6. Long-term goals
Some of our most important goals require a lifetime of practice. Progress becomes visible in our conduct, relationships and contribution.
Drawing from the Thirukkural, we can frame seven enduring goals:
1. Become worthy of trust.
Remain principled when pressure or personal gain tests your character.
2. Develop understanding you can use.
Let learning improve your judgment and everyday actions.
3. Strengthen your family.
Combine knowledge with sustained effort to fulfil responsibilities and improve the household’s well-being.
4. Build an ethical livelihood.
Develop resources that support a worthy life through means you can stand behind.
5. Sustain dependable relationships.
Cultivate mutual care and the openness to accept honest correction.
6. Contribute beyond yourself.
Use your time, knowledge and resources to meet others’ needs without making repayment a condition.
7. Earn respect through worthy deeds.
Let your reputation grow from the good you do and the integrity with which you do it.
At Aravor, we see these as directions for lifelong growth.
As your achievements grow, are your character, relationships and contribution growing too?
A contemporary synthesis inspired by Kurals 211, 231, 391, 447, 656, 754, 786, 972 and 1021–1025.
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