Discussion Directions There are two discussions you will need to participate in

Discussion Directions
There
are two discussions you will need to participate in this week. Select the
buttons below the topic descriptions to access each thread. 
Topic 1: Exploring Core Values
Initial
Post (due
by 11:59 p.m. on Friday)
Select the This
I Believe essay from the Assigned Readings for this week that you
found most relevant to your own core values.
Assigned
Readings:
Harding,
M. (n.d.). Connecting to a global tribe. This I Believe (2005-2023). 
Rao,
M. (n.d.). An invitation to dialogue. This I Believe (2005-2023). 
White,
H. (n.d.). The power of hello. This I Believe (2005-2023). 
Rittenberg,
J. (n.d.). Tomorrow will be a better day. This I Believe (2005-2023). 
Then,
write a post where you do the following:
1.   
identify
the core value(s) that the author presents in the essay most relevant to one of
your own core values.
2.   
discuss
a personal connection you have with the author’s core value(s) or experience
3.   
explain
why your core value is important to you and how it developed