

The content on this website is for informational and inspirational purposes only. While we believe in the transformative power of these principles, "Happiness" is a subjective experience. The views expressed in the personal blog sections are based on individual experiences and do not constitute professional psychological or medical advice.

Requesting Permission to Use My Work

The personal narratives shared on this site, particularly the account of volunteering at the orphanage in Haiti, are deeply personal reflections of my journey. I am honored if my words resonate with you and you wish to share them.

1. Social Media & Personal Blogs

You are welcome to share short excerpts (up to 100 words) or quotes from my original writing on social media or your personal blog, provided you:

• Tag/Link back to www.theunshakeablecompass.com.

• Attribute the quote to Lisa M. LaFleur

2. Commercial or Educational Use

If you would like to reprint a full article, use the Haiti narrative in a publication (digital or print), or feature my original content in an educational setting, written permission is required. ### 3. Third-Party Content Please note that I cannot grant permission for the use of the "Seven Principles" or any specific teachings by Sadhguru/Isha Foundation featured on this site. For those requests, please contact the Isha Foundation directly.

Get in Touch

For permission requests, collaborations, or simply to share your own story of finding happiness, please reach out via the form below or email me at:

theunshakeablecompass@gmail.com

I aim to respond to all inquiries within 48–72 hours. Thank you for respecting the integrity of this creative space.

Thank you and God Bless!!