I have long been familiar with the concept of the "seven deadly sins", but had to look them up to write this blog. If you're curious, they are:
> wrath
> greed
> sloth
> pride
> lust
> envy
> gluttony
Ghandi took the concept in a different direction. He is attributed with outlining these characteristics as the seven deadly social sins:
> politics without principle
> wealth without work
> commerce without mortality
> pleasure without conscience
> education without character
> science without humanity
> worship without sacrifice
Ghandi's social sins serve as a type of moral compass and encourage us to consider the implications of actions in addition to the action itself.
In this season of giving, remember to give some of your time or treasure to organizations whose missions support the good works you believe in. Principled organizations fighting for advocacy on the policy level. Educational institutions at all levels that are helping to develop character. Research functions that are working to alleviate human suffering.
Don't let greed and gluttony shape your December traditions.
-- beth triplett
@leadershipdots
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