https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg-wNxJ5XxY&feature=youtu.be

Do you agree with the narrator’s definition of a value? Why?

2. The narrator states that almost everything in the world comes from what? Give one example he used to support his opinion.

3. He mentions 3 values throughout the video (in his examples). What are they? Do you think most people in this society have these values?

<answer these first questions based on the video>

Part II: Identifying your values

answer these questions based on your opinion

Step 1: Identify the times when you were happiest

Step 2: Identify the times when you were most proud

Step 3: Identify the times when you were most fulfilled and satisfied

Step 4: Determine your top values, based on your experiences of happiness, pride, and fulfilment.

Why is each experience truly important and memorable? Use the following list of common personal values to help you get started – and aim for about 10 top values. (As you work through, you may find that some of these naturally combine. For instance, if you value philanthropy, community, and generosity, you might say that service to others is one of your top values.)

Step 5: Prioritize your top values

This step is probably the most difficult, because you’ll have to look deep inside yourself. It’s also the most important step, because, when making a decision, you’ll have to choose between solutions that may satisfy different values. This is when you must know which value is more important to you.

Write down your top values, not in any particular order.

Look at the first two values and ask yourself, “If I could satisfy only one of these, which would I choose?” It might help to visualize a situation in which you would have to make that choice. For example, if you compare the values of service and stability, imagine that you must decide whether to sell your house and move to another country to do valuable foreign aid work, or keep your house and volunteer to do charity work closer to home.

Keep working through the list, by comparing each value with each other value, until your list is in the correct order.

Step 6: List your top 10 values:

Part III: The Lifeboat

Discuss the following scenario, and reach a decision. Best of luck!

Scenario: The ship is sinking and the seas are rough. All but one lifeboat has been destroyed. The lifeboat holds a maximum of six people. There are ten people that want to board the lifeboat. The four individuals who do not board the boat will certainly die.

Woman who thinks she is six weeks pregnant

Lifeguard

Two young adults who recently married

Senior citizen who has fifteen grandchildren

Elementary school teacher

Thirteen year old twins

Veteran nurse

Captain of the ship

1. Who will you save?

2. What personal morals and values came into play with your decisions? Did anything particular stand out to you?

3. Based on this discussion and exercise, what might you need to work on?