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Richard Hoffman: Addressing Values, Principles, and Support Introduction Richard Hoffman here. In our last segment, we addressed how healing and changes—repairs and corrections—are necessary in our lives. In this segment, I'd like to discuss values and principles, focusing on why it's crucial to adjust, amend, and change what we value in life. Understanding Values Through Sensory Blind Spots Values influence our understanding and interactions significantly, a concept I liken to sensory blind spots. For instance, if you ask a mother about the noise from a stormy night, she might not recall hearing anything despite the chaos outside. This is because the sounds did not hold enough value to reach her conscious awareness. However, if her baby cried softly, she would likely wake up because the baby's cry holds significant value to her. This example highlights how our values shape our recognition and response to the world around us. The same dynamic can apply to other senses, such as sight, where one might not recognize a Buick Riviera in a parking lot unless they personally value or relate to it. Resetting Values To deepen our conscious connection with the world, we must be willing to reset our values. This involves developing new appreciations and changing our focus. For example, in a decorated mall window during Halloween, one person may see capitalistic exploitation while another sees creativity and craftsmanship. What we perceive says more about our personal values than about the object itself. I encourage you to practice recognizing different values in everyday scenarios, like observing love in a mall. Despite its ubiquity, the ability to recognize love depends on whether we value and acknowledge it. Discussing Principles Alongside values, principles guide our actions and decisions in specific life areas. For example, after recognizing the influence of movies like "The Godfather" on my understanding of mentorship and guides, I adopted the principle of seeking wisdom from others. In recovery and life, mentors play crucial roles by offering guidance without decision-making power, fostering personal growth and decision-making skills. Choosing and Applying Principles Principles stem from personal decisions rather than external impositions. They address various life sectors, from professional to personal relationships, and even interactions with monetary and physical health aspects. By establishing clear principles, we can navigate life with defined boundaries and intentions, such as choosing not to be alone with women other than my wife, a principle inspired by my admiration for specific public figures. Conclusion Values and principles are not just philosophical concepts; they are practical tools that shape our everyday interactions and our path in life. By consciously choosing and resetting our values, and defining clear principles, we enrich our experience and enhance our ability to engage with the world meaningfully. This segment hopefully clarifies the significance of these concepts and encourages a thoughtful approach to personal growth and recovery.
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