superficial, transitory rewards that exist in the world of things rather than in the complex emotional and ethical realm of the self.
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Forgiveness
pardon of injuries that releases resentment and bitterness; letting go of a grudge.
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Honor
holding oneself to the highest code of conduct; contributing to the wellbeing of the community, and thereby deserving respect.
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Curiosity
a strong desire to know or learn something new.
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Negative capability
the ability to hold conflicting ideas, feelings, and motivations in oneself without forcing a premature judgment or decision among them.
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Wit
the ability to use ones reasoning ability quickly, cleverly, and effectively.
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Optimism
the ability to remain hopeful and resourceful in adversity as well as prosperity.
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Integrity
wholeness; moral and ethical consistency; showing the same face to everyone.
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Courage
determination in the face of pain, risk, grief, fear, defeat, or even death.
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Resilience
the ability to "spring back "into shape after being crushed or pressured; the ability to recover quickly or easily from misfortune or shock; robustness; adaptability.
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Ethoi
the defining spirit of a community as manifested in its beliefs, habits, and aspirations.
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Coordination
the effective inspiration and management of a communitys efforts toward achieving a shared goal.
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Honesty
telling the truth and dealing fairly with all.
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Generosity
the act of giving more than is necessary or expected.
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Justice
giving each his or her due; fair behavior or treatment.
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Patience
the ability to wait calmly.
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Eudaimonia
the deep, profound happiness and satisfaction that comes from virtuously moving toward ones telos throughout life (see telos defined below)
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Wisdom
the power to judge rightly in the face of ambiguity (phronesis); seeing the world as it is, not how it seems to be (sophia)
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Flexibility
the ability to adapt to change.
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Alienation
the sense of anxiety, isolation, or separation that comes from not feeling at home in ones world.
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Modesty
attitude of moderation or humility concerning ones abilities or strengths.
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Balance
maintaining a healthy equilibrium by choosing wisely when confronted with conflicting or overlapping responsibilities.
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Engagement
full involvement with others in a shared community.
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Fortitude
the strength to bear misfortune calmly and patiently.
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Sophrosyne [suh fross uh nee]
condition in which a persons reason and drives are in balance, giving each its due and allowing neither to dominate.
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Narrative goods
the intrinsic rewards of belonging and direction that come when one tells the honest story about where he comes from, where he is, and where he is going.
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Gratitude
appreciation for what we have been given, especially that we did not deserve or create.
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Telos
what a being could become if it grew into its fullest self; the as- yet- unrealized- trajectory of ones being.
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Sustainability
creation and preservation of the conditions that allow something to continue existing.
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Ethics
the study and practice of the repeated behaviors and habits that lead to strong senses of spirit, belonging, and thriving.
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Including
allowing, inviting, and encouraging others to join a group or enterprise.
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Confidence
self- assurance arising from a sense of certainty about the rightness of ones conduct.
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Defining a problem:
setting forth or explaining the essential nature of a difficulty.
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Deference
yielding to the skills, judgment, or authority of another person.
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Service
tending to the needs of people and our world in a way that promotes, preserves, and enhances their thriving.
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Internal goods
intangible and enduring rewards derived from the gradual mastery of complex skills and productive, healthy practices.
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Problem solving
purposefully and skillfully addressing needs to guide a solution to successful completion.
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Enthusiasm
passionate eagerness in any pursuit.
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Vice
a destructive, unsustainable habit, behavior, or quality that inhibits caring and thriving and that therefore harms its host and his community.
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Courtesy
polite behavior toward others.
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Receptivity
acceptance of something or someone.
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Sincerity
meaning what one says.
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Virtue
an excellent habit or quality, developed over time, that helps a person to care, to serve, to thrive, and to gain the internal goods that make life purposeful and satisfying.
an attitude that recognizes and accepts the incongruities, complexities, and paradoxes of life.
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Vivacity
lively and animated participation.
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alienation
the sense of anxiety, isolation, or separation that comes from not feeling at home in ones world
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balance
maintaining a healthy equilibrium by choosing wisely when confronted with conflicting or overlapping responsibilities
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belonging
feeling included, even "at home," because of care received and reciprocated
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character
the distinctive personal qualities and habits that direct a persons decisions and future actions
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community
a group of people pursuing a common mission in sustainable ways for the good of all of its members
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coordination
the effective inspiration and management of a communitys efforts toward achieving a shared goal
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curiosity
a strong desire to know or learn something new
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ethics
the study and practice of the repeated behaviors and habits that lead to strong senses of spirit, belonging, and thriving
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ethoi)
the defining spirit of a community as manifested in its beliefs, habits, and aspirations
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engagement
full involvement with others in a shared community
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eudaimonia
the deep, profound happiness and satisfaction that comes from virtuously moving toward ones telos throughout life (see telos defined below)
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external goods
superficial, transitory rewards that exist in the world of things rather than in the complex emotional and ethical realm of the self
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growth mindset
focus on the effort and improvement necessary to overcome challenges rather than on ones ability or performance at a point in time
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internal goods
intangible and enduring rewards derived from the gradual mastery of complex skills and productive, healthy practices
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leadership
engaging, serving, and coordinating ones communities in ethical and sustainable ways so that those communities move toward their goals; the cultivated habit of understanding the world as your world, for which you have the responsibility of proactive care (see responsibility defined below)
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narrative goods
the intrinsic rewards of belonging and direction that come when one tells the honest story about where he comes from, where he is, and where he is going
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negative capability
the ability to hold conflicting ideas, feelings, and motivations in oneself without forcing a premature judgment or decision among them
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responsibility
the understanding that we must own our actions, that we are liable for their consequences, and that we owe reciprocal care to our communities
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service
tending to the needs of people and our world in a way that promotes, preserves, and enhances their thriving
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sustainability
creation and preservation of the conditions that allow something to continue existing
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synthesizing
creating connections between separate entities in a way that imparts something new and unified
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telos
what a being could become if it grew into its fullest self; the as-yet-unrealized-trajectory of ones being
a destructive, unsustainable habit, behavior, or quality that inhibits caring and thriving and that therefore harms its host and his community
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virtue
an excellent habit or quality, developed over time, that helps a person to care, to serve, to thrive, and to gain the internal goods that make life purposeful and satisfying
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amiability
a friendly and pleasant attitude
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benevolence
good-will toward all
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compassion
caring response to the misfortunes of others
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confidence
self-assurance arising from a sense of certainty about the rightness of ones conduct
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continence
self-restraint
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courage
determination in the face of pain, risk, grief, fear, defeat, or even death
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courtesy
polite behavior toward others
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deference
yielding to the skills, judgment, or authority of another person
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