values q3

Grace

An unearned gift given out of love

Unearned Increments of Value

Good things received without effort

Angeles Arrien

Writer who defined gratitude as recognizing unearned value

Henri J.M. Nouwen

Priest who said everything we have is a gift of love

Robert Emmons

Psychologist who called gratitude an affirmation of goodness

Michelle Obama

Emphasized gratitude and humility in recognizing others’ contributions

Parent of Other Virtues

Idea that gratitude produces other virtues

Humility

Accepting one’s limits and dependence on others

Optimism

Seeing positive possibilities in life

Affirmation

Confirming the goodness and worth of others

Blessings

Expressions of goodness in life

Wu Meng

A boy who sacrificed himself to protect his parents

Jin Dynasty

The period when Wu Meng lived

Cradle of Human Virtues

The family as the first source of values

Charity Begins at Home

Goodness learned in the family extends to society

Confucius

Chinese philosopher who taught proper relationships

Docility

Humble willingness to learn from those who know more

Saint Thomas Aquinas

Philosopher who emphasized docility in learning

Docile Person

Teachable humble and obedient to guidance

Indocile Person

Proud and resistant to learning

King Mouse

Leader who sought peace and offered help

King Elephant

Leader who honored kindness and remembered promises

Basic Goodness of Man

The belief that humans are born good

Machiavelli

Thinker who claimed humans are naturally selfish

Talent

Inborn ability that can be used for good

Formation

Goodness developed through practice and training

Service

Helping others by meeting their needs

Kindness

Sensitivity to others’ needs that leads to action

Good Samaritan

A person who helps others without discrimination