Over the past semester, VUSM 101 Leading by Serving has taught me many values. These values ​​include Franciscan values, Viterbo values, servant leadership, and my personal values. This course also taught me that every person has their own values ​​and those values ​​are what make you unique. These values ​​also influence a person's gifts. I have found that by evaluating my core values, I am able to interpret the gifts I have received from God and how I will be able to use them throughout my life. This course taught me a lot about Franciscan values. The core Franciscan values ​​are community, compassion, peacebuilding and respect for creation. Other values ​​of Francis were the humility of God, the mystery of God as generous love, and the integration of God, humanity and the cosmos (The Life and Spirit of Francis). St. Francis believed that God was the meaning of his entire life. He worked constantly with his brothers and was hospitable, courteous and cooperative with everyone he came into contact with (Galli). The value of compassion means that one must put others before oneself by actively listening, perceiving their needs, humbly serving or working for the dignity of each person (Silver Lake College of the Holy Family). The value of peacemaking is seen as a form of reconciliation or justice. Saint Francis tried to bring peace to the world by having a good relationship with everyone he came into contact with. The value of respect for creation is forcefully shown through St. Francis' love for nature and creation. He realized that all creation was a reflection of God and that was the true beauty of the world. Francis considered God as his "Father" and Jesus as a "Brother". He also... middle of the paper... helps them overcome their life problems. This gift greatly influenced my decision to become a nurse. I believe that all of my life experiences and the people in my life have established my values ​​and have also helped me develop and enhance my gifts that I will have for the rest of my life. Works Cited“Chiara of Assisi: Co-founder of the Franciscan Order” February 2014. Microsoft PowerPoint file. Galli, Marco. Francis of Assisi and his world. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 2002. Print. Hunter, James C. The Servant: A Simple Story about the True Essence of Leadership. Rocklin, CA: Prima Pub., 1998. Print. “Improving Your Listening Skills” Mar. 2014 Microsoft PowerPoint file. “The life and spirit of Francis”. February 2014. Microsoft PowerPoint file."Silver Lake College of the Holy Family." Franciscan Values ​​» Silver Lake College. NP and Web. 27 April. 2014.