We had an interesting activity in class today. My teacher handed out fake money ($115) and we had an auction. What was up for grabs were Values.
Freedom, belonging, security,love, social equity, peace, happiness, humor, sexuality..etc.
Then with 20 people in the room she started the bidding. I'm not sure I can explain what it was like to sit there and say "I really want _____." but at the same time thinking "But only if I can get it for less 20 bucks." It seemed so worldly to put a price on something like integrity for instance.
Also I found myself uninterested in things such as Religion or Humor because they were items that I felt already existed in my life. They had no value because I already possessed them. How arrogant.
In the end I focused on one trait that I viewed more desirable than the rest and plunked down all my money to get it.
Then our teacher had us go around the room and barter with others for the traits we also wanted. "I'll give you 10% of my Optimism for 20% of your creativity."
Overall it left me thinking that I take for granted the many traits and abilities I have been given naturally, or have worked to acquire in my life. Things such as Faith and Empathy should not be dismissed. Just the opposite in fact.
In the end I had a nice rounded out life of Peace, Love, Integrity, and Wisdom. Thankfully I think I've been more blessed in real life.
2 comments:
sounds intense. I don't know what I would pick if I had to choose just a few of those things.
This does sound like an interesting activity. I'm not good at things like this, which is probably why I didn't go into sociology
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