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My Values
(written originally in August 2007 after reading First Things First by Steven Covey)

FAMILY:  
    I have a family which is happy to be together, who build each other and who we can feel totally safe with.  I give my children a secure feeling that I will accept them no matter what and that I can always be honest with them.  My relationship with my dh is strong with lasting ties, not just the flimsy one of a ring but a deep hearted reason.  I am a person who binds my extended family together so that we all have more than just ourselves in a crisis.

FINANCIAL SECURITY:  
    I am able to pay bills on time and also live frugally so that we have funds to do the fun things like a holiday regularly and a big holiday overseas.  I want to manage our resources so that we have more than enough no matter how little or much comes into our household.

PERSONAL HEALTH:  
    I am healthy physically because I am going to live to 100 years old.  I am healthy mentally so that I live those 100 years contributing and making a difference, not just sitting around vegetating.  I am healthy spiritually so that I am more at peace as I get older, not grumpier with a life of regrets.

WISDOM:  
    I am able to teach others what I know and also am teachable.  I am a valued member of my family because I listen and have an accepting attitude.

EDUCATION:  
    I am using my brain to its fullest extent.  I do not waste my potential with my education.

CONTRIBUTION:  
    I am making a contribution to society, on a small scale in the groups and church I attend, and in my neighbourhood, and in the future on a much larger scale by creating a family farm where families can learn to be families when the world tries to tear them apart.

CHILDREN:  
    I am passing on my values to my children.  I am teaching them by my example and principles to be responsible, community minded adults who know the value of hard work yet keep their lives balanced.

FRIENDS:  
    I develop friendships with as many people as possible and work at being a supportive friend for my closer friends.  I am open to new friends and keep my current friendships strong.

Hope these inspire you to do up your own.