In a world that asks us to conform, one of the most powerful journeys we can embark on is the journey inward. Understanding ourselves—our beliefs, motivations, and values—allows us to be more meaningfully in the world. Greater self-awareness helps us grounds us, it helps us relate better to others, and it helps focus our lives towards meaningful impact. Without self-awareness, we risk moving through life in a reactive state, influenced by external pressures rather than our inner truth.

Our values are the foundation of who we are. They are the foundation up which we "build our house". When our doing and having aligns to our values, then we find ourselves living a more integrated life; we experience clarity, fulfillment, and a sense of purpose. That's why identifying and honoring our core values is essential for living consciously. If we neglect to bring our values into our consciousness, then we risk moving through life aimlessly, disconnected from our true purpose and susceptible to external influences that may not align with our authentic selves.

The Practice of Depth Analysis

To uncover our values, we must go beyond surface-level reflection of what we seem to want and need in any given situation. Depth analysis—a practice of introspection, questioning, and honest assessment—can help us navigate the layers of our beliefs and experiences to reveal what truly matters to us. Working with a coach can deepen this exploration by providing objective guidance, structured reflection, and accountability. A coach helps us uncover blind spots, challenge limiting beliefs, and develop strategies for aligning our lives with our core values.

My values

Through self-reflection, coaching, and mentorship, I have recently explored my core values in greater depth. Below, I share the five values I believe defines how I want to be in the world. I have committed to deepening this exploration by refining my vision and mission statements for better alignment to these values as well as to consistently reflecting on these values as I shape my life, and co-create our world.

Authenticity

Living true to myself with unwavering truthfulness, integrity, and honesty, ensuring that my actions and words consistently align with my genuine self and ethical principles.

I value:

• Self-awarenss and self-control: Commitment to understand my emotions, thoughts and behaviours and take responsibility for how those show up when co-creating with others.
• Integrity: Adhering to strong moral and ethical principles, even when it's challenging. Also, embracing myself as fully whole, worthy and enough; living from a place of wholeness.
• Truthfulness: Speaking my truth, recognizing that truth is frequently personal and rarely absolute; being transparent and forthcoming in all interactions.
• Honesty: Being straightforward and sincere, avoiding deceit or misrepresentation.

I don't value:

• Pretending, dishonesty, hypocrisy, deceit, compromising on ethical standards, and inconsistency between words and actions.

Civicmindedness

Being actively involved in my community and working towards the well-being of the collective whole.

I value:

• Service to Others: Offering my time, skills, and support to benefit the community and those in need.
• Global Stewardship: Keeping up-to-date with social issues, actively doing what is mine to do based on my unique talents, and encouraging others to do the same, all in pursuit of the common good of the community and society.
• Interconnectedness: Acknowledging that everything is interconnected and part of a life-giving whole that should be celebrated and cherished.
• Activistic leadership: Focuses on leading through action, grass root community engagement, with a commitment to social justice.

I don't value:

• Self-centeredness, apathy towards community issues, disengagement, and neglecting the well-being of others.

Spiritual Purpose

Embracing intentional contribution in service of the greater good, guided by love, and recognizing that through contribution, I experience the profound essence of love—the fundamental meaning of life. As I elevate my contributions, I deepen my connection with my Higher Self, ultimately uniting with God, Light, and Love.

I value:

• Values-Aligned Vision and Mission: Holding a clear and inspiring vision for a new Earth rooted in my core values and realized through personal contributions, reflected in a coherent mission and operationalized through well-defined strategies, objectives, and key results (OKRs) to create meaningful impact.
• Meaningful Contribution: Engaging in purposeful activities that elevate consciousness, block non-loving behaviors, and build life-reinforcing systems aligned with my core values.
• Love: Guiding my purpose with love, manifesting as compassion, empathy, and a deep sense of connection to others, along with joy, gratitude, enthusiasm, and acceptance.
• Mindfulness: Being fully present, exercising restraint in having and doing, and deeply perceiving and appreciating each moment as it unfolds.
• Discipleship: A commitment to my spiritual path or guiding philosophy, coupled with the self-mastery and discipline to live in consistent alingment to these.

I don't value:

• Drifting aimlessly, lack of goals, inconsistency, and engaging in unfulfilling activities.

Humble Mastery

Striving to achieve a high level of skill and expertise in my pursuits while maintaining humility. This includes mastering myself and holding myself, by what I think, say, and do, to a high standard.

I value:

• Deliberate Learning and Improvement: Intentionally pursuing relevant knowledge and improvement, recognizing the limits of knowing, and understanding that my cognitive self is a tool for worldly experience. Personal development is about becoming more effective in this world, while learning from the wisdom of others.
• Dedication and Discipline: Committing fully to the pursuit of excellence with steadfast discipline.
• Humility: Staying grounded, acknowledging my limitations, and valuing the contributions and perspectives of others.
• Focused Expertise: Achieving high proficiency in areas that support my mission, translating my vision into action, words, and being.

I don't value:

• Mediocrity, complacency, stagnation, arrogance, and lack of effort

Balance

Maintaining a healthy equilibrium between various aspects of life, holding things lightly while embracing a mindset of letting go and surrender, and avoiding looking at the world in dualistic terms.

I value:

• Well-Being: Prioritizing physical, mental, and spiritual health.
• Personal Resource Regulation: Intentionally investing my time and energy in service of my vision, mission and goals.
• Moderation: Avoiding extremes in favor of simplicity and sustainability.
• Surrender: Being willing to let go, holding things lightly, practicing passionate detachment, and leaving room for Love to guide me towards my highest contribution.
• Non-Duality: Recognizing the interconnectedness and unity of all things, and avoiding looking at the world in dualistic terms to embrace a holistic and integrated perspective.

I don't value:

• Overworking, neglecting self-care, imbalance, extreme behaviors, and excess

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