Yeah, that’s what I’m aiming for as well. Anyway, I’ll simply add the new Lovebomb to Khan from Stage 2 onwards. The best scenario for me is to appear friendly and inviting, yet authoritative enough that others think twice before causing any trouble. Striking the right balance is key.
This has only happened since I added Sanguine to the mix. I also added stillness based exercises that are supposed to maximize the effect of Sanguine. This has effectively neutralized all the uncomfortable aspects of Khan for me. My mood is constantly optimistic and really good, there’s a spring to my step and I smile and whistle often, with no apparent cause. I think that is what gives that impression that I could be high.
This is what you get for rushing ahead of me 
Seriously though, I think there are many possible explanations for your current introspectiveness.
Stage 1 could still be blooming in you, since you were still on Stage 1 last cycle. Maybe you were not on Stage 1 enough. I also don’t think that deep introspection should stop after Stage 1, since Stage 2’s rebuilding must naturally involve identity based questions to yourself.
If I recall correctly, some people used to report that it was only on Khan St3 that they felt like they settled into their new reality(I interpret that as meaning that the removal of limitations and identity crisis type of events became less noticeable by the time they hit Stage 3). That was the old version, and back then, if I am not wrong, some of the other programs were still integrated into Khan, like Primal, right? That could account for some of the differences.
You could add Primal to your stack if you want to have more fun. Are there other subs that promote this joie de vivre/fun-loving aspect?