When it comes to values I'm pretty simple. The most important things to me are:
FAMILY- Me and my Dad are very close and the one thing he has told me ever since I was little was that at the end of the day, no matter what happens, you always have your family. He grew up in a big Italian/Sicilian family where that was really important to remember and because I've grown up with that I believe the same. I think to be able to share every experience in life with each other and be there for one another is a great gift.
FRIENDS- The quote "friends are family you get to pick" pretty much sums up the way I view my friends. Especially being far from home my friends become my family and I think its important to be open and honest with them. I would do anything for my friends and I know that my friends would do anything for me.
INTEGRITY- In my book someone has integrity if they aren't afraid to stand up for what they believe, they try to be honest (because honesty is the best policy :) ), they keep their promises and they try to be the best that they can be. I always try to take the high road in most situations and own up to my mistakes because I think that's the right thing to do and I respect others for doing the same.
To me values are what is most important in your life and help you to figure out all kinds of decisions. It doesn't matter if values are influenced by family, friends or completely created own your own as long as they make sense to you and allow you to be happy.
"Happiness is that state of consciousness which proceeds from the achievements of one's values"
PATTY. i love your post. it is soooo true. I feel the same way about friends being the family you pick for yourself. I think your values make you who are today. AND YOU ARE FANTASTIC, so it's a good thing :)
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