Category: SSL Community Character Initiative - Part 2
August 2012 – Confidence
Definition Full trust; belief in the powers, trustworthiness, or reliability of a person or thing Belief in oneself and one’s powers or abilities; self-confidence; self-reliance; assurance Quotes “Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.” ~Lao Tzu “We gain strength, and courage, and confidence by each experience inRead More…
March 2013 – Commitment
Commitment Definition: Being engaged, involved, and keeping/fulfilling a promise or goal. Quotes Discussion Books to Share Workplace Quotes: “It was character that got us out of bed, commitment that moved us into action and discipline that enabled us to follow through.” -Zig Ziglar “Desire is the key to motivation, but its determination and commitment toRead More…
February 2013 – Community
Community Definition A group of interconnected people who experience togetherness through common participation and/or ownership Quotes Discussion Activities Books to Share Workplace “We have all known the long loneliness and we have learned that the only solution is love and that love comes with community.” -Dorothy Day “Community is a sign that love is possibleRead More…
September 2011 – Wisdom
Definition The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment: the quality of being wise. Quotes Teach Wisdom Books A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination. ~Nelson Mandela Be happy. It’s one way of being wise. ~Sidonie Gabrielle Colette By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, whichRead More…
August 2014 – Loyalty
Mabel has lived next to the Columbus Center for many years and has contributed much to the South Salt Lake community. She is in her 90’s and still enjoys playing piano for the Columbus Sr. Center Choir every week. Mabel is a loyal and dependable friend and neighbor and is willing to help out inRead More…
September 2013 – Ambition
Kayla is a remarkable young lady and a leader in her community. At such a young age, she has shown ambition, dedication and enthusiasm for her community. She has been a member of our Youth City Council for three years. She has attended the leadership conference in Logan, UT and the CADCA Conference in WashingtonRead More…
November 2010 – Respect
Definitions Respect is to feel or show esteem for, to honor, or show consideration Erich Fromm, 20th century psychologist, commented in The Art of Loving: “Respect is not fear and awe; it . . .[is] the ability to see a person as he is, to be aware of his unique individuality. Respect, thus, implies theRead More…
November 2011 – Patience
Definition Patience is the quality of waiting with a calm outlook. Quotes A man who is a master of patience is master of everything else. ~George Savile Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson Endurance is nobler than strength and patience than beauty. ~John Ruskin Genius is eternal patience.Read More…
April 2013 – Friendship
Friendship Definition Treating someone with respect and loyalty What is a good friend? Someone you care for and trust. Someone you can talk to and laugh with, and someone who is by your side in good times and bad times Quotes Discussion Books to Share Workplace Quotes “A friend should be one in whose understandingRead More…
January 2014 – Inspiration
Lovelyn is a fixture at the Columbus Senior Center. As a computer instructer at the center, she teaches her peers new skills to navigate and communicate in our high tech world. She has a smile from ear to ear and greats everyone as if they are best of friends. Her warmth, friendliness, and compassion areRead More…