Different people have different values by which they choose
to live their lives. It is good to have a system of values decided so
that you know how you want to live your life. One virtue that I strongly
connect with is going to church and helping others. Even if a person has
faith, it is good to attend services to strengthen his or her faith. Listening before one speaks is also a good
trait. As Abraham Lincoln said, “Tis
better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.”
(Quotations by Author) It is wise to
think before saying something and to assure that the subject is fully
understood and that no one will be unintentionally offended by the remark. Furthermore, compassion, kindness, and
forgiveness are all virtuous qualities to possess. When a person is wronged by
another, it is easy to feel angry or saddened by what that person had
done. However, it is most beneficial to
the other person as well as the individual to let the situation go and to
release it to God’s control. In this
way, the person harmed may receive healing and the harmer may come to see their
wrong deeds and repent. Order is another
important aspect of daily life. Work
comes before play. If commitments have
been arranged then it is the responsibility of the person to follow through
with those obligations. Putting inclinations
before duties creates chaos and does not contribute to a healthy
lifestyle. In addition, the concept of
industry can be exceedingly advantageous in the lives of ordinary people. Students, for example, could make use of the
time on the bus, before class starts, or while eating lunch to study and review
for their classes. This would optimize
the student’s daily schedule and open up more time later in the day. Finally, sincerity is a crucial trait to
have. Always being honest to others and
to oneself is a building block to developing friendships with a foundation of
trust.
"Quotations by Author." Abraham Lincoln Quotes.
N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Oct. 2012.
<http://www.quotationspage.com/quotes/Abraham_Lincoln>.
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