Welcome to Ipek and Tara's Threads of Light,
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Hello and welcome.
This is Tara,
And today Ipek and I are talking about core values,
The quiet architects of life.
And as usual,
I'm going to begin here with a quote to inspire us.
The quote is,
You can't be brave if you've only had wonderful things happen to you by Mary Tyler Moore.
And that quote made me think about how our values are shaped by experiences that serve as our inner guiding light.
Sometimes values are shaped by slower natural design,
While in other cases they're formed through intense experiences that help us learn to be brave in our actions and decisions.
So Ipek,
Let's share some more inspiration by talking about how core values serve as quiet architects of life.
Well,
Tara,
This is a brilliant topic for me.
Talking about core values makes me feel happy and excited.
Core values are like the quiet architects of my life,
That's for sure.
They quietly but firmly influence my decisions and actions,
And creating the whole trajectory of my life,
Really,
Of my journey.
And as if they form a masterpiece together,
They act like the threads that hold my story together.
I imagine my values as stars enlightening my path,
The reliable guides that keep me on course during my voyage of life.
And they are more than just rules,
They are the foundation of my thoughts and actions.
As I navigate the twists and turns of life,
My values become my compass,
Revealing what truly holds significance.
They act as the GPS for my moral compass,
Guiding me toward what I perceive as right,
Fair and meaningful.
My number one core value is fairness,
The next one is love,
And the third one is honesty.
Those values and others that make me who I am influence me in making my daily choices and illuminate the path that takes me to my future.
And this journey of self-discovery intertwined with an exploration of my core values is just like peeling layers of an onion,
It involves a profound examination of my true self.
Understanding my values offers a glimpse into the essence of my being,
Unraveling the reasons behind my actions and beliefs.
And while navigating the unpredictable sea of life,
My values serve as my North Star,
Offering guidance even when the weather is stormy.
They act as guiding lights,
Like a lighthouse does,
Broadcasting my authentic self to the world.
And when faced with challenging decisions or standing at a crossroads,
My values become my reliable compass,
Steering me toward my authenticity.
One other thing that I would like to share is that my values are not rigid,
They evolve and expand with me,
Shaping the unique story of my life.
Yes,
They offer me a sense of purpose and direction,
But they keep evolving and changing only in the positive direction as I evolve and change.
And I acknowledge that in the hustle and bustle of life,
It's easy to lose sight of these guiding principles.
When I feel that happening,
I take a moment to reconnect with my values and invite them to anchor and ground me in times of uncertainty.
When life presents challenges,
My values become a source of resilience,
Empowering me to weather the storms.
So this time,
I would like to ask our audience to pause and reflect,
To ask themselves,
What values serve as my trusted guides?
How do these values manifest in my everyday choices?
Deciphering your values is an ongoing,
Ever-evolving process,
Just like refining your life's narrative through highs and lows.
So that's what I feel about core values and think about them.
And I said really too much,
Tara,
Thank you for bearing with me.
I would like to hear from you now,
I know how important the core values are to you.
Yes,
Apec,
It is very true that our values evolve over time and they're not fixed.
And as you,
I also think of values as a source of that inner navigation and with stars or a lighthouse as metaphors for their symbolic power in guiding us.
And I have found the path may not always be clear,
But there is an invisible pull to take a certain direction.
Maybe that's what intuition is.
There has been many times in my life when certain values guided my behaviors and decisions,
And particularly when experiencing adversity and grief as two examples of relatively intense passages.
And it's when we're in the storm that values emerge as those guiding forces tied to stronger feelings that pull.
And this can be expressed with less rational thinking and more driven by gut instincts that pull us into action.
And I like thinking of this as a journey or passage because it is part of growth and development that can be reflected upon to build our perspective.
It's not common to have foresight that where there is darkness,
There is light,
But really that is where values take a formation like that invisible thread.
My core values are an energetic force and they do guide me.
Integrity has always been a top core value and as I evolve and grow,
Joy and wisdom are now among my top priorities.
And I am learning about wisdom being the power to see clearly and applying that clear seeing for discernment and good judgment.
You're not really wise because of your age,
But because of how deeply you can seek the truth to comprehend reality.
And another quote that I really enjoy is that light can only be understood with the wisdom of darkness.
I have learned that my values inform who and what I am attracted to and the company I keep like a magnetic pull,
You know,
Like your vibe attracts your tribe.
And I found an ancient Chinese proverb that really attracted me as well.
In that vein,
It goes,
An invisible thread connects those who are destined to meet regardless of time,
Place,
And circumstance.
The thread may stretch or tangle,
But it will never break.
So as the saying goes,
I do think birds of a feather flock together.
And with that,
I invite the audience and us to notice and explore what values you may have in common with others and how they may be guiding like an invisible thread.
So beautiful.
Our exploration into core values has been a really delightful one.
It is an important topic for both of us,
Tara.
And as we wrap up,
I invite everyone who's listening to us to consider the values that shape your unique story.
Take a moment to reflect on the principles that anchor you in the sea of life.
What values bring you joy and resilience?
Let them be the compass that steers you toward becoming the best version of yourself.
And now,
As we conclude this reflective voyage,
Let me leave you with a positive affirmation.
With each step I take,
My values guide me and I embrace the journey of becoming the best version of myself.
Until we set sail together again,
May your days be filled with the brilliance of your unique light.
Take each step with purpose and let the threads of light guide you.
Thank you for listening.
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Until we reunite under the cosmic embrace of our next episode,
May your days be filled with the brilliance of your unique light.
Take each step with purpose and let the threads of light guide you.
