I like all these things, yes indeed.

[flexagon]

A bunch of guides to simplifying life (one example) seem to start with identifying one's values, something so goddamn grandiose and abstract that I tend to blank out entirely.

That's why I found this list of values really helpful. Reading all the way down, here are some of the ones that jumped out at me...


Integrity.

Playfulness. <-- this one wasn't on the list but it's here anyway.

Precision. Self-control.

Endurance, soundness, stability.

Elegance.

Loyalty.

Financial independence.

Health.

Growth.

Balance, composure.

Comfort. Wealth.

Thoughtfulness.

Humor, cameraderie.

(I have developed an allergy to the word Impact, thanks to work where they just lurrrrve this word.) Usefulness.

Justice.

Maturity, watchfulness.

Comments

[nevers.livejournal.com]

cool, thanks for sharing! wow, your list is very different from mine. also playfulness was totally on that list!

[flexagon]

so what would've been on YOUR list? only if you feel like sharing, but I am indeed really curious about others. I thought many of those words were positive, but the ones I listed are the ones that popped.

[nevers.livejournal.com]

i was not nearly as economic as you in listing the words that popped, but i've tried to group them into categories that are hopefully not too broad to be meaningful. interestingly, i don't straight-up have creativity or productivity on my list, either, although i feel like everything on this list is a prerequisite.

1. enthusiasm: delight energy enjoyment joy playfulness vigor vitality zeal spirit
2. serenity: acceptance calmness contentment flow peace willingness
3. connection: compassion empathy kindness warmth sensitivity
4. persistence: intrepidness resilience drive daring fearlessness
5. curiosity: exploration discovery wonder
6. order: simplicity purity balance stability structure
7. rigor: industry discipline depth clear-mindedness usefulness practicality
8. optimism: faith trust hopefulness
9. flexibility: agility adaptability

[nevers.livejournal.com]

the words you chose, and the words that stuck out as being "program" words, are making it clear why i have trouble with what i have trouble with: integrity, financial independence, maturity, dependability -- nope, not really interested! also, health and rest were on my list, but they didn't make it into the list above.

(although now that i look at all those words, i think they sound great, and i'd certainly value them in a partner or friend)

[flexagon]

The words you chose are great too -- you're right, our lists are pretty different and it's pretty funny. :) I really don't care about connectedness or curiosity or optimism.... well, not as VALUES anyway. Like you, the moment I list them out as "unvalued" they start to sound pretty fantastic.

We overlap on persistence and playfulness, so I guess that explains the acro. :D

And I also like simplicity / balance / stability / structure.

[flexagon]

P.S. How the hell did I not say creativity or at least productivity? That is very odd.