An intriguing essay! In reading how ones world view ultimately shapes behavior through beliefs and values, I'm reminded of a long running controversy in my mind found in two “world views”. The first view is the Judeo-Christian view that one's actions and well being are wholly dependent on a supreme being. “I'll pray and God will tell me what to do.” Or “Life has turned out well only due to the grace of God.” In other words, no personal responsibility is taken. If good or bad things happen to me, it basically is all God's doing and I do not have to take personal responsibility
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In regard to the prioritization of values, which values take priority change depending on circumstance. For example, when I am at work the values that take priority are different from those that take priority when I'm simply relaxing at home.
In fact, some of my values may *seem* diametrically opposite, but they both have a place depending on circumstance. For example, at work the values of "cooperation" and "teamwork" take the front row, while when I am home I bask in "individuality" sometimes to the point of "non-conformity" ~ neither of which would be appropriate as priorities at work. And yet my values of "fearlessness" tempered by "thoughtfulness" tends to be appropriate in most if not all situations.
Imo, my ability to reprioritize values depending on circumstance is what makes me so "adaptable." Adaptability allows me to be "joyful."
Yes a certain fluidity in value prioritization to adjust for the circumstance seems appropriate. Inflexibility where one's values are concerned could certainly be a frustrating experience when up against something which could seemingly threaten it. I'm not talking of course about compromising your principles, rather just understanding their boundaries.
Values and principles. As it is a work day, I have not been able to do much research, however, I am wondering what the difference is between values and principles. Are they synonyms? Is there a nuanced difference?
I find an untold wealth of peace in understanding my own motivations and desires; being able to predict my emotional reactions to logic-based conclusions. I enjoy being able to traverse the calm middle-ground between two turbulent ideologies and one-up the Buddhists by finding the middle way in their middle way. I don't have to give up attachment to find peace, I just require re-framing it. Reciprocity and dialog are both based on the principle of symmetry* two things I greatly desire.
It fascinates me. Rumspringa! Yes, as it would me I think. Its not that I love "challenging" my "worldview" but more following the thread backward from behavior all the way to worldview- connecting the dots if you will to then try to determine if what I believe is based on my own logic, or an emotional societal placeholder.
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So much here, I expect I'll comment more than once, but for the moment....
In regard to the prioritization of values, which values take priority change depending on circumstance. For example, when I am at work the values that take priority are different from those that take priority when I'm simply relaxing at home.
In fact, some of my values may *seem* diametrically opposite, but they both have a place depending on circumstance. For example, at work the values of "cooperation" and "teamwork" take the front row, while when I am home I bask in "individuality" sometimes to the point of "non-conformity" ~ neither of which would be appropriate as priorities at work. And yet my values of "fearlessness" tempered by "thoughtfulness" tends to be appropriate in most if not all situations.
Imo, my ability to reprioritize values depending on circumstance is what makes me so "adaptable." Adaptability allows me to be "joyful."
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Then I found this: http://personalitycafe.com/myers-briggs-forum/13108-difference-between-value-principle-f-vs-t.html#post252467 which seems to state in personality types "T" is more cognizant of the immutability of truth (our holy grail) therefore our values can be fluid; "F" places more importance on sticking to values because its more important as an identifier to who they are.
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I find an untold wealth of peace in understanding my own motivations and desires; being able to predict my emotional reactions to logic-based conclusions. I enjoy being able to traverse the calm middle-ground between two turbulent ideologies and one-up the Buddhists by finding the middle way in their middle way. I don't have to give up attachment to find peace, I just require re-framing it. Reciprocity and dialog are both based on the principle of symmetry* two things I greatly desire.
It fascinates me.
Rumspringa! Yes, as it would me I think. Its not that I love "challenging" my "worldview" but more following the thread backward from behavior all the way to worldview- connecting the dots if you will to then try to determine if what I believe is based on my own logic, or an emotional societal placeholder.
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