My Governing Values

I WAS PRIVILEGED to attend the FranklinCovey "Focus" course last week. This course convinces you that time is the most inportant commodity, that to live, to love, to learn, and to leave a legacy, are the most important things---yet we rarely "see" life in these terms. Part of the driving force behind living in these ways is defining and living by 'My Governing Values'. These are mine (subject to improvement):

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Diligence:

Order, resolution, tenacity, industry, action, commitment, intent, piety, carefulness, responsible, dependability, discipline, obedience, leadership.
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Prudence:

Over what enters and leaves the mouth. Silence, temperance, moderation, discretion, inoffensive, overlooks insults, act out of knowledge, give thought to ways/steps, heeds correction, seek refuge, awareness.

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Shalom:

Tranquility, wholeness, peace, rest, being still, harmony, absence of agitation/discord, being complete, self-awareness.

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Balance:

Protect accessibility, autonomy, wise use of time, maintain balance, do the important things always, vitality.

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Trust:

Courage, faith, honesty, love, kindness, patience, forgiveness, grace, gratitude, acceptance, detachment, openness, perseverance, hope.

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Respect: Justice, sincerity, honour, listening, integrity, humility, compassion, empathy, fairness, consideration, tolerance, social intelligence.

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Wisdom: Truth, longevity, health and wellbeing, wholesomeness, understanding, perspective, right curiosity, appreciation of beauty and excellence.