Liberty is acknowledged interdependence.
Freedom, the opportunity to better the human condition.
Reform is patient, balanced, incremental, progress.
Hope, believing things will improve.
Faith, the affirmation of hope in things unseen.
Reality, an awareness of limitations and obstructions.
Tenacity, the capacity to test those limitations.
Patience is knowing it may take some time.
Wisdom is the sound application of knowledge to reality.
Courage is the will to overcome adversity.
Bravery, a willingness to risk oneself in that effort.
Humility, understanding and accepting our flawed humanity.
Sacrifice is putting others before ourselves.
Truth is the capacity to see things as they are.
Empathy, the ability to share another’s pain and joy.
Understanding is enlightened disagreement.
James W, Dolan is a retired Dorchester District Court judge.
