Exploring Core Values

[Salma Abou El Kheir]

Trust
a belief in someone or something
We all have to rely on something. Sometimes it’s family and friends. Sometimes business partners or the government. Trust is a particularly important value because many aspects of our daily life are based on it.

Trust allows you to build strong relationships with other people. Often they will have values similar to ours.

Be careful with whom you trust. Not everyone has sincere intentions.

Honesty
sincerity, frankness
Honesty is about expressing your true opinion openly. It makes our thoughts and actions coherent. Honesty is based on authenticity, mutual trust and has a huge impact on shaping relationships with other people.

Honest people have no problem expressing their own opinion. You can rely on their truthfulness and authenticity.

If we are not asked for absolute honesty, it can hurt someone to tell an unpleasant truth.

Family
caring for loved ones
Family is a value that meets many of our needs simultaneously. We find love, security, self-esteem and development in it. Taking care of the family we have a great opportunity to positively influence the lives of our loved ones. In return we are generously endowed with love.

For many people, the family is a way to find balance and respite, and at the same time a strong source of motivation to make further efforts.

Family matters can be too engaging when all attention and effort is given to them. A little time for yourself will allow you to return to them with new energy.

Peace
calm, freedom from conflict
People who value peace tend to avoid conflicts. If they engage in disputes, it is mainly to help resolve them. They are willing to make compromises and sacrifices if it is required to regain peace.

Openness and the pursuit of dialogue are qualities that peacemakers can demonstrate. They try to resolve conflicts quickly so as not to escalate them.

It is worth asking whether the pursuit of peace justifies all measures taken.

Authenticity
truthfulness, genuineness
Authentic persons do not have to prove anything to others. They are themselves in every situation. When asked for their opinion, they will give an honest answer, even if their opinion is not popular. They do not find themselves in an environment where lying or lack of honesty often occurs.

People who value authenticity generally have no problems with self-acceptance. They can easily see falsehood or insincerity in the behavior of others.

Not all people want to be confronted with the truth. Sometimes it can be uncomfortable or painful for them. It is worth knowing how to be tactful.

[Campus 51]

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