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| Care, compassion, and respect for all people. This includes forgiveness of wrongs. |
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| Deeper than happiness (because it stays with you). May be quiet, brings and supports life even in tough times. |
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| Resolution of conflicts within yourself and with others. Linked to the four elements of Shalom. |
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| Being able to wait and work for what is good. May include correction, but allows time for the self and others to grow. Patience is not being a doormat to someone's disrespect or abuse. |
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| Going out of your way to do good for another. Kindness obligation. |
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| Sharing our gifts with anyone in need. Does not see lines of color or race when a need is present. looks only at the characteristics of the person who needs help. |
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| Also called integrity. Being true to one's promises and one's best self even if it is not convenient. |
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| Making a difference without force or violence. Gentleness is not weakness; it takes a strong brave person to be gentle. |
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| Also called moderation. Knowing when to say "when". |
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| Enduring difficulties without complaint. There are times we need to complain, but don't make a habit of it; and recognize the difficulties of others. |
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| Treating all life as the gift it is... from God; treating all life with respect and dignity. |
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| safe-guarding the sacredness of the physical aspect of the relationship of love; applies to the married, vowed, or single state. |
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| A habit or skill that allows us to easily choose what is right. |
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| learned by practice (examples are generosity, honesty, and faithfulness). |
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| gifts from God (examples are faith, hope, and charity). They can be observed in other people, but they cannot give them to us. |
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