Ten Virtues

I ran across the Ten Virtues from Gordan B Hinkley. 

Ten Virtues That Will Heal Our Hearts and Homes.

Now who wouldn't want to try this.....?

LOVE

Love is the only force that can erase the difference between people or bridge the chasms of bitterness. Love is like the Polar Star. In a changing world, it is constant. It is the security of the home. It is a beacon of hope in a world of distress.

HONESTY

Men and women of integrity understand intrinsically that theirs is the precious right to hold their heads in the sunlight of truth, unashamed before anyone.

MORALITY 

Both experience and divine wisdom dictate that moral virtue and cleanliness pave the way that leads to strength of character, peace of mind and heart, and happiness in life.

CIVILITY 

Civility carries with it the essence of courtesy, politeness, and consideration of others. All of the education and accomplishments in the world will not count for much unless they are accompanied by marks of gentility of respect for others of going the extra mile.

LEARNING 

No matter how old we become, we can acquire knowledge and use it. We can gather wisdom and profit from it. We can grow and progress and improve, and, in the process, strengthen the lives of those within our circle of influence.

FORGIVENESS 

The willingness to forgive is a sign of spiritual and emotional maturity. Imagine a world filled with indivduals willing to both apologize and accept an apology. Is there any problem that could not be solved among people who processed the humility and largeness of spirit and soul to do either---or both---when needed?

THRIFT And INDUSTRY

I commend to all virtues of industry and thrift, which I believe go hand in hand. The labor and thrift of the people make a nation, community, or a family strong. Work and thrift make the family independent.

GRATITUDE 

Gratitude is the beginning of civility,decency and goodness, of recognition that we can not afford to be arrogant. We should walk in with the knowledge that we will need help every step of the way.

OPTIMISM 

My plea is that we stop seeking our storms and enjoy more fully the sunlight. I am suggesting that as we go through life, we "Accentuate the positive." I am asking that we look a little deeper for the good, that we still our voices of insult and sarcasm, that we more generously compliment and endorse virtue and effort. 

FAITH 

Great buildings were never constructed on uncertain foundations. Great causes were never brought to success by vacillating leaders. Faith has always, and always must be, at the root of any meaningful practice and endeavor.

You may not be able to change another but, we can look at ourselves and try to become a better person with these ten virtues.

Love K