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Character or heart traits are who you are on the inside.
By Judy Helm Wright — Written on Jan 10, 2017
Character is the set of qualities that make somebody distinctive. It is the outward manifestation of what you believe inside your mind and spirit. It is your nature, personality, and moral fiber.
Your character is the attitude and set of mind which indicates to others who you are and what you stand for.
As you read through this small list of admirable character traits, check the ones that you believe are a part of your inner guidance system.
Do your children and coworkers know that you feel strongly about these positive attributes? Perhaps you should share with them the qualities that make you the person you are today:
- Appreciativeness
- Courageousness
- Commitment
- Compassion
- Confidence
- Dependability
- Fairness
- Faithfulness
- Flexibility
- Friendliness
- Generosity
- Gentleness
- Gratefulness
- Honestty
- Humbleness
- Integrity
- Kindness
- Love
- Loyalty
- Optimism
- Patience
- Persistence
- Resourcefulness
- Respec for all
- Resilience
- Responsibility for choices
- Self-control
- Sincerity
- Tolerance
- Trustworthiness
- Truthfulness
- Warmth and welcoming
This is just a partial list of character traits and values that could change our society and the world if they were incorporated into the lives of each person.
As teachers, parents, coaches and adults who work with youth on a daily basis, we have an opportunity to parent and mentor the next generation.
The best teacher is a role model. Children, neighbors, and coworkers are watching what we do, much more than what we say.
If we feel that character is important, do we show that belief in action? Do we follow our own spiritual compass? Do we want them to do as we do or just as we say?
When you encourage character and heart values in others they will rise to your expectations. Look for what is right and good in yourself and others and more of the same will follow.
More for You:
It is the Law of Attraction at work. We attract more of what we think about and do. Be the outward manifestation of the character and heart centered traits you value. Do what is right and you will change the world, one person at a time.
This article was originally published at Self Growth. Reprinted with permission from the author.