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Today we've launched our full inventory across all twelve qualities embodied in the Tenets.

See which qualities are most important to you, whether you're oriented more inward or outward, and what common pitfalls or blind spots you may have.

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#wisdom #personality
Qualities & Practices Inventory Discover your natural tendencies toward being and doing For each scenario, drag and drop the three response options to rank them by priority - which response matters most to you, which is second, and which is least important. Or click "Keep Order" if the current ABC order reflects your priorities. Most important = Top position Second priority = Middle position Least important = Bottom position Question 1 of 24 Question 1 You're facing a major life decision and feeling uncertain. You:
October 2, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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Try our nine-question inner qualities quiz!

Here: thetenets.org/assessment.h...

You might learn something about yourself--we hope you do!
Inner Qualities Quiz Discover your natural tendencies For each scenario, choose the response that feels most natural to you - not what you think you should choose, but what you would actually be most likely to do. Question 1 You're facing a major life decision and feeling overwhelmed. You're most likely to:
September 29, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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The Tenets Lotus Diagram shows the relationships between the inner qualities of being and the outer practices of doing.
Cultivate the qualities, develop the practices, along the three axes of meaningful engagement, authentic relationship, and wise action.

#self-improvement #wisdom #philosophy
Diagram in the shape of a lotus with 12 petals. Inner Qualities (Being): Reverence, Humility, Discernment, Acceptance, Equanimity, and Compassion, which flow outward to the Outer Practices (Doing): Stewardship, Integrity, Synthesis, Purpose, Dialogue, and Advocacy. Six arcs spiralling outward connect 1) Compassion and Advocacy with Action on one side and Discernment and Synthesis with Wisdom on the other, for the axis of Wise Action. 2) Humility and Integrity on one side with Equanimity and Dialogue on the other, for the axis of Authentic Relationship. 3) Acceptance and Purpose with Meaning on one side and with Reverence and Stewardship on the other, for the axis of Meaningful Engagement. The website is listed in the lower left: thetenets.org
September 28, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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Gladness in the relentless, ever-changing now.

#time #noself #whatmatters
Face Mortality with Grace Accept the reality of aging, loss, and death while fully engaging with life. Use awareness of impermanence to appreciate the present moment and focus on what truly matters. Find ways to transcend the ego's boundaries.
September 26, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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What can you do?

#service #community #creativity
Create More Than You Consume Whether through art, ideas, relationships, children, or service - contribute meaningfully. Leave the world better for your presence.
September 25, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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Stand on the shoulders of giants and be open to change and new discoveries.

#wisdom #innovation #insight
Honour Tradition and Innovation Learn from the accumulated wisdom of previous generations while remaining open to new understanding. Preserve what serves life; transform what causes harm. Meld ancient insights with contemporary knowledge.
September 24, 2025 at 6:55 AM
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Question Authority
In particular as it's codified, algorithmically or otherwise, and becomes invisible and taken for granted, like the air we breath.
Organizational structures exist to serve human well-being, not the other way around.

#rights #freespeech #justice
Question Systems of Power Remain vigilant about how authority operates in your life and society. Support structures that serve human well-being; challenge those that serve only the powerful. Remember that you too can become corrupted by power.
September 23, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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Do your best to do the right thing, and be brave enough to face it when you haven't.

Doubling down on mistakes serves no one.

#courage #truth #responsibility
Embody Courageous Integrity Align your actions with your deepest values, even when difficult. Speak truth to power when necessary. Take responsibility for your choices and their consequences. Admit mistakes and make amends.
September 22, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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Trust your senses and your intuition, but beware confirmation bias and fundamental attribution error!

#wisdom #truth #community
Seek Truth Through Multiple Ways of Knowing Value both empirical investigation and intuitive insight, rational analysis and embodied experience, scientific method and contemplative practice. Different questions may require different approaches to knowledge.
September 21, 2025 at 6:26 AM
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Cross-posted on Bluesky and X.

#peace #love #understanding
Make Connections Across Difference Actively work to understand people whose backgrounds, beliefs, or experiences differ from yours. Look for common humanity beneath surface differences. Practice the difficult art of disagreeing without demonizing.
September 20, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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Suffering within becomes suffering among many.
Peace within promotes the welfare of all.
#peace #justice #wisdom #community
Cultivate Inner and Outer Peace Work to understand and transform the sources of suffering within yourself - fear, hatred, greed, rigid thinking, delusion. Create conditions for peace in your relationships and communities. Address systemic injustices that create suffering.
September 19, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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How will what we do today affect the world seven generations from now?
Respect the Web of Existence Recognize your interdependence with other humans, other species, and the natural systems that sustain life. Act as a temporary steward rather than an owner of the resources you use.
September 18, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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My well-being depends on your well-being.

Your well-being depends on my well-being.

How are you helping?

#selfimprovement #service #Community #wellbeing
Balance Personal Growth with Service Develop your unique gifts and authentic self, but not at others' expense. Your well-being and others' well-being are interconnected. The healthiest individuals contribute to healthy communities.
September 17, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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Tenet two: in short supply these days, especially on social media!

Try it out...see what feels different, whether you might hear or relate more and dial down the outrage.

#wisdom #self-improvement #community
Embrace Intellectual Humility Hold your beliefs lightly. Stay curious about what you might be wrong about. Welcome evidence that challenges your assumptions. Distinguish between confidence in your methods and certainty about your conclusions.
September 16, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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Third take on the first tenet. Much preferred!
September 15, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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Listen. Relate. Respond.

Practice Compassionate Wisdom: the first tenet of twelve.

May you find them useful--if you do, tell us how!

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#wisdom #self-improvement #community
September 14, 2025 at 5:52 AM
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Listen. Observe. Respond.

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September 13, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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This is the way

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Golden sun rising over the horizon into blue sky with some low cloud, with rays and / or clouds radiating outward.
September 12, 2025 at 9:16 AM