Principles to Live By

I'm wondering what principles people govern their lives by if they are not spiritual or religious, or are in some way working on themselves and being aware of the level or consciousness they hold and express. I see in my own mind and ego as well as in other's the tendency to be reactive and act on impulse, usually displaying vanity, anger, fear, jealousy, selfishness, judgement, criticizing self and others harshly, excessive sadness and anxiety. This is a very tough place to live from and causes so many problems in our lives yet many people don't think or believe they have the option to move beyond this low level way of living. Through spirituality I have sought to transform this in my own life as it has led to so much fear, anxiety, and depression, which has been unbearable at times. Not that we can expect to rid ourselves of these difficulties, but we can see them as a part of us and something we can observe and be aware of while not letting them rule us.  The truths I have learned and attempted to live by, which come from Soul and are within us all are:
Contentment
Compassion
Forgiveness
Patience
Love
Wisdom
Understanding
Trust
Belief
Kindness
Caring
Rising Above
Giving
Objectivity
Sharing
Tolerance
(Please feel free to add your own to this post!)
Understanding Soul and seeking to know your true self are key....Blessings and love!  ❤️