The stronger the base the greater the stability

THE STRONGER THE BASE THE GREATER THE STABILITY

Cl. Mario D’Couto sdb

            As time is going on, we are constantly bombarded with new trends and different value systems. All of us want to be happy and are looking out for that happiness but where we look for it is what matters. We live in an ‘instant’ culture where things are supposed to move quickly and this trend has fortunately or unfortunately had its impact on society. What is more is that this kind of system has made our value system also a bit topsy – turvy. Relativism and postmodernism may sound like big philosophical words but it is something that is very prevalent in today’s society. In the midst of this confusion, it is important to live by one’s convictions. But how to live by these convictions? It is by developing a good value system. There is every possibility that one could live by a false conviction. Hence it is important to develop the right kind of values.

            It is said that our conscience is the voice of God as God speaks through it. Yet, one question that we could ask ourselves is, “Is not society in some way responsible for our conscience?” For instance, if a child grew up in a society or in an environment where stealing or polygamy was alright, it would not matter to him or her if he or she did it in the future. Although there could be exceptions to this, as it is in the case for every rule, it is most likely to be this way for we learn by seeing and experiencing. Hence, it is very important that people, especially young people who are about to face life and make important choices or even otherwise, to be guided at all times. Just as in a building if the foundation is strong, then the whole structure will be strong, so too is it the same with life.


            As it is said, “Learning young is learned for life,” when children learn the right values at a young age, they will eventually turn out to be not just good and honest citizens but also contributors to society.        

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