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No. 19 Values
Facilitator______________
Date___________________
Group Session Plan from FUSN - Barbara Bates
Chalice/Candle Lighting
Opening Words:
A person will worship something -- have no doubt about that. We may think our tribute is paid in secret in the dark recesses of our hearts -- but it will out. That which dominates our imaginations and our thoughts will determine our lives, and character. Therefore, it behooves us to be careful what we worship, for what we are worshiping we are becoming.
Ralph Waldo Emerson-- Singing the Living Tradition #563
Check-in/Sharing
Topic:
Adapted for FUSN from The Fifth Discipline Fieldbook by Senge, Roberts, Ross, Smith, & Kleiner p.209
Our deeply held values give meaning and dimension to our lives. They are the mental models that guide our behavior. Use the list below (or add you own items) to select the ten values most important to you -- as guides for how to behave, or as components of a valued way of life. Now eliminate all but two of the ten. Watch how you went about eliminating items. Which two items do you care most about? What do they mean, exactly? What are you expecting of yourself -- even in bad times? How do these values sustain you? How do you "worship" these values
| Achievement | Friendship, closeness/rapport with others |
| Advancement, progress, promotion | Health, physical/mental wellbeing |
| Adventure, challenges, risk | Helpfulness, assisting others/society |
| Affection, love, caring | Inner harmony, being at peace, serenity |
| Arts, music, beauty, esthetic values | Integrity, honesty, ethical practice |
| Belonging, involvement, community | Loyalty, commitment, dependability |
| Competence | Nature, the natural world |
| Competitiveness, striving to be the best | Order, structured, organized, systematic |
| Cooperation, collaboration, teamwork | Personal development, learning |
| Creativity, being imaginative, inventive, original | Pleasure, fun, enjoyment, good times |
| Democracy | Power, influence |
| Ecological awareness, health of the earth | Recognition, respect from others, status |
| Economic security, adequate income, wealth | Responsibility, reliability, accountability |
| Fame, renown, distinction | Self-respect, self-esteem |
| Family, close happy relationships | Spirituality, faith, beliefs |
| Freedom, independence, liberty | Wisdom, insight, enlightenment |
Select the topic and location for the next meeting
Check-out / Likes and Wishes
Closing Words:
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it's the only thing that ever has.
Margaret Mead -- Singing the Living Tradition #561
