Perceptiveness – taking time out to listen

Perceptiveness – taking time out to listen

1-7 October 2018

Learning to trust your instincts is something that serves you well during your life. As you learn to trust yourself you become more confident in yourself as a person. You learn there is wisdom in the decisions you make to be the person you want to be regardless of external influences.

Children learn to be perceptive by being taught to pay attention to when they feel uncomfortable and to notice if and when they get butterflies in their stomach. Children can think about what that might mean and learn to reflect, and could even discuss their ideas and thoughts with a role model they trust and look up to.

Some schools teach children the importance of stillness and reflection by practicing mindfulness and yoga which brings a sense of peace, calm and order to the child and into the classroom and the school which could then extend itself to the homes and families of the students.

As a child lives their life and becomes a young adult choices will be made concerning friendships, behaviour, responsibilities and commitments that have consequences that could impact their life either on a short or long term basis.

A few months ago I read about how a young male driver was following another driver and when it came time to turn off he said he followed his instincts and continued to follow the car in front of him. A short time the car somehow drove into a river, this young man ended up saving the life of the older male driver. Listen to your instincts – they happen for a reason and are often guided by wisdom.

Self-development means constant transformation and growth throughout your life.  Allow the ‘Virtue Of The Week’ to serve as a gentle reminder of who you are, and who you want to be. Contribute by creating the world you want to live in as you are aware of developing your character each week and inspire others to do the same. Be the change you want to see in the world.

Actions to take to practice Perceptiveness (5 mins a day max.):

  • Every morning:
    1. Read the card
    2. Reflect on what the card is saying to you right now
    3. Have a great day. Trust that at the right time this virtue will come to front of mind when you need it.
  • Every evening:
    1. Reflect on whether you implemented this virtue today
    2. If you didn’t – what could you do differently next time? If you did – acknowledge it within yourself.
Trish Corbett
info@ethicalfoundations.com.au

Trish is the author of 'How to Raise Kids With Integrity - for parents, childcare educators and teachers' and blogs about a characteristic each week so that the main role models in a child's life can help children grow with self-awareness and self-confidence so they can make a positive difference in their world by recognizing and acknowledging character qualities in themselves and others. This works for adults too! Try it - sign up for a weekly email.

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