Virtues to Cultivate

            There are a number of virtues that people wish to live by throughout their lives but people are often unsuccessful in doing so.  There are some that I wish to cultivate myself and I can only hope that I am able to do so throughout my life.

1.      Industry

Keep active and hardworking, never giving into laziness, sloth, or useless actions.

2.      Ambition

Always have my eyes set on something bigger and better and never accepting good enough.

3.     Tolerance

Accepting those of other cultures, traditions, intelligent and education levels that differ from my own.

4.     Resolution

To keep at something once I have begun to peruse it.

5.     Moderation

Do not spend in excess.

6.     Truthfulness

Honesty with all of those around you.

7.     Charity

Give to those who are in need.