Evolution of Values: Embracing Change
Values are fundamental beliefs and principles that guide our attitudes, behaviors, and decision-making. They play a crucial role in shaping our identities and influencing the way we interact with the world. It's fascinating how these values can transform throughout our lives due to a variety of factors.
Life experiences often serve as catalysts for changes in our values. These experiences can be both positive and negative. For instance, personal achievements, such as landing a dream job or achieving a long-term goal, can lead to a greater emphasis on values like ambition or perseverance. On the other hand, facing adversity, loss, or hardship can prompt a reevaluation of values, placing greater importance on qualities like resilience, empathy, or compassion.
Cultural exposure and diversity also contribute to the evolution of our values. Interacting with people from different backgrounds and belief systems can broaden our perspectives and lead to a deeper appreciation for values like tolerance, inclusivity, and cultural sensitivity.
Moreover, as we progress through various life stages, such as adolescence, adulthood, or parenthood, our priorities and values often shift to align with our evolving responsibilities and personal growth.
Think of a value that you have now that you did not used to have, or one that has become more important to you. What life experiences led to this value changing? How does this change affect you now?
Please share your thoughts and experiences on how your values have evolved.
Reflecting on the evolution of our values can help us embrace change while cultivating the Being (Relationship to Self) Dimension of the Inner Developmental Goals.
@SoulfullyAButterfly
Thankyou so much for sharing this.
@SoulfullyAButterfly this post was very insightful. Thank you for making it!
@SoulfullyAButterfly
Think of a value that you have now that you did not used to have, or one that has become more important to you. What life experiences led to this value changing?
I would say that gratitude has become a recent value of mine and the reason for that is learning to be thankful for everything that I have verses what I don't.
How does this change affect you now?
I find that when I am really angry about something, it changes my mood.
@SoulfullyAButterfly
Some of the values I have learned to develop are kindness, empathy, and love of learning. I used to not have all these qualities when I was younger. But I would say I have gained these valued through experience. I have understood the right from the wrong. In my childhood days, there used to be adults( parents) who would help me go in the right path. But I can now say that I can now go on my own. So why didn't I have those values earlier? What affected me to act very wrong? Well, it was the situational factors and various other factors that impacted my mental health. Such as parental upbringing and social relationships.
But now, since I have gained awareness of my surroundings and gained some knowledge I have learned to be kind to people. I have learned to be empathic to a person, to feel the same way as the other person. Things get easier this way than arguing about things.
@SoulfullyAButterfly
Thank you so much soul for this wonderful post
@SoulfullyAButterfly beautifully written
@SoulfullyAButterfly Embracing change...initially it was not my value. But life experiences led me to this value, when life would throw anything whenever at me, unannounced, that's when I realized some things are outside my control, and started embracing change. Now, instead of complaining about why things happened the way they did, and cursing my fate, I just try to accept the situation, and bring out the best possible solution that maintains my peace.
@SoulfullyAButterfly never realized that there were so many small things you and I can do for such good lifes
My values have evolved a lot into my adult life. While I still feel there are many core values that have stayed consistent, I have gained an emphasis greatly on community connection as well as familial connection. I think this mostly comes from being a queer person who comes from a very religious family, and despite it being tough, knowing that for myself personally I need both my chosen family and my biological family even if it looks different than I expected.
