Core Values In My Life

My family roots are established in the southern part of West Virginia in a small town called Craigsville. In the south it is very common to help anyone, no matter if you know them or not. Everyone is very friendly and no matter where you are, someone will come up and say hello and ask how you are doing. These values have made me the person I am today in the aspect that I am very friendly and willing to talk to anyone. I believe this is one of my core values and I strive to be the best and nicest person I can be every day.
Almost all of my family on both sides has worked in the coal mines in West Virginia. Therefore, they have shown me what it is like to have a good work ethic. Working as a coal miner is a very hard job and it causes many …show more content…
I was raised in a house where we had family dinner at the table every night, no matter what time it was and how many practices we had that night. I have a very close relationship with my parents that most kids my age do not get to experience. I believe I have this type of relationship because they did not have a close relationship with their parents when they were my age. My dad’s parents got a divorce when he was 18. When my grandpa was still living the relationships we had on that side of the family were very hard to establish because it seemed like we were always torn between the two. On my Mom’s side, she developed a closer relationship as she got older with her parents. It was easier to develop relationships because my grandparents on that side were still married, so we did not have to go to two different houses to visit. My parents have always had great communication with my brother and I since we were in middle school. They have always said that they would trust us till we did something that would cause them to lose trust. This is why in my relationships, personal and professional, I believe communication is the key to success. My parents have influenced me to always be honest and communicate. In my opinion, this is why I have such strong family values. I often consider my parents as my best friends, and they have helped me build stronger relationships in my life …show more content…
I now understand why I am the person I am today. I was taught to tell the truth and follow the rules. Many people make fun of me for following all the rules, but it does not bother me because I was raised to act this way. Being the devoted Christian I am today, is also influenced by my family. My mom would always take us to church every Sunday, and when we would go visit, we would go with my Mawmaw and Pawpaw. Finally, the values I have and the religion I believe in has allowed me to be the best person I can be every day. In conclusion, the values I have will help me in the nursing field when I graduate. Ethical values are different in every person, so I have the respect to not pass judgement on values that I do not believe