Conscience
The feeling of guilt is what makes us human. It is the act of a guilty conscience which makes us a productive member of society. We fear the ramifications and consequences to each and every act we put forth.
We are god fearing, law abiding citizens. The living embodiment of cultural, religious and social advancement which we have perfected over time.
Society is given its conscience through a rigorous system of do's and don'ts. If religion doesn't work, the law will.
And if all else fails, what do we do?
Blame our parents. The oedipal complex.
Why don't we use the critique as a method for constructive self improvement?
We sure as hell could use the advice.
I'm sure we've all done a thing or two in our lives that we're not exactly proud of.
The question of, "Can you sleep at night?" is the only mental apparatus holding us back. It is our intangible stumbling block.
But i hate it when our conscience becomes the reason on why we do things which will ultimately hurt ourselves in retrospect. Our conscience dictates to us that we shouldn't hurt others if we don't want to be hurt in return; but more often than not, we end up hurting ourselves anyway.
They say that if you're nice to someone, the gesture will be returned tenfold.
It doesn't always work out that way though. The nice guys/gals usually end up being the doormat.
Why is it that some people are just so resistant to change, even if it is for their betterment? Everyone wants to be happy, but not at the expense of their own happiness. Give a little, take a little less.
We all know how it feels to be abused. So why do it to people? You don't like being hurt. So why hurt others? Does it make you sleep better at night?
There are no excuses for treating people badly. The circle of life is complete. Today may be your lucky day, your happiest day of all days. But in the near future, there comes a time when you end up sitting on the other side of the table.
Now that you are finally on the receiving end, ask yourself this question
...are you ready to reap what you have sown?
If the answer is no, then from this very moment onwards...start being a better person. Live life as honestly and as humanely as you possibly can. Make the world a better place. A world where you would want your children to grow old in. A world of trust, love and above all else....
A clear conscience.
We are god fearing, law abiding citizens. The living embodiment of cultural, religious and social advancement which we have perfected over time.
Society is given its conscience through a rigorous system of do's and don'ts. If religion doesn't work, the law will.
And if all else fails, what do we do?
Blame our parents. The oedipal complex.
Why don't we use the critique as a method for constructive self improvement?
We sure as hell could use the advice.
I'm sure we've all done a thing or two in our lives that we're not exactly proud of.
The question of, "Can you sleep at night?" is the only mental apparatus holding us back. It is our intangible stumbling block.
But i hate it when our conscience becomes the reason on why we do things which will ultimately hurt ourselves in retrospect. Our conscience dictates to us that we shouldn't hurt others if we don't want to be hurt in return; but more often than not, we end up hurting ourselves anyway.
They say that if you're nice to someone, the gesture will be returned tenfold.
It doesn't always work out that way though. The nice guys/gals usually end up being the doormat.
Why is it that some people are just so resistant to change, even if it is for their betterment? Everyone wants to be happy, but not at the expense of their own happiness. Give a little, take a little less.
We all know how it feels to be abused. So why do it to people? You don't like being hurt. So why hurt others? Does it make you sleep better at night?
There are no excuses for treating people badly. The circle of life is complete. Today may be your lucky day, your happiest day of all days. But in the near future, there comes a time when you end up sitting on the other side of the table.
Now that you are finally on the receiving end, ask yourself this question
...are you ready to reap what you have sown?
If the answer is no, then from this very moment onwards...start being a better person. Live life as honestly and as humanely as you possibly can. Make the world a better place. A world where you would want your children to grow old in. A world of trust, love and above all else....
A clear conscience.
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