Seven Healing Virtues and Barbara Packer

the first time I heard of the Seven Healing Virtues was in between December 16th and December 20th of 2010. I was finishing a paper on Chaucer, and I wanted to find the original meaning of "gentlenesse." It appears that the virtues are as old as middle-aged catholicism, but for whatever reason, are not taught in the "christian" church in which I grew up. I record these now to remember, and as I remember, I will be in the process of healing. Heal with me, brothers and sisters. lol. just kidding. That's my own virtue talking; humour. I can never get enough of it.

• Humility cures Pride - Be selfless and give respect. Give credit where credit is due. Do not glorify self. 
• Kindness cures Envy - Show friendship, charity, and compassion without prejudice.
• Patience cures Wrath - Resolve conflicts peacefully, show mercy and forgive.
• Diligence cures Sloth - Budget your time and monitor your activities to guard against laziness.
• Liberality (generosity) cures Greed - Be noble and generous in thoughts and actions.
• Abstinence cures Gluttony - Practice moderation, self-control and abstinence.
• Chastity cures Lust - According to one's state in life abstaining from sexual conduct. Achieving purity of thought. 

This little nugget of wisdom is dedicated to my professor Barbara Packer, who once told me to "shut that thing up" during a lecture in which my phone rang several times. Who knew I would find someone I detested so favorable during the remainder of the quarter? 

Good day to all; and sleep well, too.