Deep Thoughts
I know ... it's presumtuous of me to assume that anyone would be interested in the personal philosophy of a 21-year-old, but after eight years of Jesuit education, it would be strange for me not to have one. The Jesuits have a way of laying the foundation on which a "good" life -- at least their version of a good life -- is based. Here's are the core elements of mine taken from their teaching.
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- I value my integrity and consider it in every decision I make.
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I know that the reason I do things is mostly driven by personal fullfilment, but I try to temper that with thoughts of "contribution."
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I recognize that things change, and that I won't recognize myself or my 21-year-old philosophy in a few years.
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Pardonnez-moi l'expression, but shit is going to happen, and as hard as it is to handle, handling it will make me more accepting, resislent, and stronger.
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Success = happiness, nuf said.
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Moral dilemmas are a reality of life, and I trust that my upbringing will guide me throught them.
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Philosophies are like elbows, everyone has them, it's how you apply them in daily life that counts.
Okay, okay ... this is a bit much and a lot to live up to. I also admit that I've missed the mark by a country mile so far, and that it's highly likely I'll continue to score badly against my own personal code. I figure it's better, though, to have one than to wander through like like it was a pinball machine. Makes sense, right?