Maturity

            In my acronym for my core values, I put my most important value first and that is Maturity. To be mature means that one has taken personal responsibility for their own character and who they are. Maturity is so important is because it encompasses a wide range of desirable qualities; four of which I believe to be most valuable are Realness, Integrity, Wisdom and Love.

            Also in my core values I include Integrity and Wisdom because they are such important qualities to have, but I don’t think you can describe a mature person without those two qualities as well. While thinking about maturity I quickly jotted down some quick thoughts on the four aforementioned qualities of maturity and how a mature person would exhibit these qualities. Also I added some character traits that a mature person would develop from having that specific quality.

Realness	Character Traits
Someone with maturity knows who they are and sticks with it. There is nothing fake about this person. They will not boast, show shame, arrogance or prejudices for they are real through and through. Their confidence is in their character, not in the belittling of others.	Poise Confidence Self-Esteem

Integrity	Character Traits
A mature person is honest and loyal. They have a solid moral and ethical foundation and can be depended upon to stick to those foundations. A mature person will always keep their promises, live up to their commitments, and will always be responsible.	Trust Respect Responsibility

Wisdom	Character Traits
More than smarts, a mature person is wise. They have the knowledge to use intellectual ability as well as decision making to always do what is right. A mature person is one who can guide through and step up in tough situations. A wise person does not fear for they understand how to make decisions and always do what is right.	Decision Making Leadership Spirituality

Love	Character Traits
A mature person can love. It takes a strong person to truly love. A mature person focuses on the good of those around them. This person can lose themselves for the good of others. They have compassion and show forgiveness. A mature person is accepting of all and can love even their enemy as they love themselves.	Teamwork Sportsmanship Hard-work