I was thinking about what to write today and remembered something I saw a day or two ago. I saw something that made me briefly reflect on what values I… value. I never really think about it much. Even now, I still haven’t given it much thought. It’s uncomfortable to reflect inwards and learn about yourself. I avoid the uncomfortable a little too much. It’s understandable, but it’s not conducive to growth. 

Since I’m not entirely sure what to talk about today (shocking, yes), I was thinking about reflecting and writing about what qualities I value. As I was trying to do so, I realized I probably need a little more time to really iron it out. One thing I think I could do instead is to go over my honorable mentions, the values I find admirable and would like to instill and live by theoretically. Realistically, I know in my heart some of these traits are simply not ones I possess/I don’t value highly because if I did I would probably be living differently. Traits like creativity, optimism, adaptability, kindness, and discipline don’t come naturally/easily to me, at least not consistently. I think values are beliefs you live by, so if it’s a sometimes thing, it’s not something you value a ton. Values change as people change, so it’s probably good for people to do this kind of reflecting every once in a while. I will need a day or two to wrap all of this value stuff up. What do you value? What are your values? 

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3 responses to “Value Stores Are Still Here. Dollar Stores Are Dead. What Do You Value?”

  1. Veerites Avatar

    Dear Chey
    I am extremely thankful to you for liking my post ‘Creation’. I would like to tell you that just now at 3.55 IST I included an important ref to Karna, the most important character from second most important Indian epic Mahabharata, in my post. If it’s possible, please have a look at that.
    Ry
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  2. Jack Avatar
    Jack

    Read this late last night and started to get a little choked up. Emotional. yeah, I get like that. Realized whatever values I admired or traits I had ever wanted to possess have clearly come and gone. These things would require living an active, deliberate life, whereas for most of my adult life I pretty much just exist and am passive. Life happens to me instead of me being a little more in charge and living a more deliberate life and maybe shaping things to reflect values or being true to my nature. Whatever that is. I took a 6 hour course at the library today for car insurance. When the instructor was packing up, he put a hat on which had the logo of the lodge I once was a member of. We talked for a little bit. The Masonic organization say they make good men better. For the 2 1/2 years I was there I could say this is true. They stressed family values so when my wife insisted I leave the lodge because the 2 nights a month was interfering with helping out at home, I did. Turns out, not to mince words, she was just trying to fuck me over. It definitely contributed to the depression I’ve lived with most of my life. Among the values I admire and wish I possessed more of – selflessness, empathy, not letting my emotions rule my actions. I try but clearly have a long way to go. And not a lot of time to get there.

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    1. Cheyhotdogs Avatar
      Cheyhotdogs

      That last line really hit me. I’m afraid I will end up feeling the same despite being face to face with the truth of that reality right now

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