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

[dancing-crow.livejournal.com]

that is an awesome list! I like your list too, and I agree completely that (*startpompousvoice) "defining your values" really and truly halts me completely.

I know I value:

rigor in thinking
flexibility in mind and body
forthrightness/straightforwardness
creativity but that includes a deep need for me to be creative
humor and kindness (must be matched)
avoidance of stupid

[flexagon]

I like your list. Avoidance of stupid is definitely good.

I also like not conforming for conformity's sake... iconoclasm isn't quite the word. I don't think there is a single word for it. But I value it in myself and other people, and it's missing from my first list.