CHARACTER

That part of personhood which is acquired as we go through life. It reflects the ability to relate to life and others in response to easy and difficult times, success and failure. We tend to think of a strong character as one which stands firm
under adverse circumstances or standing up against destructive relationships. A weak one as giving way.

With present lifestyles there is little time or inclination to work at living skills, alighting only briefly at 'destinations' along the way, forging passing relationships and reaping little satisfaction. It seems that character building is a rare occurrence, most overcome by lethargy in response to drudgery and speed of change.

The ideal is a 'life-sustaining'pathway, but there are few that find it.