What are Values? from Your ACT Auntie

Summary

This script draws a beautiful analogy between values and flowers, suggesting that values, like flowers, should be picked and cherished daily. It emphasizes the importance of values as an inner compass, guiding how one treats themselves and others. The script encourages individuals to embrace their values passionately, noting that there are no 'right' or 'wrong' values, just like there are no 'right' or 'wrong' flowers. The overall message is to choose and apply your values throughout your day to live in alignment with what truly matters to you.

Takeaways

• 🌸 Values are like flowers, and they can be picked and embraced every day.
• 🧭 Values act as an inner compass, guiding you through life.
• 💖 They represent what truly matters to you deep in your heart.
• 👤 Values shape the person you want to be.
• 💆 Values influence how you want to treat yourself.
• 🤝 They also guide how you wish to treat others.
• 🔥 Values reflect your passions and what you care deeply about.
• ✅ There are no right or wrong values, just as there are no right or wrong flowers.
• 🌱 Values are unique to you and what matters most in your life.
• 🗓️ You can select and apply several values throughout your day to guide your actions.

Q & A

What are values compared to in the transcript?

Values are compared to flowers that like to be picked every day and also described as an inner compass.

What role do values play according to the transcript?

Values guide what matters to a person deep in their heart, shaping the person they want to be and how they treat themselves and others.

How does the transcript suggest you approach values?

The transcript encourages people to pick several values and use them throughout their day, similar to picking flowers.

How are values described in relation to personal identity?

Values are described as core to a person's identity, representing the way they want to treat themselves and others, and what they are passionate about.

Are there any 'right' or 'wrong' values according to the transcript?

No, the transcript emphasizes that there are no right or wrong values, just as there are no right or wrong flowers.

What analogy is used to describe the importance of values in everyday life?

Values are compared to flowers, suggesting that they should be 'picked' or consciously chosen and applied every day.

How does the transcript define the relationship between values and passion?

Values are linked to the things that someone feels passionate about, suggesting that values are closely tied to personal passions.

What is the purpose of picking values each day according to the transcript?

The purpose is to align one’s actions with what truly matters to them, allowing values to guide their daily life.

Why are values compared to an inner compass?

Values are compared to an inner compass because they help guide a person toward what matters most to them in life.

What should someone do after identifying their values?

After identifying their values, someone should consciously use and apply them throughout their day, integrating them into their behavior and interactions.