RSSImplementing Human Values in Our Lives
Adopt a Value
Nothing is more stirring than a large group of committed people walking together for a common cause, and willing to lead by example.
"Love as Thought is Truth.
Love as Action is Right Conduct.
Love as Understanding is Peace.
Love as Feeling is Non-violence."
~ Sri Sathya Sai Baba
Knowingly or unknowingly, we base our lives on principles and values. As we collectively prepare to create awareness of these human values in our communities through the Walk, let us begin with ourselves first. As a discipline, let us make a conscious effort to start now or continue to put into practice one value in our daily lives. We will then truly be Walking or Leading by example.
How?
Each participant:
1. Identifies a value/sub-value you would like to adopt (consciously practice). See below for list of values and sub-values.
2. Performs actions to practice that value in your daily life.
3. Makes note of positive effects or changes that you, or others have observed in you as a result of Adopting this value.
Example:
1. Nonviolence
2. Make a conscious effort to not criticize my family members.
3. I have more love and good feeling with the family. There is more love and harmony at home.
During the Walk, each participant can wear a tag sharing his/her journey in the Adopt a Value program.
| Adopt A Value Value/Sub-Value: Patience Practice: I do not get angry or irritated with colleagues at work. Effect: More love and peace within, and in the workplace. |
Adopt A Value Value/Sub-Value: Nonviolence Practice: I do not criticize my Family members. Effect: More love and harmony at home. |
Adopt A Value Value/Sub-Value: Integrity Practice: Perform my responsibilities to the best of my abilities. Stick to my principles. Effect: Increase in self-confidence, and respect. |
Core and Related Values
| Truth |
Right Conduct |
Peace |
Love |
Nonviolence |
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Curiosity Equality Honesty Integrity Intuition Memory Quest for Knowledge Reason Self-Analysis Self-Awareness Self-Knowledge Spirit of Inquiry Synthesis Truthfulness Understanding |
Cleanliness Courage Dependability Duty Endurance Ethics Gratitude Goal setting Healthy Living Helpfulness Initiative Leadership Obedience Patience Perseverance Proper use of time Protection Resourcefulness Respect Responsibility Sacrifice Self-confidence |
Attention Calm Concentration Contentment Dignity Discipline Focus Happiness Humility Individualism Inner Silence Optimism Satisfaction Self-Acceptance Self-Confidence Self-Control Self-Discipline Self-Respect |
Caring Compassion Dedication Devotion Friendship Forgiveness Generosity Helping Consideration Kindness Patience Sharing Sincerity Sympathy Tolerance |
Appreciation Appreciation of other cultures and religions Brotherhood Citizenship Concern for all life Cooperation Equality Fellow Feeling Loyalty Minimum Natural Awareness Respect for property Service Social Justice Unity Universal love Unwillingness to hurt |
