Fostering Virtue

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July 18, 2011 a project of CharityFocus Wisdom is knowing what to do next, skill is knowing how to do it, and virtue is doing it. - David Starr Jordan - Fostering Virtue "How can we foster more virtue in our societies?" A question sparked for researcher Kentaro Toyama by a one-time interaction with a rickshaw driver in India. This reflective piece goes on to propose ideas for fostering virtue in three areas: Education, Measurement, and Mentoring. And of course, the question "How can I foster more virtue in myself?" comes up as well. There we're left with the intriguing idea that a virtue such as self-control operates much like a muscle: extensive use in the short-term can deplete it, but steady use over the long term -- like physical exercise for muscles -- can strengthen it. { read more } Submitted by: CF Be The Change Try fostering virtue through creating or joining community, as Kentaro suggests. Experiment with making values your organizing principle. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Life is 'Baeutiful' Rappin' to Be the Change Over Ten Thousand People Attend His Funeral An Experiment in Generosity DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 106,868 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other CharityFocus projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More