Sidney Simon and Kirschenbaum suggest that a value is not a value unless it has seven characteristics in it. As we choose to love ourselves, our self-value will be enhanced.
1. A value must be freely chosen.
2. It is chosen from a consideration of several alternatives.
3. It is chosen with clear knowledge of the consequences.
4. We prize it and cherish it.
5. We are to publicly proclaim it.
6. We are to act upon it.
7. We act on it repeatedly.
John Predmore, S.J., is a USA East Province Jesuit and was the pastor of Jordan's English language parish. He teaches art and directs BC High's adult spiritual formation programs. Formerly a retreat director in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Ignatian Spirituality is given through guided meditations, weekend-, 8-day, and 30-day Retreats based on The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Ignatian Spirituality serves the contemporary world as people strive to develop a friendship with God.
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