Add the Missing Virtue

Not More of the Same Old $%*#

If there is a positive virtue missing in a situation, rather than escalate the negativity, once you have become practised at accessing your own sense of happiness, you can then think about what virtue is missing and attempt to add it.

For instance …

• Someone who is showing little understanding may need understanding.

• A person who is showing little valour may need protecting or defending (from unrealistic expectations: this might include too much pressure at work or unrealistic expectations from their friends or family).

• A person showing little humility may need others around them to demonstrate humility.

• An irresponsible person needs a very responsible family.

• An insensitive person may need to be treated with extra consideration and care.

• A person who rarely appreciates others may need to feel appreciated.

• A person who lacks empathy may be anxious and need someone to feel for them and put themselves in their shoes.

This is not the same as ‘turning the other cheek’. What I am suggesting here is …