Mark displays the following values:
Authenticity
- Those who strive to align their actions with their core values and beliefs with the hope of discovering, and then acting in sync with, their true selves.
- Knowledge of and trust in one’s own motives, emotions, preferences, and abilities.
- Genuineness; the quality of being genuine or not corrupted from the original.
Community
- Being a part of a healthy community can help us feel connected to others, as well as feel we’re part of something larger than ourselves.
- When we’re part of a community, we learn about shared values and beliefs. We also learn about our history and culture.
Compassion
- Offering support and care to another person or group who is suffering.
- To survive and thrive as humans, we need to show up with compassion for ourselves and each other.
- With compassion, you step out of self-focus and find a greater sense of meaning that extends beyond just you
Honesty
- When you are honest, it will communicate that you are most likely kind, compassionate, hard working, and reliable.
- When we are honest with someone, we are respecting the fact that they deserve to know the truth.
- Honesty leads to the best outcomes in the long run.
Integrity
- The practice of being honest and showing a consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles and values.
- A person of integrity will consistently demonstrate good character by being free of corruption and hypocrisy.
- Integrity, said author C.S. Lewis, “is doing the right thing, even when no one is looking.”
Resilience
- Having strong coping skills and is able to marshal their available resources, ask for help when needed, and find ways to manage the situation they are facing.
- Ability to handle difficulties in ways that foster strength and growth, often emerging stronger.