The top values you need in life.
This post might cause quite a stir, but it’s true. These are values you need in life and guess what? Money can’t buy them.
Things money can’t buy:
- Manners…this one should speak for itself, but so often it does not. Manners are not only saying please and thank you, but a way of speaking to people even behind the scenes. If there’s one thing that frosts my buns, its rude texts or messages.
- Morals are a person’s standards of behavior or beliefs concerning what is and is not acceptable for them to do. News flash…not all people have the same morals and if you are around someone who constantly thinks things that make your stomach feel “weird” and icky, are okay for them to do, it’s time to evaluate your friends.
- Respect find out what it means to me. Okay, I was singing. Aretha knows what this means, but sadly, some people don’t. Treat others how you want to be treated folks…that’s all.
- Character is another one that defines who you are. It’s the mental and moral qualities that make you, well you. Some characters are better than others. Beware.
- Common sense was not given to everyone. It really wasn’t. Just know this as you go out into the world.
- Trust is earned. Trust is important. If you are constantly telling half-truths and doing some shady stuff, well be gone from my circle. I value trust in a relationship.
- Patience is something that I had to have while teaching…all teachers have some, but it does start to run thin. And after that, well, you might want to just do things the first time you are asked. The scary eyeball will glance your way…like the eye of Sauron. Don’t make me use it on you.
- Class is basically a decent or noble type of behavior seen in some people…you know who has this. And sadly, who does not.
- Integrity is another highly valued trait in my world. One reason is because I expect a person of integrity to hold true to his moral compass and not lie to me…lying is something I do not tolerate well…not at all.
- Love can also be a virtue that represents compassion and kindness. If we had more love for one another, well it would go a long way, and it definitely is something that money can not buy. So I see that as linked to money can’t buy happiness. Money can buy security for some, but that’s a whole different thing.
I know that you might want to add other values to this list, but this was just a start. What do you think you’d add?
If you need help working on your own personal values, look within and take a minute to really think about yourself, not others. With integrity comes an honesty that can’t be faked. Are you honest with yourself and others? Could you use a different support group maybe if you start to feel like those around you can’t be trusted?
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