You finish what you start, and you keep your promises. You complete what you agree to do. Gratitude stand, reach a conclusion, or make a commitment to do something. Tolerance Goodwill Detachment unity. ideals. You show love and compassion to people who need your help. You are free of You resolve conflicts, rather than fight about it. Moderation is creating a healthy balance in your life between You quietly accept praise. or Divine-love. Obedience is following what we believe is right to do. Flexibility is being open to change or to new ways. Passionate about assisting parents, child care educators & teachers understand how important the way we communicate to our children is in order to raise confident, kind children. Righteousness is saying and doing what you believe is right. You are aware of your thoughts, words and actions, and your Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. environment. It is knowing what is true, not false. new. Courage is being unafraid to make a decision or try something You know what people really mean in what they say. Justice Peacefulness You stand up for what is right, and you don't let people or stubborn about how things unfold. While my children are still young, I encourage them to help both each other and myself. Being assertive means being positive and confident. You accept accountability for your choices and actions. prejudice. You give your all to a friendship, a task, or something you Rather than being self-centered, you consider others and the wider love for all of Earth and humanity, and finally is God-love You hold true to your direction and are not blown off course. I wonder if each virtue has its possible extreme – which then might get in the way of a different important virtue. You can adapt to different kinds of people and circumstances. Consideration is being thoughtful of other people – their Leave a Comment at the end of any post or blog.There are many virtues.Here is a List of Virtueswith some short meanings. excellence. mistakes. You feel connected with others, with nature, or with life. You are of service to others, doing practical things that make a difference. Diligence Humility is realizing you are far from being perfect in what is You are cautious about what you do and considerate of how You embrace life fully and keep moving forward with positive life, to nature, or to someone special. A feeling of being magnetically drawn to love and serve others, You have self-discipline to create balance and temperance. Loyalty Thankfulness It can make you better truthfully but it is not what the basic thing is. I was sitting under an apple tree one day, or perhaps simply thinking about life at one of my yearly silent retreats at the Demontreville Retreat Center, when I compiled a list of seven values that I wanted to live by. The Source supports the Virtues Project. Creativity is finding different ways to be expressive or to solve problems. Offer your help without waiting to be asked. Reliability means that others can depend on you. You self-create useful and healthy good habits. happenings. Determination You can accept things that you wish were different. future. People You make things happen, rather than just let things happen. You are faithful to your family, friends, nation, group, or or think. you, and treating them with gentleness and respect. Instead of seeking revenge or pay-back, or hating, you can let determination. Trustworthiness is being worthy of trust, when people can trust You know when it is better to not say Reverence an awareness of the sacredness of life. Wisdom Lots more examples I’m sure. Discernment You get things done in an efficient way. Truthfulness is being honest in your words and actions. Steadfastness is being steady, persevering and dependable. Caring is giving love and attention to people who matter to Others can trust you to strive at completing things with Goodwill is an expression of love, compassion, care, and givingness. Helpfulness is offering your help, without waiting to be asked. Detachment is a power of our will to be free from attachments you can care about ideas, projects, or other things. Since 1999 the Virgin Islands Source – the only online newspaper of general circulation in the U.S. Virgin Islands – has been providing the community with reliable, accurate and balanced local journalism. you. stand, reach a conclusion, or make a commitment to do something. It is protecting everyone’s rights, including our own. The mission of TFC is to strengthen the community child care and early education infrastructure in the USVI by building awareness of the importance of early learning and development for success and working with community agencies to promote quality care and education. thoughts, but not allow them to take control. Tolerance is accepting and respecting differences – in You have a commitment and focus to do whatever is needed. Patience is believing in an expected end result, but also do, or need to do, rather than being controlled by your habits or You have courage to express new styles, rather You keep going. interesting. Goodwill is a will oriented towards the good of others. Self-discipline is having self-control to do what you choose to Modesty is to value yourself without having to boast about your Strength Excellence is giving your best and doing your best in whatever will act, rather than merely react mechanically. You give intelligent thought to each idea and possible In peacefulness, harmony prevails. What was supposed to be a weekend business trip on St. Thomas ended up being a near-death experience for Christopher Sealey. difficulties. You have the will and endurance to succeed. with lies or delusions about who you are. Discipline Peacefulness is being calm, tranquil, and relaxed. Respect is treating others and oneself with dignity. Generosity is giving and sharing freely what you have, but things, without letting doubts or fears hold you back. Respect is treating others and oneself with dignity. You're cooperative with the hopes and needs of the larger asking for higher guidance and help. to do what is best for them. knowing that things take time to work out. It is giving careful attention to each task and every Obedience is following what we believe is right to do. You honor the rules and customs of a group or culture. Acknowledge yourself for how you displayed this virtue, or if you had the opportunity to practice the virtue and didn’t, then ask yourself what you would do differently next time – use it as a learning. the work load. The Family Connection was established in 2005 by the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands as an early-childhood initiative. Caring is giving love and attention to people who matter to way. Orderliness creates a feeling of harmony and peacefulness. You make consistent effort to reach your goals, not giving up Wisdom is a fusion of Steadfastness is being steady, persevering and dependable. Integrity is living by your highest values and ideals. You are thoughtful about people's needs and show them you care. Examples would be in education; if a student is always being helped to complete their math assignment, then they aren’t being challenged to do it on their own or become self-sufficient. You will find that over time you become much more in control of your feelings & emotions and grow emotionally, intellectually & spiritually stronger day by day. succeed in what you try. You focus your energy and efforts on a task and stick with it You don't give up. without expectation of receiving in return. Generosity is giving and sharing freely what you have, but Read this card each morning. I look for ways to be of service. what you need to do. You can also have gratitude for just being. You’re cooperative with the hopes and needs of the larger group. DPNR performed water quality analysis at 35 designated beaches throughout the territory during the week of September 28 – October 2, 2020. Ask for help when you need it. brings. Modesty Sincerity is being true and genuine, from your heart. to impress others with exaggerated stories about yourself. manners. Prayerfulness is relationship of faith and gratitude with the Our sites are more popular than ever, but advertising revenues are falling - so you can see why we could use your help. You feel connected and close with another, with your family or Righteousness attitude. Decisiveness is a firmness of mind and will – to make a It could be following your own conscience or spiritual You trust that the bus will arrive and all you can do is wait. times and difficult times. Consideration is being thoughtful of other people – their Offer your help without waiting to be asked. Earth as important as yourself. Learn how your comment data is processed. divinely possible, and that there is still work on the path. I am helpful. Job situations in which agreeableness is an important virtue? Thankfulness is being grateful for what you have, or for what You live by your highest values and beliefs. of being related in the deepness of heart. You are committed to a goal and will put in whatever it takes Now Playing: “The Broken Hearts Gallery” and “The House With a Clock in Its Walls”, What was supposed to be a weekend business trip on St. Thomas ended up being a near-death experience for Christopher Sealey. You maintain lasting relationships and are always ready to believe in. we can accomplish more than anyone alone. You are responsible. abilities or successes. You use your power of will to overcome the power of habits. You don't accept it when someone acts like a bully or is Orderliness is being organized and arranging things in an wonders each day holds. Humility is knowing that you are not the all-important one. It could be following the guidance of a teacher, a teaching or Strength is your inner power to overcome obstacles and be Compassion guilty about your mistakes, decide to act better next time. you do. You knowledge, experience, mindfulness, intuition, love, and sound You can forgive yourself as well. Reverence do, or need to do, rather than being controlled by your habits or Wisdom is making good decisions. It’s good to help others, or pitch in to what’s needed, but being ‘too helpful’ might be when the person being ‘helped’ is then missing out on an opportunity to do the job by their own efforts and wits. situation, without pre-judgement or fixed ideas. complete or good enough, even if it isn't easy. You believe that all great visions are possible, and you act to manifest them. I wonder if each virtue has its possible extreme – which then might get in the way of a different important virtue. thinking kindly. i. accept help, from others or from God. Caring childish desires. I look for helpful ways to make a difference. You set personal boundaries if needed. You think for yourself. Praise people, including yourself, when noticing someone is doing something helpful. You treat people and things with care and kindness, because You are of service to others, doing practical things that make a difference. Here are some thoughts from several mothers about how to teach this important virtue: I think having a helpful heart is a great quality in both children and adults. Commitment to something you care about deeply. chance. Respect Patience is believing in an expected end result, but also You behave harmoniously with others and follow socially agreed Peace in the world begins with peace in your heart and peace You are easy-going and accepting, rather than rigid, fixated, You give of yourself, in service to life and to larger needs, a religion. and trustworthiness. You feel compassion for others, even if you might disagree Integrity You have patience and flexibility. Humility is knowing that you are not the all-important one. With detachment you can be aware of your emotions and your like you. Idealism is having high ideals about what is achievable, for yourself and for the world. To be kind is to not be cruel, or tease, or criticize, or cause Decisiveness requires discernment, commitment, and courage. We make our lives easier. Responsibility is doing what is needed, rather than expect Decisiveness is a firmness of mind and will – to make a interesting. Confidence You do what is good for people and what makes them feel loved. Excellence We will publish one of the virtues developed by the project each week. Moderation is creating a healthy balance in your life between You can go with the flow. Strength is your inner power to overcome obstacles and be however long it takes. God, or an important service work. You know the purposes of things. You have confidence that a good outcome will you do. https://www.facebook.com/EthicalFoundations.au. You are open and willing to learn from every lesson life Orderliness Being assertive means being positive and confident. Sacrifice You have a radiant attitude, not a begrudging or 'I do so much' You give to others to make them happy. Excellence is giving your best and doing your best in whatever You create order inside yourself, in your life, and in your Humility Peacefulness is being calm, tranquil, and relaxed. Diligence is working hard and doing your absolute best. You give all you have for what you believe is right. Forgiveness is overlooking mistakes and giving someone another Helpfulness is being of service to others, doing thoughtful things that make a difference in their lives. Perseverance is being steadfast and persistent. You give attention to others in ways that brings them step by step way. Helpfulness is offering your help, without waiting to be asked. Commitment You believe that your ideas and your needs are worthy of How to use this card: Being mindful of a virtue each day will change your world and ours. You let go of your self neediness. Joyfulness larger social needs or with the greater ecology. your behavior and self-expression. You admit to making mistakes, but you learn from your mistakes. Diligence is working hard and doing your absolute best. When you have confidence in others, recognizing their abilities You believe in the values of justice, goodness and beauty. This Blog is open for you to share your understanding and insights about a self-virtue or a life-value. something you believe in. You don't demand that others think, look, speak or act just love, caring, understanding, and empathy. Commitment to something you care about deeply. Together in unity Joy is an uplifted feeling of love, happiness, and gratitude. It is understanding what is right or best to do, or which path IMPORTANT: Helpfulness is NOT for yourselves benefit, it is trying to make OTHERS feel good. You do things step by step, with great care and attention. You solve problems so that everyone benefits. You reach out to others with warmth and caring. AcceptanceAcceptance is embracing life however it is. – Enjoy whatever you are doing. Courtesy is being polite and respectful, and having good your group. Mindfulness needed. – Look within for Joy and Inner Peace. work and play, rest and exercise. Service is giving to others and to life. Service Trust reasoning. To reach discernment, you use experience, sound reasoning, and You believe there is meaning and purpose in life, and you live by your beliefs. Power and Presence greater than ourselves. knowing that things take time to work out. Ask for help when you need it. because of difficulty. You refrain from hurtful judgment. When you are consistently honest, others can trust in you. Unity is the realization or feeling of being interconnected When we help each other, we get more done. victorious in what you value. Sincerity is being true and genuine, from your heart. Creativity is finding different ways to be expressive or to solve problems. are honest about yourself and what is real. You enjoy nature, you enjoy people, you enjoy life. Given that one could easily comprise a list of ten or perhaps one hundred important virtues, why do I believe that my seven are the seven greatest and most important? Sacrifice is a willingness to give up your personal desires for others feel. It is knowing what is real, not fake. With imagination you can see things in When you want or need help practice being courageous, and/or humble and ask for it. Social workers (assess client need, assist client) ii. Helpfulness is being of service to others, doing thoughtful things that make a difference in their lives. Prayerfulness is relationship of faith and gratitude with the don't pretend to be anything else. yourself. You have a vision for what you want to accomplish. You make plans and solve problems in an organized, ordered, happiness. appearance and sexuality. You admit making mistakes. things one is presently interacting with, and the space around. #visource #usvi #news ... See MoreSee Less, Radio Host Sealey: 'I Knew I Was Shot' | St. Thomas Source, Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email. Courtesy is being polite and respectful, and having good Joy gives us wings. feelings. You can also care about animals and plants and the Earth, or are accepting and comfortable with yourself as you are, so you Commitment is deciding carefully what you want to do, then Steadfastness Discernment is a clear seeing of the truth and what is the best You do the right thing, even when it's difficult, and you don't Being mindful of a virtue each day will change your world and ours. Responsibility is doing what is needed, rather than expect also knowing how to apply these in practical ways. others to do it. Ask for help when you need it. With caring, you consider what is needed, and you do what is Unity You have boundaries about your body and how you express your thinking kindly. insisting on your own way. You are open-minded to new ideas and You share empathy with others, opening your feelings You think about how your actions affect others and the Earth. Decisiveness You can take on a difficult challenge without fear. Commitment is deciding carefully what you want to do, then excuses or blaming others. you do. How to post something -- Choose a virtue or valueto think about or meditate on. making your life a sacred offering. You experience a deep spiritual respect and awe, in relation to Cooperation is working together for a common goal and sharing You stay connected in heart and in caring, both through good You do what is needed with excellence. helpful advice or guidance. You are loyal to friends and are not hurtful. Being purposeful is having goals and intention. 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