Believe In You

Believe in you and who you are becoming..........

Virtues:
We all share a belief that virtues are important, but they may not be in the forefront of how we live our lives.

This list is the result of input from the Conscious Community of Reno Nevada and from looking at the "core values" of many social institutions including service groups such as Rotary; business; the US Military and police departments; non-profit and civic organizations; religious groups; city governments; etc.

LOVE
Power that connects
Compassion
Kindness
Generosity
Forgiveness Humility
Patience
Joy
Appreciation

INTEGRITY
Do what's right. Ability to hold together and properly regulate all of the elements of the personality.
Authenticity
Responsibility
Honesty
Trustworthiness Balance
Self-Reliance
Simplicity
Honor

COURAGE
Strength to do what's right, overcome fear, adhere to a higher standard no matter what happens.
Strength
Perseverance
Acceptance
Dedication Discipline
Restraint
Nobility

SERVICE
An ethic of "Service to Humanity" in daily life.
Goodwill
Sharing
Caring Involvement
Community

RESPECT
To demonstrate positive regard for ourselves and others.
Mindfulness
Fairness
Civility Cooperation
Dignity

Merck Family Fund Study: Yearning For Balance

A study by the Merck Family Fund gives support to the premise that society is out of balance. According to the study, the majority of Americans (more than 80 percent) feel our lifestyle is not aligned with our interior values. Materialism, greed and selfishness seem to increasingly dominate American life and crowd out the traditions and values of our society rooted in personal responsibility, family and community. While most of us hope to achieve financial security, according to the study, our deepest aspirations are non-material ones. more....

Children's Corner
Working Through Stress With Your Child

Being young doesn't always mean being carefree - even for young children. Read this article to find out how to help your child cope with stress.

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