Character Counts ~ BAD Character just hurts yourself!!

Ok, I am dealing with so many emotions on why someone would ever want to actually purposely hurt me. Hurt others without caring... hurt without any kind of fairness.

To use someone's trust and just twist it and turn it by having no respect for someone else. The responsibilities of self-control, the "being a good friend and neighbor" all just being put out of the picture. I have been dealing with this in such a major way and it just KNOCKED me down when I remembered why it hurts so much.

Because I'm not like that.

I realized while trying to KNOCK some of the good Character back into my daughter that I am a good person. I remembered back when I homeschooled about a curriculum that talked about how character counts. I remember hearing about the 6 pillars of Character.

I remembered how I hoped and prayed that I was the kind of person that followed these pillars and tried to be the best I could be.


So.... I am sharing them. I am going to read them daily. I am going to instill them into my kids and try to be the best I can be.
Most of all... I'm not going to let someone who doesn't live by these Pillars make MY Pillars fall!!

I am strong.

I can face anything!!

So.... go ahead and try to knock me down... I know who I am. I am strong. I'm not budging. And kids.... Mom is counting on you to stand strong and be a pillar, not someone who tries to knock someone else's pillar down.


Proverbs 22:1 Choose a good reputation over great riches, for being held in high esteem is better than having silver or gold.



The 6 Pillars of Character
http://www.charactercounts.org/defsix.htm

Trustworthiness
Be honest • Don’t deceive, cheat or steal • Be reliable — do what you say you’ll do • Have the courage to do the right thing • Build a good reputation • Be loyal — stand by your family, friends and country
Respect
Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule • Be tolerant of differences • Use good manners, not bad language • Be considerate of the feelings of others • Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone • Deal peacefully with anger, insults and disagreements
Responsibility
Do what you are supposed to do • Persevere: keep on trying! • Always do your best • Use self-control • Be self-disciplined • Think before you act — consider the consequences • Be accountable for your choices
Fairness
Play by the rules • Take turns and share • Be open-minded; listen to others • Don’t take advantage of others • Don’t blame others carelessly
Caring
Be kind • Be compassionate and show you care • Express gratitude • Forgive others • Help people in need
Citizenship
Do your share to make your school and community better • Cooperate • Get involved in community affairs • Stay informed; vote • Be a good neighbor • Obey laws and rules • Respect authority • Protect the environment