The Moral Triggers: Trials Flashcards
Boredom
a state of disengagement or lack of interest in ethical pursuits, potentially leading to moral stagnation or neglect of virtuous activities.
Endurance, Patience
Emptiness
a state where an individual experiences a profound lack of meaning, purpose, or fulfillment in their ethical and moral life.
Endurance, Patience
Failure
the inability or shortfall in upholding ethical standards or achieving moral objectives.
Modesty, Simplicity, Endurance, Patience
Inadequacy
a state or feeling of being insufficient or not good enough to meet a certain moral standard or requirement.
Modesty, Simplicity, Courage, Endurance, Patience
Loneliness
a subjective feeling of isolation, disconnect, or being alone, regardless of the amount of social contact or relationships one has.
Courage, Endurance, Compassion, Patience
Bankruptcy
a legally declared inability or impairment in paying back debts to creditors, often involving a court-supervised division of assets among creditors and potential discharge of certain debts.
Moderation, Simplicity, Charity, Patience, Sacrifice
Debt
the condition of owing money or other obligations to another party, often accompanied by the responsibility to repay the amount borrowed under agreed terms and conditions.
Moderation, Simplicity, Charity, Patience, Sacrifice
Homelessness
the lack of a stable, permanent, and adequate residence, often resulting in living on the streets, in shelters, or in other temporary and insecure living situations.
Humility, Simplicity, Courage, Endurance, Sacrifice
Imprisonment
a condition where an individual is confined within a prison or jail as a result of a legal punishment for a crime, resulting in the loss of personal freedom.
Humility, Simplicity, Courage, Endurance, Patience
Poverty
a lack of financial resources or means to meet basic life necessities such as food, shelter, clothing, and healthcare, often measured by specific economic thresholds.
Humility, Moderation, Charity, Patience, Sacrifice
Theft
the experience of losing property or possessions without consent, often accompanied by feelings of violation, loss, and vulnerability.
Moderation, Simplicity, Forgiveness, Patience, Sacrifice
Unemployment
the absence of paid work, where an individual actively seeks employment but is unable to find a job.
Simplicity, Courage, Endurance, Patience, Sacrifice
Addiction
a compulsive and often uncontrollable engagement in rewarding stimuli, despite adverse consequences, typically manifesting as dependency on substances like alcohol, drugs, or behaviors such as gambling or internet use.
Moderation, Courage, Endurance, Patience, Sacrifice
Cancer treatments
receiving medical interventions like chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, or immunotherapy, aimed at eradicating or controlling cancerous cells, often accompanied by various physical and emotional side effects.
Courage, Endurance, Patience
Chronic pain
a prolonged experience of discomfort or distress, often persisting for months or years, that may arise from underlying health conditions and significantly impacts daily functioning and quality of life.
Courage, Endurance, Patience
Disease
a condition in which the body or a part of it is not functioning normally, often characterized by specific symptoms and signs, and potentially caused by external factors like pathogens or internal dysfunctions like autoimmune disorders.
Courage, Endurance, Patience
Disfigurement
having a part of the body altered or damaged, often through injury, illness, or congenital conditions, leading to significant changes in appearance and potentially impacting an individual’s psychological and social well-being.
Courage, Endurance, Patience
Hospitalization
being admitted to a hospital for medical treatment, observation, or surgery, often due to illness, injury, or a medical condition that requires professional and intensive medical care.
Courage, Endurance, Charity, Compassion, Patience
Mental illness
a range of mental health disorders that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, such as depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder, often impacting daily functioning and quality of life.
Courage, Endurance, Mercy, Patience
Terminal illness
a medical condition for which there is no known cure, and it is expected to ultimately result in the patient’s death, often requiring palliative care to manage symptoms and improve quality of life in the final stages.
Courage, Endurance, Patience