Introduction
๐To apply a virtue we need to know about it.
(Even though the virtues are within our essence we need to bring them out of our essence into consciousness.)
๐To remedy an egoic state of consciousness we need to apply the right virtue. We really know it when we are applying the right virtue as an antidote.
๐To apply the virtues we need to know which egoic states they are a remedy for.
๐To apply the virtues we need to know their area of application.
๐To apply the virtues we need to know the different ways to apply it. The right angle to come from.
๐To apply the virtues we need to know their psychology.
๐To help us apply the virtues we need to know their complements.
๐To better apply a virtue we need to know how much of it we have and how much of it we have as ego.
๐Often in the process of mystical death we just naturally without thinking about apply the right virtue and we progress a lot quicker. Yet sometimes we can't progress any quicker until we consciously and voluntarily with serious dedication apply the virtue.
๐When there is sizeable karma we need to apply the virtue with intended serious dedication to dissolve the "I" involved.
๐Applying the virtues pays our karma.
๐Applying the virtues changes our destiny, our present and our future.
๐A list of virtues allows us the marvellous opportunity of doing a psychological inventory of what we have and what we lack. This is a fundamental part of self-knowledge.
The following is a list of virtues along with their complements, and the interior states of consciousness that they have the power to transcend.
This list also helps to work with the points (๐) given above.
Acceptance
The act of accepting someone or something, whether that something be a defect we have, a cause, a reason or a truth.
Complements: Contentment, Forgiveness, Responsibility
Transcends: Denial, Rejection
Assertiveness
The ability to bring forward the right degree of strength and intelligence to level the ground and find a win-win outcome (the third-solution).
Complements: Confidence, Courage
Transcends: Self-doubt, Shyness
Authenticity
True to one’s own nature, values, principles, or spirit.
Complements: Honesty, Integrity, acceptance
Transcends: Low self-esteem
Beauty
The qualities in a person, living creature or a thing that impresses and inspires the essence.
Complements: Joyfulness, Peace
Transcends: Ugliness, Disharmony, Discordance
Caring
Feeling and acting on the concern for other living beings.
Complements: Compassion, Kindness
Transcends: Cruelty, Insensitivity
Cleanliness
The practice of keeping ourselves, our surroundings and our mind clean.
Complements: Orderliness, Purity
Transcends: Unhygienic, Disorder
Commitment
An agreement or pledge to do something in the present and in the future.
Complements: Loyalty, Perseverance
Transcends: Lack of Direction
Compassion
Sympathetic consciousness of others’ distress together with a desire to alleviate it. Compassion as non-judgement.
Complements: Caring, Understanding
Transcends: Grief, Judgment
Confidence
A feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something.
Complements: Assertiveness, Courage, Hope, Trust
Transcends: Self-doubt, Uncertainty
Consideration
The act of thinking carefully about something you are going to make a decision about.
Complements: Caring, Compassion
Transcends: Selfishness
Contentment
The state of being happy and satisfied outside of relativity and duality.
Complements: Fulfillment, Joy
Transcends: Dissatisfaction, Restlessness, Protest
Cooperation
A situation in which people work together to do something.
Complements: Teamwork, Unity
Transcends: Defiance
Courage
Mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.
Complements: Boldness, Confidence
Transcends: Fear, Self-doubt, Uncertainty, Inertia
Creativity
The ability to make new things or think of new ideas.
Complements: Joy, Purposefulness
Transcends: Ordinary, Mediocre, Mechanical
Detachment
Lack of emotion, identification or vested interest in things.
Complements: Faith, Freedom
Transcends: Control
Determination
A quality that makes you continue trying to do or achieve something that is difficult.
Complements: Commitment, Tenacity
Transcends: Complacency
Dignity
A way of appearing or behaving that suggests seriousness, self-control and respect for oneself and others.
Complements: Honour, Respect
Transcends: Egoism, Selfishness, Disdain
Encouragement
Something that makes someone more determined, hopeful, or confident.
Complements: Support, Caring
Transcends: Self-doubt, Discouragement
Enthusiasm
Strong excitement about something; a strong feeling of active interest in something that you like or enjoy.
Complements: Energy, Motivation
Transcends: Boredom, Indifference
Ethical
Following accepted rules of behavior; morally right and good.
Complements: Fairness, Respect
Transcends: Immorality
Excellence
Extremely high quality.
Complements: Dignity, Honour, Integrity, Respect
Transcends: Mediocrity
Fairness
Treating people in a way that does not favour some over others.
Complements: Equality, Justice
Transcends: Grievance, Injustice
Faith
Strong belief based on knowing in someone or something.
Complements: Confidence, Hope, Trust, Love
Transcends: Apprehension, Doubt, Laziness
Flexibility
Willing to change or to try different things and adapt to changes.
Complements: Detachment, Understanding, Adaptability
Transcends: Stubbornness, Rigidity
Forgiveness
The act of forgiving or pardoning someone or something.
Complements: Freedom, Peace
Transcends: Anger, Bitterness
Friendliness
Acting like a friend; kind and helpful.
Complements: Kindness, Tact
Transcends: Indifference, Arrogance
Generosity
The quality of being kind, understanding, and not selfish; the quality of being generous.
Complements: Kindness, Service
Transcends: Stinginess, Self-centered, Greedy
Gentleness
Having or showing a kind and quiet nature; not harsh or violent.
Complements: Patience, Peace
Transcends: Aggression
Graciousness
Very polite in a way that shows respect.
Complements: Dignity, Tact
Transcends: Disrespect, Rudeness, Abruptness
Gratitude
A feeling of appreciation or thanks.
Complements: Hope, Joy, Peace
Transcends: Disappointment, Pain
Harmonious
The state of several parts that are related or combined in a smooth and pleasing way.
Complements: Unity
Transcends: Hostility, Friction, Difficulty
Helpfulness
Making it easier to do a job, deal with a problem, etc.; giving help.
Complements: Graciousness, Service
Transcends: Negativity, Hinderance
Honesty
The quality of being fair and truthful.
Complements: Integrity, Truthfulness
Transcends: Deceitfulness
Honour
Respect that is given to someone who is admired.
Complements: Dignity, Respect
Transcends: Shame
Hope
To want something to happen or to come true and feel that it could happen or come true.
Complements: Faith, Joy, Trust
Transcends: Despair, Anxiety, Despondency, Uncertainty, Frustration
Humility
The quality or state of knowing our ourselves, our abilities and our place and not thinking we are better or more than others.
Complements: Justice, Modesty, Honesty
Transcends: Arrogance, Pride, Exaggeration
Idealism
The attitude of a person who believes that it is possible to live according to very high standards of behavior and honesty.
Complements: Confidence, Hope
Transcends: Cynicism, Pessimism
Integrity
Firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values; the quality or state of being complete or undivided.
Complements: Honesty, Trust
Transcends: Corruption, Deceitfulness
Imaginative
Having or showing an ability to think of new and interesting ideas; having or showing imagination.
Complements: Creativity
Transcends: Ordinary, Rationalism
Joyfulness
Feeling, causing, or showing great happiness; full of joy.
Complements: Hope, Peace, Love
Transcends: Discontent, Suffering
Justice
The process or result of using laws to fairly judge that is assign the correct proportions to each party or side involved.
Complements: Fairness, Integrity
Transcends: Pride, Injustice, Discrimination
Kindness
The quality or state of being kind followed by kind actions.
Complements: Caring, Compassionate
Transcends: Cruelty, Loneliness
Love
A feeling of strong or constant affection for all things.
Complements: Caring, Forgiveness, Unity
Transcends: Hatred, Lust, Resentment, Grudges
Loyalty
The quality or state of being loyal. Adhering firmly to principles and values.
Complements: Honesty, Trust
Transcends: Betrayal
Moderation
The quality or state of being reasonable and avoiding behaviour, speech, etc., that is extreme or that goes beyond what is normal or acceptable.
Complements: Diligence, Responsibility
Transcends: Obsessions, Overindulgence
Modesty
The quality of not being too proud or too confident about yourself or your abilities.
Complements: Humility
Transcends: Self-importance
Optimism
Having or showing hope for the future; expecting good things to happen.
Complements: Hope, Joyfulness
Transcends: Pessimism
Orderliness
Arranged or organized in a logical or commonly understood way.
Complements: Cleanliness, Purity
Transcends: Chaos
Passionate
Having, showing, or expressing strong emotions or beliefs.
Complements: Enthusiasm, Purposefulness
Transcends: Indifference
Patience
The ability to wait for a long time without becoming annoyed or upset.
Complements: Determination, Peace
Transcends: Frustration
Peace
A state of tranquility or quietude.
Complements: Love, Serenity, Unity
Transcends: Anger, Cruelty
Perseverance
Continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition.
Complements: Commitment, Determination, Resilience
Transcends: Laziness, Defeatism
Preparedness
The quality or state of being prepared.
Complements: Excellence, Orderliness
Transcends: Complacency, Negligence, Ignorance
Purposefulness
Having a purpose as in something set up as an object or end to be attained.
Complements: Creativity, Commitment, Joyfulness
Transcends: Boredom, Indifference
Reliability
The quality or state of being reliable.
Complements: Integrity, Loyalty, Responsibility
Transcends: Untrustworthy
Respect
An act of giving particular attention to not cross certain lines of behaviour towards a person which would impinge on their dignity.
Complements: Dignity, Reverence
Transcends: Inconsideration
Responsibility
The quality or state of being responsible as in moral, legal, or mental accountability.
Complements: Courtesy, Tact, Trust
Transcends: Selfishness, Carelessness, Negligence
Reverence
Honour or respect that is felt for or shown to (someone or something).
Complements: Respect, Worth
Transcends: Disrespect, Disdain
Self-discipline
Correction or regulation of oneself for the sake of improvement.
Complements: Commitment, Determination
Transcends: Chaos, Unruliness
Service
Contribution to the welfare of others.
Complements: Compassion, Generosity, Purposefulness
Transcends: Lack of concern, Self-centered
Sincerity
The quality or state of being sincere; honesty of mind.
Complements: Authentic
Transcends: Disingenuous, Pretense, Falsehood, Appearnances
Tact
A keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense.
Complements: Graciousness, Responsibility, Intelligence
Transcends: Clumsiness, Ignorance, Awkwardness
Temperate
Habitual moderation in the indulgence of appetites or passions.
Complements: Moderation
Transcends: Excessive, Exaggeration
Tenacious
Persistent in maintaining, adhering to, or seeking something valued or desired.
Complements: Discipline, Perseverance
Transcends: Indecision, Defeatism
Thankfulness
Conscious of benefit received.
Complements: Gratitude, Thoughtfulness
Transcends: Unappreciative
Tolerance
Capacity to endure pain or hardship; sympathy or indulgence for beliefs or practices differing from or conflicting with one’s own.
Complements: Patience, Tenacious
Transcends: Narrow-mindedness, Reactivity, Sensitivity
Trust
Assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone or something.
Complements: Loyalty, Respect
Transcends: Doubt, Skepticism
Truthfulness
Telling or disposed to tell the truth.
Complements: Honesty, Faith, Trust
Transcends: Corruption, Deceit
Understanding
An agreement of opinion or feeling; adjustment of differences.
Complements: Kindness, Tolerance
Transcends: Egoism
Unity
The quality or state of being made one.
Complements: Harmony, Love, Peace
Transcends: Loneliness
Visionary
A thought, concept, or object formed by the imagination.
Complements: Imagination, Leadership
Transcends: Lack of Inspiration
Wisdom
Accumulated philosophic or scientific learning; knowledge.
Complements: Idealism, Visionary
Transcends: Lack of Intelligence
Wonder or Awe
A feeling caused by seeing something that is very surprising, beautiful, amazing, etc.
Complements: Creativity, Imagination
Transcends: Boredom
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