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.

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[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.