No 14

(Enthusiasm, Resourcefulness, Thriftiness)

Enthusiasm is: Zeal, strong excitement of feeling. Learning what actions and attitudes please Godand becoming excited about doing them. Learning the difference between emotional excitement and a spirit of enthusiasm. Here are some questions that we can ask ourselves to see if we are enthusiastic: 1) Do we make it a habit of cheerfully greeting all those we meet? 2) Do we tend to see a glass half full or half empty? 3) Do our work attitudes convince others that we are enthusiastic?

Resourcefulness is: Ability to meet situations; capability of devising ways and means. Seeing value in that which others overlook. Achieving a task with a minimum amount of outside resources. Knowing when not to use materials just because they are available. Here are some questions: 1) Are we careless with our possessions if they are easily replaceable? 2) Do we look for reasons why we can accomplish a task rather than accept reasons why we cannot?

Thriftiness is: Practicing good economy and good management. Knowing how to accomplish the most with the resources that are available. Not encouraging ourselves or others to spend that which is not necessary. Some questions: 1) Do the things we own give evidence of lack of care? 2) Do we pay for services that we have the time and ability to do ourselves?