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