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We present a theory of the source of human suffering, and then describe an emotional intelligence (EI) framework that is based on this theory. We illustrate how a wide variety of EI-relevant measures can be understood in terms of this framework. Finally, we describe an intervention approach that is specifically designed to undermine the theorized causes of suffering. EI-relevant measures can be used to evaluate the efficacy of this intervention and to provide feedback about how to improve it.