My Mindsight Exercise Seven
This exercise didn’t require any documentation.
My Mindsight Exercise Six
I base my values on the idea that we deal in truth and reality as much as possible. we should strive not to betray another’s trust. We should strive not to inflict harm on another’s person or property except in self-defense from imminent danger like serious harm or death. And we shouldn’t engage in harm to others for personal gain or material advantage.
Even so, details in our values and ethical codes can change because we don’t know everything. We may need to change current beliefs over time.
And at the same time, we can’t throw out all of our values at once. In doing so, we ignore the interconnectedness between us all. If I regularly betray the trust of others, then who can I ever trust? How can we exist together in peace when everyone decides to abandon their values?
My Mindsight Exercise Five
Sometimes:
- Fulfilling
- Challenging (in a positive way)
But mostly:
- Grueling
- Tedious
- Stressful
- All Consuming
- Draining
- Frustrating
- Unfair
- Unappreciated
- Never Enough
- Non-impactful
My Mindsight Exercise 4
Evolution drives life on earth. Like it or not, competition is a feature of life molded by evolution. Value is an economic term defined by the one with the most competitive advantage. And right now, that’s us humans. So we assign ourselves the highest value among organisms.
One could argue that we also have higher value because we can even ask the question of ourselves. Meaning, we have a higher level of consciousness when compared to most other organizations.
But still, we should recognize that however more valuable or powerful we think we are, we are part of an ecosystem. So while we may justify fishing, we mustn’t overfish. While we hunt, we mustn’t overhunt. And sometimes we shouldn’t squash that bug because we’re all interconnected, apex species or not.
My Mindsight Exercise Three
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My Mindsight Exercise Two
- My mother forced me to be in band class.
Band class taught me focus and the skill of deliberate practice [202108191615]. My experiences in band gave me a sense of achievement. For example, I decided I wouldn’t settle for last chair when the band director placed me there after her initial assessment of me. I practiced so hard that I earned first chair out of 15 or 20 in my section. That feed my self-esteem Band taught me poise and how to perform under pressure. I use all of the life skills that I learn from band nearly every day.
- Bad work experiences
Both of the major jobs in my life have beaten the dreams and confidence out of me. They probably contribute most to me feeling like that sock behind the washer and dryer [mindsight01].
- Married with children
This has kept me from becoming a weird loner engaged in deviant behavior. I have people I’m accountable to and that creates a sense of purpose in my life. My wife encourages me to try things I’d never try on my own. My kids taught me compassion because I see them in everyone else. My love for my children generalizes to empathy for others. And the love and support that I receive from my wife and children are beautiful. This makes me want to be a better person for them.
- My Dad’s death
His death made me keenly aware of time and the temporal nature of life [202110010238]. His death was also a catalyst for a paradigm shift in my worldview. His death also played a role in my seeking out critical thinking skills.
- Financial Debt
Debt restricts my life and limits my options. I feel enslaved to a life of harder work than what would normally be necessary [202108151607].
Honorable Mention : Discovering strength training.
I didn’t mention seminal events like my parents meeting or the overall upbringing of my mother. Influential indeed. But I feel like that’s not the question’s point.