Human Values

The key point is that values-based living makes goals meaningful,

behavior. Values are the qualities of a life lived fully from the inside out.

A value is an aspiration. A virtue is a value in action. Values come from inside us and point our way, but the ultimate measure of our lives is the actions we take. We derive the most powerful sense of purpose when our values fuel behaviors that serve something beyond ourselves.

even deeper level of the self-awareness onion. And that one is full of fucking tears. The third level is our personal values: Why do I consider this to be success/failure? How am I choosing to measure myself? By what standard am I judging myself and everyone around me? This level, which takes constant questioning and effort, is incredibly difficult

Some examples of good, healthy values: honesty, innovation, vulnerability, standing up for oneself, standing up for others, self-respect, curiosity, charity, humility, creativity.

It’s important for us to clarify our values because once we know what they are, we can make good use of them. We can use them as an “inner compass” to guide us through life and help us make wise choices and also as a source of energy and motivation to help us do more toward moves.