Let's talk about values.

What are your values and how do they define you? Where do they fit in terms of your council’s values? In terms of the community’s values.

I like to think that I am the type of person who acts off of his values... even if at times I think of them as a little bit... constricting. Now I will be the first to admit that in previous situations I may have strayed from the straight and narrow path that is layed out to me by my religion (I am a fairly religious young man), but overall I think that I like to think I'm doing a good job.

I know that I am a very fortunate young man, and that the Good Lord has blessed me in more ways than I realize, as I find more and more reasons to be thankful each and everyday. So that is the primary reason I love doing service to others and the community. Going back to the "Paying it Forward" idea, I truly get enjoy helping other people.. all coming from the idea that it is my duty as a blessed individual to give back to those less fortunate... So that is how my values define me. I use them on a daily basis to guide my decisions and as resources when I face obstacles.

As far for my council and my community, I believe I am in the perfect setting to apply my values. I am in a position where I am thankful to have the opporunity, as well as the resources, to make a difference and to give back to those less fortunate.

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes was really my first attempt at changing the community. I value the lessons I learned, and the friendships I gained from the experience. Meeting all the other individuals who share my same values has been invaluable to future progress for our cause.

Once again that is why I believe my Council, as well as my community is a perfect setting. I am surrounded by individuals who made a pledge to live a life of purpose and high standards. Whether our values are the same, or completely different, it is obvious that we are all passionate about the things we want to do. Our councils are coming together to form one community, one in which we can all work together to accomplish our goals, and hopefully get others as passionate as we are to join the cause. In my opinion, the cause is nothing more than giving back and moving forward.


In an effort to spice up my blog. I decided to add a little video showing that everyone has values... even the little guys. And when we come together, we can make a difference.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOWz80ldD24&feature=related