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Monday, August 16, 2010

Ben & Me

Going deeper. Are you ready?
Ben Franklin, in his autobiography, devises a 13 week course of self-improvement. Attorney and author Cameron Gunn decides to try this project of moral perfection. Ben's plan requires a person to focus for a week at a time, on 1 virtue, making it a habit. Is it possible? Here, I give you the 13 virtues;
Temperance
"Dont eat or drink too much"
Silence
"Speak only for good purpose"
Order
"Let all your things have their places"
Resolution
"Resolve to perform what you ought"
Frugality
"Waste nothing"
Industry
"Always be employed in something useful"
Sincerity
"Use no hurtful deceit"
Justice
"Don't do wrong by anyone"
Moderation
"Avoid extremes, forebear resenting injuries"
Cleanliness
"Keep your body home and clothes clean
Tranquility
"Don't be disturbed by trifles"
Chastity
"Take intimacy seriously"
Humility
"Imitate Jesus and Socrates"