Life Values Assessment
- Family
- Loyalty
- Health
- Creativity
- Wisdom
- Friendship
- Personal Development
- Personal Accomplishment
- Location
- Wealth
- Expertness
- Independence
- Integrity
- Prestige
- Power
- Leadership
- Enjoyment
- Security
- Service
- Community
I chose to spend every weekend up north in Portland at my parent’s house. I am writing this post from the couch in my living room, while my dad reads on his iPad and my mom catches up on her soaps from the past week. We don’t have much of an extended family, so my parent’s, my two sisters, my brother, and my dog are all we really have, and because of this, we are extremely tight knit and loyal to each other. I spend every weekend with these people because I care so much about them. They have been there for me, so it’s only fair that I am there if they were to ever need me. My loyalty and commitment to my family is a direct result of our family dynamic, and I don’t see those values losing any validity in my lifetime.
Today, I will continue to work on a custom designed table that was commissioned by a customer. My woodworking hobby/craft/profession has been my primary creative outlet for the last few years. It is also why I chose to drive over 200 miles a weekend to spend my weekends in Portland. I value the ability to create, which is something that I developed on my own. My parents were never the “artsy” type, not that they have never not supported me. From a young age I have always wanted to make things, and that desire has developed a deep seeded value on creativity. It dictates how I spend my money, my free time, my energy, etc.