What is the difference between a good person and a bad person? This can be answered relatively subjectively, with the incorporation of morals and ethics into the dialogue.
What I strive for in 2013 is to become a better person. At the end of the day I have a long list of values, and though my values might conflict with other’s peoples, I try not to ever stray too far from my list. I have a list of 10 fundamentally important traits I wish to maintain in my life, all stored deeply within the confines of my brain. At the same time, I realize there’s always room for personal growth – hence the need for PROJECT MORALITY.
Project Morality is an encompassing project that will consume my life for the entire year. Every week I will choose a moral quality important in society and try my best to personally improve on that trait. At the end of the week, I will have a full report on my observations and experiences with said moral trait. It’s hard to say how this will end up looking in the long run, but after the first post, it should be relatively apparent that I’m dedicated to the challenge.
The first three months of the project will be dedicated to the inspiration for the project, namely the moral traits listed in Benjamin Franklin’s autobiography:
Week 1: Temperance (RAHS Friends, CSUF)
Week 2: Silence (RAHS Friends, YMCA)
Week 3: Order (YMCA, CSUF)
Week 4: Resolution (YMCA, CSUF)
Week 5: Frugality (YMCA, CSUF)
Week 6: Industry (YMCA, CSUF, YAL)
Week 7: Sincerity (Tran, CSUF)
Week 8: Justice (YMCA, CSUF)
Week 9: Moderation (YMCA, CSUF)
Week 10: Cleanliness (CSUF)
Week 11: Tranquility (CSUF)
Week 12: Chastity (YMCA, CSUF)
Week 13: Humility
The next 8 weeks are dedicated to achieving the Eightfold Path to Enlightenment.
Week 14: Right view (CSUF)
Week 15: Right intention (YMCA)
Week 16: Right speech (YMCA, CSUF)
Week 17: Right action (YMCA)
Week 18: Right livelihood (FHAC)
Week 19: Right effort
Week 20: Right mindfulness (YMCA)
Week 21: Right concentration (YMCA)
Week 22: Honest (YMCA)
Week 23: Responsibility (YMCA)
Week 24: Compassion (YMCA, UCSD Friends, FHAC)
Week 25: Courage (FHAC)
Week 26: Self-Discipline (FHAC)
Week 27: Friendship (FHAC, Tran, UCSD Friends, CSUF friends, RAHS friends)
Week 28: Loyalty (FHAC)
Week 29: Respect (FHAC)
Week 30: Faith (FHAC)
Week 31: Generosity (FHAC)
Week 32: Perseverance & Determination (FHAC, Tran, RAHS Friends)
Week 33: Trustworthiness (Tran)
Week 34: Integrity & Honor (Tran)
Week 35: Gratitude (FHAC, YMCA, RAHS Friends)
Week 36: Selflessness (FHAC, CSUF Friends, RAHS Friends, UCSD Friends, Tran)
Week 37: Patience
Week 38: Charity (RAHS Friends)
Week 39: Leadership (FHAC, YMCA, Student Teaching)
Week 40: Diligence (FHAC, YMCA, Student Teaching)
Week 41: Wisdom (FHAC, YMCA, Student Teaching)
Week 42: Work (FHAC, YMCA, Student Teaching)
Week 43: Adam, Triet, Teresa, & Alex (RAHS Friends, CSUF Friends, UCSD Friends)
Week 44: Henry, Earle, Michelle, & Nandhu (RAHS Friends, UCSD Friends)
Week 45: Bijan, Rosario, Alexis, & Rocio (UCSD Friends)
Week 46: Tiffany, Amy , Annie, & Jenny (UCSD Friends, Tran)
Week 47: Nhi, Leta, Louise, & Julia (RAHS Friends, UCSD Friends)
Week 48: Howard, Thiep, John Torres, & Karl (RAHS Friends, UCSD Friends, CSUF Friends)
Week 49: Alethia, George, Jessica, Tyler, & Victoria (UCSD Friends, RAHS Friends, CSUF Friends)
Week 50: Andy, Neil, Hiep, Theresa, & Jerick (CSUF Friends, RAHS Friends)
Week 51: Christian, Elizabeth, Tanya, Amul, & Claire (RAHS Friends, UCSD Friends)
Week 52: Everything + Self Reflections (RAHS Friends, CSUF Friends, UCSD Friends, FHAC, Tran)