It's very simple, all your life you have been experiencing happiness, sorrow, ill will and a multitude of other emotions. Each and every time this occurred you employed strategies to react or respond to the stimulus.
You did so in the "belief" that your way was the appropriate way even when you had hidden agendas.
You engage all aspects of life in a "certain" way unique to you. With no words spoken or written, you do this because you are "living your philosphy".