VALUES

…that one might hold:

Acceptance: to be open to and accepting of myself, others, and life.

Adventure: to be adventurous; to actively seek, create, or explore novel or stimulating experiences.

Assertiveness: to respectfully stand up for my rights and request what I want.

Authenticity: to be authentic; to be true to myself in my thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Autonomy: to be self-directed; to choose my own path in life and make my own decisions.

Caring: to be caring; to show kindness and compassion towards myself and others.

Challenge: to challenge myself; to set goals that are difficult but achievable.

Compassion: to be compassionate; to show empathy and understanding towards myself and others.

Connection: to connect with others; to have close relationships with people who matter to me.

Creativity: to be creative; to express myself in ways that are unique and meaningful.

Curiosity: to be curious; to explore the world around me with an open mind.

Empathy: to be empathetic; to understand the feelings and perspectives of others.

Fairness: to be fair; to treat myself and others justly and equitably.

Forgiveness: to forgive myself and others; to let go of anger, resentment, and blame.

Gratitude: to be grateful; to appreciate the good things in my life and express thanks for them.

Honesty: to be honest; to tell the truth and act with integrity.

Humility: to be humble; to recognize my limitations and imperfections.

Humor: to have a sense of humor; to find joy and laughter in life’s ups and downs.

Inclusivity: To include everyone regardless of their background or beliefs

Inner peace: To find inner peace within oneself

Justice: To fight for justice for oneself or others

Kindness: To show kindness towards oneself or others

Learning: To learn new things

Love: To love oneself or others

Mindfulness: To practice mindfulness

Open-mindedness: To have an open mind towards new ideas or perspectives

Patience: To practice patience

Perseverance: To persevere through difficult times

Playfulness: To have fun and enjoy life

Purposefulness: To live a purposeful life

Resilience: To bounce back from adversity

Responsibility: To take responsibility for one’s actions

Self-care: To take care of oneself physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually

Self-improvement: To improve oneself in various aspects of life

Spirituality: To connect with one’s spiritual side

Mindfulness defined...

Mindfulness is your Rider in a mental state of self-directed  focused awareness on what is happening in the present moment [i.e., the emotions your feeling, in such a way as to constructively respond to the reactions being experienced.

SQ

meditation, mindfulness, reconditioning
Sitting Quietly (SQ) is first a self-care practice, one of calming renewal and connection…it’s also “the vehicle” of introspection, enabling discovery, insight…and healing.

LP

duck, ducklings, mallard
Life Practices are particular activities we engage on a more or less regular basis, using skillsets we learn and develop, and that serve to make our lives meaningful, productive, and rewarding…

SQ is an evidenced-based way to actually retrain the Elephant and effect lasting change