Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Creed

I have decided that I don't like parts of who I am and really want to create a Creed so that I have something (like a mantra) that I can recite to remind me of who I want to be.

Auburn University has an awesome one.

THE AUBURN CREED
I believe that this is a practical world and that I can count only on what I earn. Therefore, I believe in work, hard work.

I believe in education, which gives me the knowledge to work wisely and trains my mind and my hands to work skillfully.

I believe in honesty and truthfulness, without which I cannot win the respect and confidence of my fellow men.

I believe in a sound mind, in a sound body and a spirit that is not afraid, and in clean sports that develop these qualities.

I believe in obedience to law because it protects the rights of all.

I believe in the human touch, which cultivates sympathy with my fellow men and mutual helpfulness and brings happiness for all.

I believe in my Country, because it is a land of freedom and because it is my own home, and that I can best serve that country by "doing justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with my God."

And because Auburn men and women believe in these things, I believe in Auburn and love it.
-George Petrie (1945)

2 comments:

Magical Mystical Teacher said...

So when might your personal creed grace the pages of your blog?

Ricochet said...

Soon. I am struggling with one part. I think that the building, the trappings, the fancy gizmos really aren't a determination of whether or not you can learn. If you are sufficiently motivated, you could learn with a piece of chalk and a slate, sitting in front of a fire. Lord knows, even a really lousy teacher will teach you something (how to not do something or to never take a course from that person again).

Now - I want to make that pithy.