LOVE

The surveys keep getting filled, and the data gets more and more robust! Thank you all for forwarding out the link, every survey filled is helpful!

I have also been excited to see the traffic that has been finding its way to The Personal Vision Workbook publication page!

This week I wanted to focus a bit upon the top virtue on the list thus far. That Virtue is:

LOVE

It is not surprising to me that love is the top virtue of the 140+ survey takers so far. It has been amazing to read how important this virtue is to people. Here are some great examples of how the virtue of love is expressed:

Love one another as yourself--we are all part of the same collective so love is what it is all about

An indefinable, immensely spiritual, and marrow-deep "feeling" that causes an almost irrational need to be around, protect, and elevate someone to a pedestal in my soul.

Giving 100% of my heart to those most important and at least 50% to everyone else. If I don't have love of/for my parents, husband, children etc. I can't live. It's what more of this world should thrive on instead of hate etc.

I believe love is the basis of being. It is important to me to love and be loved by my family.

Without it, the world is empty. I like feeling full

Love is something you get when you are surrounded by people that care and respect you. It is something that is very important to people and without us we would not be Humans.

Love is patient and kind. It is not boastful, envious, or prideful. It keeps no record of wrongs. It always trusts, hopes, and perseveres: love never fails (1 Cor 13). Jesus said to Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength; and, Love your neighbor as yourself (Mt 22:37-39). We were made to love and be loved.

Love: The deep, soul-born attraction towards another soul, idea or cause

Love: Caring for, appreciating, valuing, and cherishing each soul. I believe the reason why we exist is to learn to love each other.

Love, deep emotional connection with the people around you, because it keeps me focused on what is really important

Unconditional Love - all people and life forms by opening my heart, sharing my passion, and being real.

Love, in any form, seems to be the impetus of positive human interaction. To me it's the backbone of virtues for it drives us to truly live and to connect.

Words of Virtue

I want to share with you all some of the personal definitions that people are sharing through The25Virtues survey for your comments. It is very motivating to see people thinking deep to create meaning for these ideas/virtues!

Integrity: honesty, acting with honor, and being faithful to your convictions; this is the most important virtue to me because it affects every action you take, every word you say, even your thoughts. Integrity makes you who you are and what you stand for.
Deborah F. Decker, San Antonio, TX

Peace: I believe everything in the world strives to reach a balance, creating peace. it's important to me to have peace not only within ourselves, but with our environment as well.
Krista Bevan, Minersville, PA

Justice: In a general sense, for me, it's the concept that all things end fairly via due thought process, whether pleasant or not. Justice has more to do with rational conclusions than arbitrary emotions and since I pride myself upon being foremost a rational human, being just is a great pillar of pride for me.
Maggie Sullivan, Montlake Terrace, WA

Do these definitions match up with yours? What would you add, what would you change? In the future, I will be sharing definitions one virtue at a time in order to have discussion about each.

Thank you,
Leo

Data Report for The25Virtues Survey

First off, thank you to everyone who filled out the survey! One week into it, and 98 people have completed it – that is something that I consider amazing! Please keep forwarding on the link!

In the table below, I have posted the virtues that received the greatest “Deep/Vital” and “Strong” responses from you all. I have also shared these same top 7 from the “Males Only” and Females Only” perspectives. Eventually, as more people fill out the survey, I will be sharing out votes by occupation, age, region of the country, etc. It is too early to do so now (not enough data).

A few overall notes from the survey first:
1. All 25 of the virtues on the list have received enough initial support for me to believe that they are indeed the right 25 virtues. All 25 are at the Moderate Affinity or greater.
2. The data has not shifted significantly since right around the 50th survey. In other words, there seems to be consistency in the data (so far).
3. The only 3 virtues that are flirting with disinterest are Frugality, Prudence, and Temperance.



Thank you all again, I will be posting again soon. Please continue to send the survey out to friends, colleagues, and family. I have a deep believe that many people out there would like to be a part of this research!

Thank you!
Leo

The Survey Goes Live

Today I unleashed The25Virtues on the world.... if you have not yet filled it out, here it is:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=keMeJz8UN7BT2ju7lZlGtA_3d_3d

Pretty exciting stuff. I will be using this blog to share findings and provide updates!

Thank you all for helping out.

Leo