Virtue

Virtue, n. goodness, ethicality, honesty (morality);

excellence, quality (good)

Research by Dr. Martin Seligman of University of Pennsylvania, has discovered that there are at least six virtues that are supported by every major religion and cultural tradition.

As we read Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Buddha, Lao Tzu, Benjamin Franklin, Ghandi, and Mother Theresa, we discover hundreds of virtues.  The six that Seligman has identified in his research are:

            - Wisdom and Knowledge

            - Courage

            - Love and Humanity

            - Spirituality and Transcendence

            - Justice

            - Temperance 

The question from the research is: How do we achieve these universal virtues?  The answer is in developing our core strengths of character.  We can learn, develop and acquire new strengths.  To asses your current strengths, go to www.authentichappiness.org and take the VIA Strengths Survey.

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