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_____ _____ _____
Way 12: Use all one's energy to build something, to
overcome obstacles, to climb a mountain because it is
there. Use all the power you have.
_____ _____ _____
Way 13: Let yourself be quietly and serenely used by
others, by the world, and by the great powers that be, for
their purposes are good. Let the true purposes of life be
fulfilled.
Adapted from Morris, C. Paths of Life. Chicago: University of
Chicago, 1973.
Table 3.2: What life goals do you want to achieve?
Importance to you
Final rank-
ing of guid-
ing principle
Values or Purposes
Higher
Lesser
_____ _____
_____ _____
1. a world at peace (free of war and
conflict)
_____ _____ _____ _____
2. freedom (independence, free
choice)
_____ _____ _____ _____
3. equality (brotherhood, equal
opportunity for all)
_____ _____ _____ _____ 4. happiness (contentedness)
_____ _____ _____ _____
5. an exciting life (a stimulating,
active life)
_____ _____
_____ _____
6. wisdom (a mature understanding
of life)
_____ _____ _____ _____
7. a comfortable life (a prosperous
life)
_____ _____
_____ _____
8. self-respect (self-esteem, feeling
good about yourself)
_____ _____ _____ _____
9. salvation (religiously saved,
eternal life)
_____ _____ _____ _____
10. mature love (sexual & spiritual
intimacy)
