Spiritual Preparation, Workshop 4: Cultivating a Virtuous Character

In "What We Choose: Ethics for Unitarian Universalists," a Tapestry of Faith program

Set aside time for journaling, reflection, prayer, and/or meditation, using these focus questions:

What people—famous or not—do you think have lived a virtuous life? What actions and qualities can you point to that make their lives virtuous?
What virtues are most important to you?
What guides you when you decide your action is virtuous?
Are there times when acting virtuously causes personal risk? Do you have experience with such risk-taking, perhaps in a social justice stance? How do you view this kind of sacrifice? Is it worth it? Does being virtuous require risk-taking? Are there times when we must risk all for change and justice?

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Last updated on Thursday, January 19, 2012.

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