Daily Question, September 17 How do I live according to my principles? 35 Reflections Share Click here to cancel reply.Please log in or Create a Profile to post a comment. Notify me when someone replies to my comment via e-mail. Don Jones1 week agoDon JonesOutwardly, (I am told), all seems well. Inwardly, it is like walking in wobbly boots – all over the place. 4 Reply Mica1 week agoMicaCongrats on ‘outwardly’ – good luck on ‘inwardly’🎊🎊🤞🤞🍀🤗🍀 2 Reply sparrow1 week agosparrowNaturally . . . the only time I question myself is when I am tempted to do something that is outside my principles. 4 Reply Avril1 week agoAvrilYears ago I learned about the ACT model for values. “Values are your heart’s deepest desire for how you want to behave as a human being”. When we live in accordance with these formally declared values we find that we have more peace harmony and joy. These values are not about how you want others to treat you; they reflect how you want to “show up”. Much like the practice of metta, they are about how you want to treat others, whether you like them or dislike them, and yourself. This is ...Years ago I learned about the ACT model for values. “Values are your heart’s deepest desire for how you want to behave as a human being”. When we live in accordance with these formally declared values we find that we have more peace harmony and joy. These values are not about how you want others to treat you; they reflect how you want to “show up”. Much like the practice of metta, they are about how you want to treat others, whether you like them or dislike them, and yourself. This is such a helpful way of thinking about what kind of person do I want to be. Then you do reflection to make sure that the activity you engage in regularly brings you towards those values. Among my values are mindfulness, compassion, patience, discipline, care, courage, and love. When I embrace these in how I treat the world, and myself, I feel simultaneously grounded and light. Read More6 Reply KC1 week agoKCI am with Kevin. One day at a time. Often it is one breath, step, moment at a time … 2 Reply dragonfly1 week agodragonflyWith great difficulty. 🙂 I have to constantly remind myself to pause before I act. That is my biggest hurdle, to not be reactive. Another thing is that my principles evolve. I had different principles at 16 than I have now (although, there seems to be an underlying “principle stream” that is at the bottom of everything). Old habits need to be adapted to new principle variations. I would think that I most likely will never fully live according to my principles, but I might get better at it...With great difficulty. 🙂 I have to constantly remind myself to pause before I act. That is my biggest hurdle, to not be reactive. Another thing is that my principles evolve. I had different principles at 16 than I have now (although, there seems to be an underlying “principle stream” that is at the bottom of everything). Old habits need to be adapted to new principle variations. I would think that I most likely will never fully live according to my principles, but I might get better at it. Read More5 Reply Avril1 week agoAvrilHopefully we evolve throughout our whole life! 3 Reply Rabbit1 week agoRabbitKeep them ever before me and don’t get lured away. Regret is a high price to pay. 2 Reply Linda1 week agoLindaBe kind. Help others. I live by these principles. 2 Reply Maeve1 week agoMaeveI have to be re-reminded about my principles: at least the ones that don’t come easily. I find that being inspired by people who are living by their principles is often a wake- up call for me to return to who I want to be. 2 Reply Pilgrim1 week agoPilgrimKindness, respect, listening well. 2 Reply Racel W.1 week agoRacel W.Hmmmmmm my immediate answer is yes. But if i think deeply and answer honestly not all the times. Each day i try to get better at it and not let my tides of emotions or ties to people sway my actions. To live a life of my principles is something i desire and worthy of the sweat equity it requires. Boy these questions go deep😁. 3 Reply Maeve1 week agoMaeveYes. 2 Reply Charlie T1 week agoCharlie TBy keeping it simple. The basic principle being kindness. After that, there are a few things that require regular practicing, like non judgment, being present, and keeping an open heart. 3 Reply Mica1 week agoMicaJust like the Dalai Lama, Charlie – his religion is Kindness 🙂 2 Reply Barb C1 week agoBarb CI just… do. I had to think about what it would feel like if I were living in violation of my principles to find a way into this question. Sure, I make mistakes and make mistakes and for example perhaps I’m less than kind in a moment when one of my principles is to be kind but generally I guess I would say I have the habit of living according to my principles. I’m concerned about what we’re doing to the planet so I bike, walk, take transit, try to reduce my consumption, compost, et cetera...I just… do. I had to think about what it would feel like if I were living in violation of my principles to find a way into this question. Sure, I make mistakes and make mistakes and for example perhaps I’m less than kind in a moment when one of my principles is to be kind but generally I guess I would say I have the habit of living according to my principles. I’m concerned about what we’re doing to the planet so I bike, walk, take transit, try to reduce my consumption, compost, et cetera. Since individual action isn’t enough to save the planet I also work on systemic and institutional change. That’s just one arena affected by my principles. As I began learning about what it meant to be anti-racist I had to think consciously about my words and actions and where implicit bias still showed up. I am still doing that and still learning but some things are now habit or reflex that once were the product of conscious thought and reminding myself. So I live according to my principles by practicing them over and over until they become habit. Read More2 Reply Maeve1 week agoMaeveThat’s impressive. So it’s never difficult? Not for me. I find that I get fuzzy and lax about my principles, and need to somehow get back on track, or in the right headspace. 2 Reply Barb C1 week agoBarb CWell, I didn’t say I live *perfectly* according to my principles! 🙂 And I referred to practicing. But I’m old enough that I’ve had a fair amount of practice and I know what it feels like when I don’t. I don’t want to feel that way. 1 Reply Carol1 week agoCarol"Sticks and stones may hurt my bones but names will never hurt me" is a phrase I remember from childhood. It's a big lie.I was bullied as a child and words can be lethal. I apply Toltec Wisdom to live according to my principles. If I am impeccable with my word then I am living responsibly and mindfully. I've shared before that my favorite definition for the word, responsibility is the "ability to respond." I take responsibility for my thoughts my feelings and my actions. It's this kind of owner...“Sticks and stones may hurt my bones but names will never hurt me” is a phrase I remember from childhood. It’s a big lie.I was bullied as a child and words can be lethal. I apply Toltec Wisdom to live according to my principles. If I am impeccable with my word then I am living responsibly and mindfully. I’ve shared before that my favorite definition for the word, responsibility is the “ability to respond.” I take responsibility for my thoughts my feelings and my actions. It’s this kind of ownership that helps me live according to my principles. Do no harm to yourself and others. Read More8 Reply Mica1 week agoMicaYes, Carol – Do no harm to yourself! and of course others 🙂 1 Reply Yram1 week agoYramI need to know what they are before I know if I am following them! My intuition will flare up when I have gone against them. 3 Reply Racel W.1 week agoRacel W.So true!! 2 Reply carol1 week agocarolI only know when I have violated my principles, how they didn’t show up. It is then my task to better understand this new facet of the obstacle to upholding a principle and then, to be mindful. All of which demands increasing or expanding my capacity for mindfulness. Thanks for asking. 5 Reply Michele1 week agoMichele‘An it harm none, do what thou wilt’ – Wiccan Rede “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. – Golden Rule ‘Do not let other peoples negativity affect your inner peace’-unknown “Be kind, have courage and always believe in a little magic.” -Cinderella 5 Reply Laura1 week agoLauraSometimes effortlessly. Other times after a great deal of thought. 4 Reply Joseph McCann1 week agoJoseph McCannI have always been kind to my fellow man, family and animals. What I had not done for many years was be kind to myself. Through the practice of mindfulness, gratitude, being in the present, awareness and the fact of impermanence I have begun to be kinder to myself. I hope this will help me to live my principles every moment. 11 Reply Ana Maria1 week agoAna MariaHow I love your response. Thank you! 2 Reply EJP1 week agoEJPI live simply, give more, expect less and enjoy every moment…..gratefully. 7 Reply Racel W.1 week agoRacel W.I like your response 2 Reply sunnypatti1 week agosunnypattiBy trusting. Trusting the process. Trusting myself. Trusting the Universe/God/Source. 6 Reply 1 2 Next » My Private Gratitude Journal Write an entry in your private gratefulness journal Get Started This site is brought to you by A Network for Grateful Living, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are fully tax deductible in the U.S.A. DONATE https://gratefulness.org/content/uploads/2015/03/GX-Gold-Participant-L.png Community Engagement Guidelines Privacy Policy [email protected] Connect with us on Social Media: © 2000 - 2022, A Network for Grateful Living Website by Briteweb
