Five Foundations for Character

There is so much hate goiong on right now and it is discouraging the misinformation, lies and racist views we are subject to everyday through the campaign adds and hate speech spread. I though a reminder of character (which we are not seeing much of) was in order.

Foundation #1: Trustworthiness
􀀹 Be honest
􀀹 Be reliable
􀀹 Do what you say you will do
􀀹 Have the courage to do the right thing
􀀹 Build a good reputation
􀀹 Be loyal

Foundation #2: Respect
􀀹 Treat others with respect
􀀹 Respect differences
􀀹 Be polite
􀀹 Use appropriate language
􀀹 Be considerate of the feelings of others
􀀹 Deal peacefully with conflict and anger

Foundation #3: Responsibility
􀀹 Do what you are responsible for
􀀹 Always do your best
􀀹 Be self-disciplined
􀀹 Think before you act
􀀹 Consider the consequences of your actions
􀀹 Be accountable for your choices

Foundation #4: Fairness
􀀹 Follow the rules
􀀹 Be open-minded
􀀹 Listen to others
􀀹 Don’t blame carelessly

Foundation #5: Caring:
􀀹 Be considerate
􀀹 Show that you care
􀀹 Express gratitude
􀀹 Help others