ListofVirtues

Detachment:Experiencingourfeelingswithoutallowingthem
tocontrolus.Steppingbackandthoughtfullychoosinghowwe
Acceptance: Embracing life on its own terms. Acceptance willactratherthanjustreacting.
allows us to bend without breaking in the face of tests. To Determination:Firmnessofpurpose.
consider circumstances, especially those that cannot be Devotion: Commitment to something we care about deeply.
changed,assatisfactory.
Wholehearted service to our lifes purpose. A great love or
Accountability: Thewillingnesstotakefullresponsibilityforloyalty,enthusiasticzeal.
ourchoices.
Dignity:Honoringtheworthofallpeople,includingourselves
Appreciation: Seeing the good in life. Freely expressing andtreatingeveryonewithrespect.
gratitude.
Diligence: Doing what needs to be done with care,
Assertiveness:Tellingthetruthaboutwhatisjust,settingclear concentrationandsinglepointedattention,givingourabsolute
boundaries.
best.
Awe: Reverenceandwonder,deeprespectforthesourceof Discernment:Applyingthewisdomofourintuitiontodiscover
life.
whatisessentialandtrue,withcontemplativevigilance.Clarity
Beauty: Asenseofwonderandreverencefortheharmony, ofthesoul.
colour,andlovelinessoftheworld.Callingonourcreativityto Discretion:Beingdiscreteinonesspeech,keepingsecrets.
addtothebeautyintheworld.
Endurance: Practicing perseverance and patience when
Bravery:Aqualityofspiritthatenablesyoutofacedangerofobstaclesarisehonesourcharacterandeducatesoursouls.We
painwithoutshowingfear.caring
welcomeallthatweareheretolearn.
Caring:Givingtenderattentiontothepeopleandthingsthat Enthusiasm:Beingfilledwithspirit.Excitementaboutlifeand
matter to us. Listening with compassion, helping with openness to the wonders each day holds. Acting
kindness.
wholeheartedly,withzealandeagerness,holdingnothingback.
Caution:Avoidanceofrashness,attentiontosafety.
Excellence: Giving our best to any task we do and any
Charity:Agivingheart,agenerouswayofviewingothersand relationshipwehave.
Fairness: Seeking justice, giving each person their share,
caringfortheirneeds.
Cheerfulness: Seeingthebrightside,lookingforthegoodin makingsurethateveryonesneedsaremet.
Faith:Arelationshipoftrust.BeliefintherealityofGrace.
whateverhappens.
Cleanliness:Keepingourbodies,ourthoughtsandourspaces Faithfulness : Loyalty to our beliefs, regardless of what
clean.Anenvironmentoforderandbeautybringspeacetoour happens.Beingtruetothepeoplewelove.
souls.
Fidelity: Abiding by an agreement, treating it as a sacred
Commitment:Caringdeeplyaboutaperson,agoalorabelief. covenant.Completefaithfulnessinourrelationships.
Willingnesstogiveourallandkeepourpromises.
Flexibility : The ability to adapt and change amid the
Compassion: Deep empathy for the suffering of others. fluctuating circumstances of life. Going with the flow.
Compassion flows freely from the heart when we let go of Adaptable,abletobechangedtosuitcircumstances.
judgmentsandseektounderstand.
Focus:Concentratedawarenessandeffort.
Confidence:AsenseofassurancethatcomesfromhavingfaithForbearance: Tolerating hardship with good grace. Not
inourselvesandinlife.Confidenceallowsustotrustthatwe allowingthetrialsoflifetostealourjoy.
havethestrengthtocopewithwhateverhappens.
Forgiveness:Overlookingmistakes,andbeingwillingtomove
Consideration: Givingcarefulthoughttotheneedsofothers. forward with a clean slate. Forgiving others frees us from
Holdingadecisioninacontemplativeandthoughtfulway.
resentment.Forgivingourselvesispartofpositivechange.To
Contentment: Theawarenessofsufficiency,asensethatwe cease to feel angry or bitter towards a person or about an
haveenoughandweareenough.Appreciatingthesimplegifts offence.
oflife.
Fortitude:Strengthofcharacter.Thewilltoendurenomatter
Cooperation:Workingtogetherforacommongoal,callingon whathappens,withcourageandpatience.
thedifferentgiftseachofushastooffer.
Friendliness:Aspiritualessential.Reachingouttootherswith
Courage: Transformsfearintodetermination.Embracinglife warmth and caring. The willingness to be an intimate
fully, without holding back, doing what must be done evencompanion.
when it is difficult or risky. Courtesy: Treating others with Generosity: Giving fully, sharing freely. Trust that there is
kindness,tactandgraciousness.
plentyforeveryone.Givingorreadytogivefreely,freefrom
Creativity: The power of imagination. Being open to meannessorprejudice.
inspiration,whichignitesouroriginality.
Gentleness: Movingwisely,touchingsoftly,speakingquietly
Curiosity:Adesiretofindoutandknowthings.
and thinking kindly. Moderate; mild, quite; not rough or
Decisiveness: Firmnessofmindintakingastand,reachinga severe.
conclusion, making a decision. It requires both courage and Grace: Opennesstothebountiesoflife,trustingthatweare
discernment.
held in Gods love through all circumstances. Reflecting
gentlenessandbeautyinthewayweact,speakandmove.
Defiance:Boldresistance.
Gratitude: Freelyexpressingthankfulnessandappreciationto
othersandforthegiftsoflife.

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Gratitude:Beingthankful.
Helpfulness: Doing useful things that make a difference to ofextremesinonesactionsoropinions.
Modesty: Selfrespectandquietconfidence.Acceptingpraise
others.Takingtimeforthoughtfulness.
Honesty: Being truthful, sincere, open, and genuine. The with humility and gratitude. A sense of respectful privacy
aboutourbodies.
confidencetobeourselves.sincere;notlyingorcheating.
Honor: Livingwithasenseofrespectforwhatweknowis Nobility: Havinghighmoralstandards.Doingtherightthing.
right.Livinguptothevirtuesofourcharacter.Keepingour Keepingfaithwithourtruevalueasspiritualbeings.
Obedience: Following what we know is right. Compliance
agreementswithintegrity.
Hope:Lookingtothefuturewithtrustandfaith.Optimismin withthelaw.Abidingbyourdeepestintegrityandconquering
ourmisplacedpassions.Willingnesstoobey,tobecontrolled
thefaceofadversity.
Humanity: Having an attitude of caring and mercy to all whennecessary,tocarryoutorders.
Openness: Willingness to consider new ideas. Listening to
people.
others with humility and sincerity. Being receptive to the
Humbleness:Modest;notarrogantorboastful.
Humility:Beingopentoeverylessonlifebrings,trustingthat blessingsandsurprisesoflife.Openness:Readyandwillingto
ourmistakesareoftenourbestteachers.Beingthankfulforour talkcandidly.Unsecretive.
Orderliness: Creating an environment of peace and order.
giftsinsteadofboastful.
Humor: The ability to perceive, enjoy, or express what is Planningstepbystepinsteadofgoingincircles.
Patience:Waitingpeacefully.Quiethopeandfaiththatthings
amusing,comical,incongruous,orabsurd.
Idealism: Caringaboutwhatisrightandmeaningfulinlife. willturnoutright.Theabilitytoenduredelay,trouble,painor
Daring to have big dreams and then acting as if they are hardship.
Peacefulness:Innercalmandtranquility.Givinguptheloveof
possible.
powerforthepoweroflove.Resolvingconflictinajustand
Impartiality:Fair.
Independence: Selfreliance. Making our own choicesgentleway.Freedomfrommentalagitation;serenity.
confidently without undue influence from others. PerceivingPerceptiveness: Clarity of insight. Understanding that is
intuitive,discerningandaccurate.
thetruth,withtrustinourowndiscernment.
Perseverance: Stayingthecourseforhoweverlongittakes.
Industry:Diligent,hardworking.
Initiative: Daringtobeoriginal.Usingourcreativitytobring Steadfastnessandpersistenceinpursuingourgoals.
Prayerfulness: A relationship of faith and gratitude with a
somethingnewintotheworld.
power and presence greater than ourselves. A conversation
Innocence:Guileless,notguilty.
Integrity: Standingonmoralhighground.Keepingfaithwith withGod.
Prudence: Wise or careful in conduct. Shrewd or thrifty in
ouridealsandouragreements.
Joyfulness: An inner wellspring of peace and happiness. planningahead.
Enjoyingtherichnessoflife.Findinghumor,eveninthemidst Purity: A process of freeing ourselves day by day from
influences and attachments that keep us from being true to
ofhardtimes.
Justice:Beingfairinallwedo.Makingamendswhenwehave ourselvesandtowhatweknowisright.Physicalandspiritual
cleanliness.
hurtorwrongedothers.Protectingeveryonesrights,including
Purposefulness:Awarenessofthemeaningfulnessofourlives.
ourown.Fair,impartial,givingadeservedresponse.
Kindness: Showing compassion. Giving tender attention in Livingbyaclearvisionandfocusingourenergyonthegoal
beforeus.
ways that brings others happiness. Friendly, helpful, well
Reliability:Beingdependable.Beingapromisekeeper.Taking
meaning.
Love: The connection between one heart and another. responsibility with trustworthiness. Can be trusted to do
something.
Attraction,affectionandcaringforaperson,aplace,anidea,
andforlifeitself.Adeep,tender,ineffablefeelingofaffection Respect: Anattitudeofhonoringoneselfandothersthrough
and solicitude toward a person, such as that arising from ourwordsandactions.Treatingeverypersonwithdignityand
kinship, recognition of attractive qualities, or a sense of courtesy.
Responsibility: The willingness to be accountable for our
underlyingoneness.
Loyalty: Unwaveringfaithfulnessandcommitmenttopeople choicesandalsoforourmistakes.Takingonwhatisourstodo
andideaswecareabout,throughgoodtimesandbad.Steadfast with strength and reliability. Having control over and
in allegiance to one's homeland, government, or sovereign. accountabilityforappropriateevents.
Reverence:Anawarenessofthesacrednessoflife.Livingwith
Faithfultoaperson,ideal,custom,cause,orduty.
wonderandfaith.Havingaroutineofreflection.
Majesty:Greatandimpressivedignity.
Mercy: Blessingotherswithourcompassionandforgiveness. Righteousness: Living by a code of spiritual rectitude.
Impeccable integrity to what we know is right. Calling
Extendingourtendernessbeyondwhatisjustordeserved.
Mindfulness: Living reflectively and meaningfully, with ourselvesgentlybackwhenwegoofftrack.
conscious awareness of our actions, our words and our Sacrifice: Thewillingnesstogiveupwhatisimportanttous
forwhatweknowismoreimportant.Givingourallforour
thoughts.
Moderation:Beingcontentwithenough.Usingselfdiscipline beliefs.Makingourlifeasacredoffering.SelfDiscipline:The
selfcontroltodoonlywhatwetrulychoosetodo,without
to create balance in our lives and to keep from overdoing.

beingblownoffcoursebyourdesires.Establishinghealthyand Tolerance: Being open to differences. Refraining from

ennoblinghabits.
judgments.Patienceandforgivenesswithothersandourselves.
Sensitivity:HeightenedawarenessofoneselfandotherswithinAcceptingthingsthatwewishweredifferentwithhumorand
thecontextofsocialandpersonalrelationships.
grace.
Serenity:Tranquilityofspirit,withtrustandfaiththatallwill Toughness:Stronganddurable;noteasilydamaged.
bewell.Peacefulnessinthemidstoftrials.
Tranquility:Serenelyquiteandpeaceful;undisturbed.
Service:Doinghelpfulthingsthatmakeadifferencetoothers. Trust:Havingfaith.Positiveexpectationthatallwillbewell.
Investingexcellenceineverythingwedo.Thecontributionwe Havingconfidencethattherightthingwillcomeaboutwithout
makeisthefruitageofourlives.
tryingtocontrolitormakeithappen.Beingsure,inthedepths
Simplicity: Straightforward; not complex or complicated. ofourbeing,thatthereissomegiftorlearningineverything
Unpretentious.
thathappens.Havingconfidenceinothers;lackingsuspicion.
Sincerity: Being open and genuine. Our words and actions Trustworthiness:Beingworthyofthetrustothersplaceinus.
reflectatruthfulheart.Freefrompretenceordeceitinmanner When we give our word, we stand by it. Keeping our
oractions.
agreements faithfully. Able to be trusted or depended on;
Sobriety:Serious,solemnandcalm.Freefromintoxication. reliable.
Truthfulness: Truthisthebedrockofintegrityonwhichwe
Spontaneity:Natural,notplanned.
Steadfastness: Being steady, persevering and dependable. buildallourothervirtues.Anongoingcommitmenttoliveby
Havingthestrengthtoremaintruetoourpurposeinspiteof whatismostrealandauthenticinourownnature.Honestyin
allourdealings.
obstaclesthatarise.
Understanding: Beinginsightful inourperceptionsofideas
Steadfastness:Firm,resolute;determinedlyunwavering.
Strength: The inner power to withstand whatever comes. and feelings. Listening with compassion and accuracy to
Endurance in the midst of tests. Capable of exerting great othersfeelings.
Unity:Inclusiveness.Findingcommongroundinourdiversity.
force.
Tact: Telling the truth kindly. Thinking before we speak, Seekingpeaceinallcircumstances.
awareofhowdeeplyourwordsaffectothers.Discerningwhat Uprightness: Followingwhatisrightandmoral.Standingup
tosay,whenitistimelytosayit,andwhatisbetterleftunsaid. forhonestyandjustice.Livinginintegrity.
Temperance: Moderation in our speech and our appetites.Wisdom: Havingadiscerningmind,basedonexperienceand
mindfulness. Making wise decisions based on our deepest
Usingselfrestraintinthemidstoftemptation.
Thankfulness: An attitude of gratitude for living, learning, intuition.
loving and being. Generosity in expressing appreciation. Zeal:Fervententhusiasmforwhatwebelievetobeimportant.
Livingbyastrongsenseofthevalueoflifeandfaith.
Focusingontheblessingsinourlives.