For the last few months I’ve been busy–and tired–as all get-out, and as a result, I’ve felt that I’ve been neglecting some of my extra reading. Along with all the fiction and comics I like to knock off, (and all the DVDs I watch), I like to mix in a book on philosophy, mythology, history or religion. I feel that those kind of intellect stretchers helps me stay in balance.
Well, just last week I was listening to my hero Zig Ziglar on the ol’ iPod, and he started talking about a study conduFor the last few months I’ve been busy–and tired–as all get-out, and as a result, I’ve felt that I’ve been neglecting some of my extra reading. Along with all the fiction and comics I like to knock off, (and all the DVDs I watch), I like to mix in a book on philosophy, mythology, history or religion. I feel that those kind of intellect stretchers helps me stay in balance.
Well, just last week I was listening to my hero Zig Ziglar on the ol’ iPod, and he started talking about a study conducted a while back at the Thomas Jefferson Center in Pasadena, Calif. The study examined the top 15 values common in all of the world’s greatest civilizations and religions. So I thought that was a list I’d like to know about. If it worked for the greatest civilizations in history, then I’m thinking there might be something in there for me.
Here is the list- 15 Common Values:
1. Wisdom
2. Integrity
3. Love
4. Freedom
5. Justice
6. Courage
7. Humility
8. Patience
9. Industriousness
10. Thriftiness
11. Objectivity
12. Generosity
13. Cooperation
14. Moderation
15. Optimism
I don’t know about you, but that seems like a pretty good list to me. So what I hope to do over the coming weeks is to look at each value on this list. So if a discussion like that interests you, I invite you to check in now and again, as I hope to tackle them one by one. Not only as to how they’re defined, but how they play into my own life–and whether or not I think I’m living up to them!
At this point, I don’t want to guess how I’m doing. I’m afraid my score might be too low!
LOL!!
I know this isn’t exactly light reading, but I’m feeling like it’s a worthy endeavor, so I’m going to give it a shot. Hopefully I’ll rate okay, but the jury’s still out! Check back for updates …
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