Jane Fonda—Honorary Values Gal January 2012 Hollywood legend, political activist, author and workout guru, Jane Fonda has remained vibrant and true to her values through the decades as she has evolved her craft, her voice and her focus. Galvanizing people either to be her fans or her foes, Fonda is stalwartly committed to her beliefs and to standing up to what she perceives as being just. And for that reason, we choose her as our first Honorary Values Gal for 2012. Happiness—Fonda has lived through epic ups and downs but has always tuned to her own internal guide to stay balanced, healthy and happy throughout it all. Happiness is a value she aligns with, choosing projects and people who bring joy or growth or both to her life. Accountability—whether or not you agree with her position politically or the causes she supports, Fonda is a woman of public conviction. She uses her fame and voice to speak out for those she believes in. And she walks the walk, getting involved far more deeply than public speaking.  Love—love thine enemy is perhaps the most challenging kind of love. And it seems to be a love Fonda espouses. In her blog she speaks of people who disagree with her stance or her public comments on various issues. She respects and appreciates differences, but not when people feel the need to stoop to a level of rebuttal with mean-spiritedness and profanities. Compassionate listening is key, Fonda says, to all of being able to co-exist in community.
Gratitude—always articulate about her thankfulness for the lessons she has learned, the wisdoms of her colleagues and friends, her career and her family, Fonda expresses in interviews and in her blog how grateful she is for all the support, compassion and collaboration Self-respect—Never apologetic for who she is or what she believes in, Fonda speaks her convictions but with a respect for those whose ideologies are different. She also owns mis-steps she may have made in the past and believes in healing and next acts and chapters in life. The first to say she may not have been the best mom, she has worked on her relationships with her kids and now shares rich relationships with them and her grandchildren. For all the talent, verve, positive energy and a values practitioner extraordinaire, we applaud Jane Fonda and all she contributes to our culture and our world. To read more about Jane Fonda click HERE. |
