Christopher Morris

Last updated on March 9th, 2019 at 03:04 am

I have to start by saying that I chose an odd way of phrasing this value of mine. There are conversations in philosophy, psychology, and even patient care, that all use this word with their own meanings and etymology.

When I am speaking of this value, I am trying to showcase the fact that some things ought to be taken care of in a special way. On my Personal Values page, I try to line up a few central articulations of my own personal signifcance, in the form of value statements. One of these, in my own words, is, “Continuity – If there is anything that you do that is good, pass it on to others so that they can run the torch further.”

On one level of thought, this value would be the value of persistence or preservation. But, me being who I am, I am fine with saying things in my weird way.

Continuity involves two very interconnected positions in my own summation. The first is that every person who is diligent in pursuing an effective life should be trying to do things of significance. And the second being, that if we are ourselves doing things of great importance, we should be diligent in trying to incorporate other people into the same effort.

Making a Life by Making a Difference

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Last updated on March 12th, 2019 at 05:04 pm

I have noticed something over the last couple of years that I have never been able to quite put into words myself. Something that I have even done myself and seen with close friends. We tend to be over eager to broadcast ourselves.

It can be a heavy subject because I see these small hints that are really clues to things much bigger in our lives. Primarily, on social media, when people start to grab for attention; specifically when they talk about pain points in their life and new habits/goals/realizations they are having and striving for.

This is an elusive phenomena because it is so easily dismissed. But to be of a little help, I will try to explain. If this reveals insight to you, please think about it a bit. If not, carry on with you day. No biggie.

Multiple Motives Undermine the Nobler Ones

An Example from Myself – Laugh Away

Here’s an example of what I am talking about. Just a few years ago, I was going through some tough times (as tough as this privileged person can claim, at least). I was struggling with my personality, being an introvert and rather bookish. I hoped to build my friendships; romantic and otherwise.

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