Qualities for life

I treat myself and every person with intrinsic value and purpose.

I strategically use the gifts and talents that I have to accomplish bigger purposes.

I look for deeper meaning and explanations and I am not content with appearances or easy answers.

I investigate and explore by asking questions and critically thinking about the answers.

I am eager for authentic knowledge, wisdom and understanding.

I refuse to let others do my thinking for me or cheat myself out of learning opportunities.

I can see and understand people, things or situations clearly.

I use knowledge to make wise choices and judgments, speak the truth and live with integrity.

I value people, and so I invest in communication, language learning, and understanding the cultures in which I live.

I collaborate effectively and respectfully with people from any culture.

I build and maintain healthy relationships with others in my life.

I take risks and boldly do what is best.

I am willing to ask questions and make mistakes.

I persist in thinking, inquiring and discussing even in the presence of threat or fear.

I show empathy for others and look for ways to make a difference.

I listen carefully and think deeply to determine the best response or action.

I will communicate my beliefs with clarity and respect.

I have an accurate picture of my abilities, thinking neither too highly or too lowly of myself.

I acknowledge my limitations and my need for help, as well as accept criticism and demonstrate a teachable spirit.

I demonstrate good sportsmanship.

I strive for excellence and practice diligence to get things right; I don’t give up.

I respectfully communicate until I am understood and question until I understand.

I approach challenges with tenacity, creativity and thinking.

I make available my gifts, talents, time, energy and enthusiasm to serve the needs of those around me.

I show love towards the world around me by being a responsible caretaker of our resources.