A close friend once reminded me that the best pillow is a clear conscience. If our lives are tree houses, we should build them in the center of the of the strongest tree of ethics we can find. No matter what ones occupation is, which country they come from, or how dysfunctional their family is, living in line with ones ethics allows for better rest. No matter how big ones mansion or yaught is, a life of unethical living will result in poor rest, not to mention poor relationships with those around you.
Here is a list of what are commonly considered the core ethics of life (in no particular order):
• Honesty
• Courage
• Gratitude
• Kindness
• Meekness
• Prudence
• Diligence
• Industry
• Cleverness
• Utility
• Balance
Furthermore, almost every profession has a list of ethical standards by which it governs itself against the influx of poor character. Doctors, Real Estate Agents...even Lawyers have ethical standards they try to live by. While living according to a set code of ethics presents challenges, these challenges are no greater than the challenges created by living a hedonistic life void of any moral restraints.
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Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage....Just to name a few. Doug, I have been following your 'restful blog' for a year now and I have tried to incorporate your ideas into my life. I have been blessed with the ability to take more than a fair share of naps with my mini-me this year and I feel a better man for it. Keep setting a graceful example for the rest of us, we need it. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragement. You are a hero...you took the hard way for our country and us.
ReplyDeleteMay you have many naps in the New Year!