Identifying Your Values
(updated May 12, 2024 - added new items, changed names of some items, removed numbering, arranged in alphabetical order)
Please review this list of values that people generally embrace, in varying degrees, depending on their personal beliefs. Highlight or underline the ones that resonate with you, or use it as inspiration to discover your own values that resonate with your unique journey.
If you have something that you feel should be added to this list, please comment below. Thank you!
Acceptance: Embracing people and situations as they are, without judgment.
Adaptability: Embracing change and cultivating the ability to adapt to new circumstances.
Altruism: Acting for the benefit of others, selflessly contributing to the well-being of the community.
Balance: Striving to live a harmonious life, balancing effort and acceptance, and continuously striving for personal and spiritual growth.
Beauty: Recognizing and appreciating the beauty in nature, art, and everyday life.
Celebration of Life: Embracing and celebrating the precious gift of life in its entirety.
Compassion: Demonstrating kindness and understanding towards the suffering, challenges or failings of others.
Contentment: Finding satisfaction and peace with what you have in the present moment.
Courage: Facing challenges with bravery and a willingness to step into the unknown.
Creativity: Expressing yourself through diverse creative endeavors and embracing the process.
Detachment: Cultivating a healthy sense of detachment from material possessions and outcomes.
Diversity: Appreciating and celebrating the richness that comes from diverse abilities, perspectives and cultures.
Embracing Uncertainty: Viewing challenges as opportunities for growth. Cultivating confidence and resilience to navigate the unknown.
Empathy: Connecting with others and taking part in their feelings; affirming their inherent value.
Equality: Affirming that all people are entitled to the same rights and opportunities; to be treated fairly and justly.
Equanimity: Maintaining emotional balance and composure, especially in challenging situations.
Faith: Believing firmly in your values and principles, and committing wholeheartedly to living by them, even in uncertainty.
Forgiveness: Letting go of resentment and embracing the power of forgiveness.
Freedom: Advocating for the abolition of oppressive systems that deny the rights of people to be self-determining and free.
Generosity: Willingness to share time, resources, and kindness with others.
Gentleness: Approaching yourself and others with gentleness, kindness, and understanding.
Grace: Extending kindness, compassion and forgiveness to others and yourself, allowing for transformation and growth.
Gratitude: Appreciation for the blessings and experiences in your life.
Harmony: Striving to act in balance with your fellow human beings as much as possible, without sacrificing any of your other values.
Holistic Health: Embracing a holistic approach to health, considering physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
Human Dignity: Acknowledging the intrinsic value present in every individual, irrespective of their perceived self-worth.
Humility: Recognition of your strengths and weaknesses with modesty.
Humor: Embracing lightheartedness and finding humor in life's ups and downs.
Integrity: Embodying positive values, with a commitment to moral excellence and ethical conduct.
Joy: Finding joy in simple pleasures and cultivating a positive outlook.
Justice: Advocating for fairness, equality, and justice for all people.
Kindness: Practicing acts that uplift and support others; fostering connection, empathy, and a harmonious environment.
Liberation: Striving for the freedom of the spirit and mind from undesirable attachments and limiting beliefs.
Liberty: Affirming the autonomy and dignity of every person in their pursuit of a life of choice and fulfillment.
Living Authentically: Striving to live in alignment with your values, principles and aspirations.
Love: Unconditional affection, respect, compassion, and empathy for yourself and others.
Loyalty: Fostering trust, fidelity and reliability in relationships.
Mind-Body Connection: Recognizing and nurturing the interconnectedness of the mind and body.
Mindfulness: Cultivating awareness and living in the present moment.
Mindful Listening: Practicing careful and attentive listening in conversations with others.
Mindful Speech: Speaking carefully with intention, avoiding harm through words.
Non-Violence: Choosing non-violent thoughts, words, and actions towards yourself and others.
Open-mindedness: Willingness to consider different perspectives and embrace diversity.
Patience: Cultivating patience and understanding in the face of challenges. Being patient with other people, who are imperfect (as we are).
Peace: Inner harmony, and the promotion of peaceful relationships with others, as well as world peace.
Personal Excellence: Aspiring towards high standards of excellence for individual and collective well-being.
Purpose: Connecting with a sense of meaning in life; that we are here for a reason.
Quietness: Finding solace and depth in moments of silence and stillness.
Reflecting Light: Nurturing and reflecting your inner illumination in a way that helps others to see more clearly.
Renewal: Embracing opportunities for restoration, rejuvenation and transformation.
Respect: Belief that all people have value, therefore treating yourself and others with dignity.
Responsibility: Taking responsibility for personal choices and their impact on yourself and others.
Reverence: Treating yourself, others, and the divine with profound respect and honor.
Sacred Spaces: Cherishing places of worship, prayer, and meditation. Respecting the sacred places of other people, cultures and beliefs.
Self-Determination: Embracing autonomy and empowering individuals to define their own destinies, guided by their personal values and aspirations.
Self-Expression: Recognizing the freedom of every person to express their authentic self, fostering an inner sense of freedom through self-discovery and conscious living.
Self-Reflection: Regularly contemplating the nature of your thoughts, words, and actions.
Serenity: Cultivating a serene and tranquil inner state in the midst of life's uncertainties.
Service: Engaging in acts that contribute positively to the well-being of others.
Simplicity: Appreciating the beauty of simplicity and minimalism.
Sobriety: Cultivating mental clarity and spiritual alertness; abstention from harmful substances and resisting deceit and harm.
Sowing & Reaping: Recognizing the consequences of our actions, both as individuals and as a species.
Spirituality: Remaining open to ongoing renewal and growth of your soul and spirit.
Stewardship: Protecting and preserving resources, whether financial, environmental, cultural, or historical, for the well-being of present and future generations.
Trust: Building and maintaining trust in relationships and in yourself.
Truth: Seeking honesty and transparency, both within yourself and in interactions with others.
Unity: Recognizing the interconnectedness of all people and fostering harmony, emphasizing our shared inherent worth.
Vigilance: Maintaining mental clarity and spiritual awareness. Cultivating discernment to protect personal well-being and uphold ethical conduct.
Wisdom: Pursuing clarity, insight, understanding, and discernment.
This list is a starting point for self-discovery. Explore these values as a
foundation for personal growth, and add any that you feel need to be included. Choosing
values that resonate with your inner truth can contribute to a life that is
more fulfilling and spiritually rich.
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