A List of Values

Here is a list of values that I hold. When I started to write this list, I discovered that several of my central values came in balanced pairs (which told me that “Balance” is one of my top values) although a few do stand on their own. Anyway, here is what I came up with for myself:

Balanced pairs

• Individual freedom/Social responsibility (Independence/Fidelity)
• Courage/Providence
• Responsibility/Playfulness
• Evolution/(Acceptance of what is and has been)
• Willfulness/Consideration
• Pride/Humility
• Tolerance/Accountability
• Altruism/Enlightened Self Interest
• Humor/Respect
• Determination/Flexibility
• Knowledge/Experience (Theory/Practice)
• Reason/Inspiration

Stand-alones

• Balance
• Cordiality
• Sincerity
• Curiosity
• Integrity
• Fairness
• Hospitality
• Celebration
• Community