practicing being over doing

I am challenging myself more and more,
in this world full of busyness and distractions,
where much value seems to be placed on production and results,
in a world that oft times seems to thrive off of throwing others under the bus,
to practice the discipline of being different to hopefully make a difference
how?
by being:
present
kind
patient
honest
merciful
forgiving
aware
thoughtful
polite
understanding
mindful
considerate
gracious
friendly
joy filled
loving
peace filled
gentle
positive
others focused

There is absolutely no way I can do any of it on my own. Nada. Nothing. I have tried and failed, miserably, more than once. My only hope is to practice being aware of and living by the power of Christ at work in and through me. 

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law."  Galatians 5:22-23

Romans 12