1. AUTHENTICITY
1.1. I speak truthfully and I do not hide what I really feel or think to fit in or be liked
1.2. I act freely, from my divine center. I participate in/connect to/with events/people/things that ignite me and feel purposeful.
1.3. I live openly, not hiding who I am, what I enjoy, who I love, or what I am doing out of fear, self-consciousness, or insecurity.
2. POSSIBILITY
2.1. I express myself creatively and freely, through design, art, music, writing and movement.
2.2. I seek out activities and experiences that excite, inspire and fill my soul with hope for the future and for life.
2.3. I actively look for fun, joy, opportunity, magic and hope in thoughts, activities, people, places and things.
3. INTEGRITY
3.1. I do what I believe to be right even when no one is looking, or it is hard.
3.2. I do not speak negatively of others or gossip
3.3. I do what I say I will do.
3.4. I own my mistakes and take action to make amends.
4. UNDERSTANDING
4.1. I seek to know the 'why' behind the actions, thoughts and feelings of myself and others, with intent of gracious attribution.
4.1.1. ask questions
4.1.2. assume positive motive
4.1.3. be compassionate
4.1.4. be kind
4.2. I seek knowledge and personal growth through courses, reading, conversation, research and mindfulness/reflection - so I will continually improve and stretch myself and my views/beliefs
4.2.1. read
4.2.2. listen more than talk
4.2.3. meditate
4.2.4. daily review of actions
4.2.5. track actions/words/thoughts
4.2.6. ask for feedback
4.2.7. watch ted-talks, etc.
4.2.8. take courses
4.2.9. attend seminars
4.2.10. go for coffee
4.2.11. listen
4.2.12. attend workshops (in person/online)
4.2.13. centering exercises
4.3. I remain open to new ideas and thoughts, even if they are different or hard to comprehend.
4.3.1. listen more than speak
4.3.2. do not dismiss - ask questions
4.3.3. seek to understand
4.3.4. curiously look at why I react negatively or positively to certain ideas. Ask myself why?
4.3.5. look from another perspective
4.3.6. recognize differences in background/mental acuity/emotional acuity create differences in opinion
4.3.7. do not assume I am right
4.3.8. ask what if?
4.3.9. try on the concept and see how it feels
4.3.10. do the research needed to better understand the idea/concept/perspective
4.3.11. ask for help