Virtue of the Week – Discernment
Virtue of the Week focuses on building peaceful and caring communities through understanding and fostering the practice of virtues. The Source supports the Virtues Project and will publish one virtue developed by the project each week.
Discernment
Discernment is accessing our intuitive wisdom to discover what is essential and true. Detaching from our desire to rush decisions, we seek to distinguish the true from the false, the facts from our assumptions, and then choose the best path. Reflecting in silence creates space for our deepest perceptions. We listen deeply for the true questions, trusting that the answer will unfold when the time is right. We become alert to messages that come in subtle and surprising ways. We hold decisions lightly until the truth emerges.
Quote: “Reflection and action must never be undertaken independently.” -Paolo Friere
The Practice of Discernment
I trust my inner vision.
I seek full information.
I consider all perspectives.
I take time for reflection.
I hone my intuition.
I make decisions based on integrity and equality.
Questions for Discussion
- What is our community’s vision around social justice?
- What full information is missing in terms of our social justice work?
- Is there something impeding reflection and action in terms of our social justice work?
- How do we amplify discernment in our social justice work?
- How can we leave space for silent reflection?
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Virtue of the Week is provided by the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI) in partnership with the VI Source and Virtues Matter.
About the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands
Since 1990, CFVI has been a catalyst for positive change in the territory through initiatives committed to youth, learning, family support and the environment. With a professional staff and a volunteer Board of Directors composed of community leaders, CFVI is a trusted advocate and supporter of programs that ensure opportunity and sustainability for current and future generations. CFVI is a registered non-profit organization entirely supported by individual donors, grants, trusts, corporate donations and estate planning. For more information, visit cfvi.net.
About Virtues Matter Virtues Matter was started by a passionate wife-husband team of social entrepreneurs seeking to positively uplift as many lives as possible. We aim to inspire and empower, to build capacity, strengthen relationships, and help everyone lead lives of passion and purpose.
Virtues Matter believes in a world where people are committed to kindness and respect, strive to be their best, and live with hope, courage and in unity. We built the Virtues Cards mobile app, an interactive personal and team development tool, to help people identify and develop key virtue skills. We also offer dynamic workshops, online training, and customized programs to help people cultivate these positive qualities of character. To learn more, visit virtuesmatter.com.
To learn more about the Virtues Project, visit www.virtuesproject.com.
