Alertness
Being aware of what is taking place around me so I can have the right responses

vs. Carelessness

Ring-Necked Pheasant
The ring-necked pheasant anticipates the actions of predators and avoids the deadly effect of their attack. Surviving by wit and elusiveness, this bird continue to thrive and prosper largely due to its alertness.

"I will...

  • Keep eyes and ears open.

  • Recognize and heed warning signals.

  • Choose to do right before confronted with wrong.

  • Tell others of danger.

  • Stay away from unsafe places.

Quote
"To see, to hear, means nothing. To recognize (or not to recognize) means everything."

-Andre Breton

Used with permission of Character Training Institute http://www.characterfirst.com