Living values

Cooperation

Cooperation exists when people work together toward
a common goal.
One who cooperates creates good wishes and pure feelings
for others and the task.
When cooperating, there is a need to know what is needed.
Sometimes an idea is needed, sometimes we need to let go of our
idea. Sometimes we need to lead and sometimes we need to follow.
Cooperation is governed by the principle of mutual respect.
One who cooperates receives cooperation.
Where there is love, there is cooperation.
By staying aware of my values, I can give cooperation.
Courage, consideration, caring and sharing provide
a foundation for cooperation.

From Living Values Activities for Children Ages 8-14. Copyright © Living Values: An Educational Program, Inc.
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Freedom

Freedom resides within the mind and heart.
Freedom is a precious gift.
There can be full freedom when rights are
balanced with responsibilities.
There is full freedom when everyone
has equal rights.
All people have a right to be free. For all to be
free, each one has to respect the rights of others.
Inner freedom is experienced when I have
positive thoughts for all, including myself.

Happiness

When I have love and peace inside, happiness just comes.
Happiness is a state of peace in which there is
no upheaval or violence.
Give happiness and take happiness.
When there is a feeling of hope, there is happiness.
Good wishes for everyone give happiness inside.
Happiness naturally comes with pure and selfless actions.
Lasting happiness is a state of contentment within.
When one is content with oneself, happiness comes automatically.
When my words express ‘give flowers instead of thorns,’
I create a happier world.
Happiness follows giving happiness,
sorrow follows giving sorrow.

Honesty

Honesty is telling the truth.
When I am honest, I feel clear inside.
A person worthy of confidence is honest and true.
Honest thoughts, words and actions create harmony.
Honesty is to use well what has been entrusted to you.
Honesty is the best policy.
There is a deep relationship between
honesty and friendship.
When I am honest, I can learn and help others learn to be giving.
Greed is sometimes at the root of dishonesty.
There is enough for man’s need, but not enough for man’s greed.
When we are aware we are interconnected, we recognize the
importance of honesty.

Humility

Humility is staying light and easy inside.
Humility goes together with self-respect.
Humility is when I know my strengths but
don’t brag or show off.
Humility makes arrogance disappear.
A humble person can stay happy inside while
listening to others.
With the balance of self-respect and humility, I can stay
powerful inside and not need to control others around me.
Humility allows one to be great in the hearts of many.
Humility creates an open mind.
With humility I can recognize my own strengths and the
strengths of others.

Love

I am lovable and capable — and so are you.
When I am full of love, anger runs away.
Love is the value that makes our relationships better.

Love for others means I want what is good for them.
When we feel strong inside, it is easy to be loving.
Love is caring, love is sharing.
Love is being a trustworthy friend.
“Our task must be to free ourselves...by widening our circle of
compassion to embrace all living beings and all of nature.”
- Albert Einstein
The real law lives in the kindness of our hearts. If our hearts are
empty, no law or political reform can fill them.”
- Tolstoy

Peace

Peace is more than the absence of war.
Peace is living in harmony and
not fighting with others.
If everyone in the world were peaceful, this would be a
peaceful world.
Peace is being quiet inside.
Peace is a calm and relaxed state of mind.
“Peace must begin with each one of us. Through quiet and
serious reflection on its meaning, new and creative ways
can be found to foster understanding, friendships
and cooperation among all peoples.”
-Javier Perez de Cuellar, Former Secretary General of the United Nations


Respect

The first respect is to respect myself—to know that
I am naturally valuable.
Part of self-respect is knowing my own qualities.
Respect is knowing I am lovable and capable.
Respect is listening to others.
Respect is knowing others are valuable, too.
Respect for the self is the seed that gives
growth to confidence.
When we have respect for ourselves, it is easy to have
respect for others.
Those who show respect will receive respect.
To know one’s worth and to honor the worth of others is
how one earns respect.
Part of respect is knowing I make a difference.


Responsibility

If we want peace, we have the responsibility to be peaceful.
If we want a clean world, we have the responsibility to
care for nature.
Responsibility is doing your share.
Responsibility is carrying out duties with integrity.
When one is responsible, there is the contentment of
having made a contribution.
As a responsible person, I have something worthwhile to offer—
so do others.
A responsible person knows how to be fair,
seeing that each gets a share.
With rights there are responsibilities.
Responsibility is using our resources to generate
a positive change.

Simplicity

Simplicity is natural. Simplicity is being natural.
Simplicity is learning from the earth.
Simplicity is beautiful.
Simplicity is relaxing.
Simplicity is staying in the present and not making things
complicated.
Simplicity is enjoying a plain mind and intellect.
Simplicity teaches us economy—how to use our resources
wisely, keeping future generations in mind.
Simplicity is giving patience, friendship and encouragement.
Simplicity is appreciating the small things in life.

Tolerance

Peace is the goal. Tolerance is the method.
Tolerance is being open and receptive to the
beauty of differences.
Tolerance is mutual respect through mutual understanding.
The seeds of intolerance are fear and ignorance.
The seed of tolerance, love, is watered by
compassion and care.
Those who know how to appreciate the good in people
and situations have tolerance.
Tolerance recognizes individuality and diversity while
removing divisive masks and defusing tension
created by ignorance.
Tolerance is the ability to face difficult situations.
To tolerate life’s inconveniences is to let go, be light, make others
light and move on.

Unity

Unity is harmony within and among individuals in the group.
Unity continues by accepting and appreciating each person and
his or her contribution.
Unity is built from a shared goal, hope or vision.
Unity makes big tasks seem easy.
The greatness of unity is that everyone is respected.
One note of disrespect can cause unity to be broken.
Unity creates the experience of cooperation, increases
enthusiasm for the task and makes the atmosphere empowering.
Unity creates a sense of belonging and increases
well-being for all.

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