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AlertnessBeing aware of what is taking place around me soI can have the right responses
AttentivenessShowing the worth of a person or task by givingmy undivided concentration
AvailabilityMaking my schedule and priorities secondary tothe wishes of those I serve
BenevolenceGiving to others basic needs without having asmy motive personal reward
BoldnessConfidence to say or do what is true, right,
and justCautiousnessKnowing the importance of right timing inaccomplishing right actions
CompassionInvesting whatever is necessary to heal the hurtsof others
ContentmentRealizing that true happiness does not depend onmaterial conditions
CreativityApproaching a need, a task, or an idea from a
new perspective
DecisivenessThe ability to recognize key factors and finalizedifficult decisions
DeferenceLimiting my freedom so I do not offend the tastesof those around me
DependabilityFulfilling what I consented to do, even if it meansunexpected sacrifice
Determination
Purposing to accomplish right goals at the righttime, regardless of the opposition
DiligenceInvesting all my energy to complete the tasksassigned to me
DiscernmentUnderstanding the deeper reasons why thingshappen
DiscretionRecognizing and avoiding words, actions, andattitudes that could bring undesirableconsequences
EnduranceThe inward strength to withstand stress and domy best
EnthusiasmExpressing joy in each task as I give it mybest effort
FaithConfidence that actions rooted in good characterwill yield the best outcome, even when I cannotsee how
FlexibilityWillingness to change plans or ideas withoutgetting upset
Forgiveness
Clearing the record of those who have wrongedme and not holding a grudge
GenerosityCarefully managing my resources so I can freelygive to those in need
GentlenessShowing consideration and personal concern forothers
GratefulnessLetting others know by my words and actionshow they have benefited my life
Honor
Respecting others because of their worth ashuman beings
HospitalityCheerfully sharing food, shelter, and friendshipwith others
HumilityAcknowledging that achievement results from theinvestment of others in my life
InitiativeRecognizing and doing what needs to be donebefore I am asked to do it
JoyfulnessMaintaining a good attitude, even when facedwith unpleasant conditions
JusticeTaking personal responsibility to uphold what ispure, right, and true
LoyaltyUsing difficult times to demonstrate mycommitment to those I serve
MeeknessYielding my personal rights and expectationswith a desire to serve
ObedienceQuickly and cheerfully carrying out the directio
of those who are responsible for meOrderlinessArranging myself and my surroundings toachieve greater efficiency
PatienceAccepting a difficult situation without giving adeadline to remove it
Persuasiveness
Guiding vital truths around anothers mentalroadblocks
PunctualityShowing esteem for others by doing the right
thing at the right time
Resourcefulness
Making wise use of what others might overlookor discard
ResponsibilityKnowing and doing what is expected of me
SecurityStructuring my life around that which cannot bedestroyed or taken away
Self-ControlRejecting wrong desires and doing what is right
SensitivityUsing my senses to perceive the true attitudesand emotions of others
SincerityEagerly doing what is right with transparentmotives
ThoroughnessKnowing what factors will diminish theeffectiveness of my work or words, if neglected
ThriftinessAllowing myself and others to spend only whatnecessary
ToleranceAccepting others at different levels of maturity
TruthfulnessEarning future trust by accurately reporting past fa
VirtueThe moral excellence evident in my life as Iconsistently do what is right
WisdomMaking practical application of truth in dailydecisions
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character: the inward values that determine outward actions
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