You had to memorize the twelve points of the Scout Law early in your Scouting career.  And perhaps when you were eleven years old, they were just words, not necessarily the way you lived your life.  Hopefully, as you advanced in Scouting, you also began to see how the Scout Law helped you with both your relations with other people and the conduct of your life.  And for many, the twelve points of the Scout Law are a guidepost for the rest of their lives.  And perhaps you, like many others, will add some additional points to the your version of the Scout Law!

As I grew in my spiritual life, I realized the importance of gratitude in our connection with Spirit, Source, or God (or the word that best expresses this for you), and the necessity of being thankful for all that we have been given – our very lives, our bodies, and all the other blessings in our lives. Gratitude is the attitude that deepens our awareness of Spirit, and allows us to more fully express the Love that is Spirit in our daily lives.  So my 13th point of the Scout Law is… “A Scout is Grateful.”

What would be your nomination for the 13th point of the Scout Law?  If there is some quality or character trait that expresses who you are, and is important to you, I suggest you adopt it as your 13th point of the Scout Law.  And since this is your personal list, you are not limited to 13 points either!  Add more, as you wish.  Over the years, I have asked Scouts what they would add.  According to them a Scout is… optimistic, perseverant, hard-working, punctual, and many more!

“Oh, the possibilities!”

Coach Hunt