Classic Virtues

In the West we have temperance, prudence, fortitude, and justice as our classic virtues. In the East we find honesty, humility, loyalty, respect, integrity as basic to happy living.
       As we look over the landscape, West and East, we find that many of us have lost our way, near-completely, through the attraction of materialism, the “ism” that provides only short-term rewards in terms of happiness and a full-life.
       Our lists of virtues can be contrasted with the classic seven deadly sins: pride, envy, gluttony, lust, wrath, greed, and sloth.
       Let’s be honest: As we look in our mirrors, how can we have respect for ourselves and others without first having empathy and compassion. May the blessing be.

frank