V – Value Each Other

“The way people behave towards each other is a measure of their value as human beings.”

Opening Story:

The Value of Valuing people

 

 

John worked at a meat distribution factory. One day, when he finished with his work schedule, he went into the meat cold room (Freezer) to inspect something but in a moment of bad luck, the door closed and he was locked inside with no help in sight. Although he screamed and knocked with all his might, his cries went unheard as no one could hear him. Most of the workers had already gone and outside the cold room (freezer), it’s impossible to hear what was going on inside. Five hours later, whilst John was on the verge of death, the security guard of the factory eventually opened the door and saved him. John then asked the security guard what he came to do there as it wasn’t part of his work routine.

His replies: “I’ve been working in this factory for 35 years. Hundreds of workers come in and out every day but you’re one of the few who greets me in the morning and says goodbye to me every night when leaving after working hours. Many treat me as if I am invisible. So today like every other day, you greeted me in your simple manner “Hello” at the entrance when resuming for work, but curiously after working hours today, I observed I’ve not heard your “Good bye see you tomorrow”. Hence, I decided to check around the factory.

I look forward to your greetings every day because to you, I am someone. By not hearing your farewell, I knew something had happened. Then I Sought and found you!

Moral Lesson:

Be humble, love and respect those around you because life is too short. Try to have an impact on people in ways we can’t even imagine especially the people that cross our path daily. Remember to greet when you meet someone, of course, with a warm smile.

You never know – it may work a miracle in your life too.

 

Values are what you believe matter most in life. Everyone’s values are different. Some common values are love, success, friendship, intelligence, and respect.

As children, our parents and teachers pass values on to us and we live our lives based on what they’ve taught us is important, be that kindness, friendship, listening, etc. But as adults we must determine what is of most value to us on our own. Some of the values from childhood may stay the same, but you may realize that others have become increasingly more important as you have grown and changed. Tolerance, gratitude, and family, for example, may be of huge significance to you now.

So, without further ado, here are 5 benefits of identifying your values.

1. Values help you find your purpose.

Have you already figured out the purpose of life? If not, as is the case for most of us, values can help answer the all-encompassing question, “What is my purpose in life?” You can’t expect to know what you want out of life if you don’t know what is important in life. Knowing what you value gets you that much closer to an answer. Think about it.

2. Values help you react in difficult situations.

Values are guiding principles for behavior. They can help ensure you behave in a way that matches who you want to be at your core. People often react quickly in situations, especially difficult ones, and they don’t always take the time to think about what they are doing before they do it. You can use your values to reflect on situations, too, to decide, for example, if you need to apologize for something. What a helpful little tool!

3. Values help clear out clutter.

Do you ever want to eliminate excess baggage from your life? Identifying your values will help you rule out the things you really do not want, need or believe are important. People are consumed with so much these days. Weed the time- and energy-wasting things out of your life!

4. Values help you choose the right career.

All career paths come with pros and cons, we know that. But when you know what matters most to you, you can be sure you are choosing the right career path. If you value connection, interaction, and friendship, for example, then it’s possible a work-at-home job may not be a good fit for you. On the other hand, if you value travel, wealth, and conversation, then maybe a traveling sales job is perfect for you. Sometimes knowing your values can even help you determine if a promotion is the best idea for you. Who knew saying no to a promotion could be a good idea?

5. Values help you develop a sense of self.

Knowing your values means you can develop strong opinions about important subjects. You don’t want to just believe what your parents believed. You can’t just say you believe what your friends believe. You need to figure out what you truly believe, and then you can share your honest self with others. This is important!

 

 

5 Ways to Show That You Value Relationships:

1. Never ignore a caring person.Firstly, never ignore a person who really cares for you. In this day and age, it really is quite hard to make time and prove to people that you really do care about them. Whoever that is trying to care for you is going out of their way to do so. Don’t ignore them and don’t hurt their feelings. This person is worth your time.

 

2. Make time. How many times have you heard, “Sorry, I can’t come out sightseeing with you, I’ve got no time“. The person that asks you to hang out with them has the time, so why don’t you? If your day is filled with activities that are really quite useless, get rid of them and make time for your partner. Try going for a walk to somewhere really beautiful with them. They’ll appreciate it and so will you.
3. 
   Be humble.This step applies quite well between workers and bosses but can easily be carried across to all the other types of relationships. Being humble doesn’t only mean being kind. It means helping people out in a time of need, it means talking to others when they need to tell you their issues and it means trying to make sure that everybody is happy. If you are humble with others, people are most likely going to be humble with you.
4. 
   Be a good friend.Everybody needs friends in their life. Friendships are one of the best kind of relationships. It can be hard to find a good, sincerefriend these days but that doesn’t mean that they’re non-existent. When you do find a friend that is good to you, you must be good back to them to keep them as your friend. If you don’t ever help them and just ignore them, they won’t want to be your friend for much longer. Always be there for your friend when they need you and they’ll surely return the favor.
5. 
   Listen.Whether it’s your mum, your dad, your teacher or your friend, to understand the importance of a relationship you must listen to their opinions and respect them. Without listening to them, you won’t ever get to maintain a relationship long enough to fully understand how your relationship with them will affect your and their lives. Always keep your ears and your mind open to new ideas.