AUGUST 31, 2014
The words ETHICS and MORALS both derive from words meaning, “What a person does every day; what a person does habitually; a person’s character.” Ethics and morals have to do with the patterns we follow in our relationships with the world. ASSIGNMENT: Throughout the coming week, pay attention to what you do habitually, to what you do without thinking, particularly with regards to relationships with other people. This can be a difficult exercise, because generally we are not aware of what we do automatically. What are your habits? · Are there habits you would like to acquire? · Do you have habits you would just as soon leave behind? · How can you be aware of that which you are not aware of? Keep track of your observations as you go along. Reflect on your experiences. What challenges did you face in trying to do this exercise? What techniques did you use to overcome them? This is an exercise to develop awareness of what you do automatically, so it may take some practice. When you meet new people or new ideas, what is your response? Are you more aware of people, ideas or things? What habits would you like to develop? Do you have any habits you would like to replace? Please make a blog entry on your reflections. |