Arena: Applied Critical Thinking
Ideals and Values
Introduction
Why do thinking skills matter? What does thinking have to do with your consciousness? Imagine your consciousness is your home. Is it organized? Is it hygienic? Too much stuff clutters our consciousness. A disciplined approach to thinking creates order in our house. Good order begins with exploring ideals. Ideals illuminate a path and provide direction. Ideals connect your heart feelings to your thinking. Values are more specific than ideals. Values are personal. Higher purposes derives from values and from what matters.