Humanists across the globe like Marcus Aurelias and Gutama Buddha have examined the What, Why, and Where of their values, but how well do you “Know Thyself”? If an outside observer were to watch your life, what values do you think they would declare about you based on your actions? Why we value what we do may take a little soul searching. Can you say why you hold your values?
In the activity below, contemplate where your values come from—consider the influence of your friends, family, associates, and community.
Reflection is critical to learning. It taps into our Spiritual Intelligence, an inner awareness below the level of consciousness. It triggers emotions which act as cognitive markers to facilitate memory. The science shows these activities will increase both memory and understanding, so we recommend that you truly invest in them.