Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Values

Being clear about what our values are is really good for us.  I have appropriated the values below from a lovely blog called spiritual wealth.  I think I could find some research to support all of these values as being likely to improve well being.
* Everything worthwhile in life is created as the result of love and concern for others. 
* Humanity is one great family. Our similarities are deep, our differences superficial.
* The Golden Rule (Do unto others as you would have them do unto you), expressed in some way in every society, is the cornerstone of human understanding.
* The giving of time, money, support and encouragement can never be detrimental to the giver.
* Character development - the path from self-absorption to caring and consciousness - is paramount.
* Problems are life's way of getting the best out of us. They are opportunities to grow.
* It is important to nourish your mind with the thoughts of history's wisest thinkers.
* Courage and self-awareness are required to live fully and follow your heart.
* You should develop the ability to reason accurately and independently rather than accepting ideas based solely on authority or tradition.
* Our egos cause us to cherish opinions, judge others and rationalize our beliefs.  Ask yourself "Would I rather be right or be happy?"
 * We should exercise humility. Not because others find it attractive – although they do - but because, if we are honest with ourselves, we have much to be humble about.

* We should practice forgiveness. When we forgive others, we find that others forgive us – and that we forgive ourselves.
* Moral development comes from strengthening our impulse control, prioritizing personal relationships and fostering social responsibility.
 * Our lives are immeasurably improved by expressing gratitude and generosity.

* Development of the heart is essential. Our actions are the mirror of our inner selves.
* Whenever we act, we are never just doing. We are always becoming. If we aren't growing, we are diminishing.
* Integrity is everything.

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