VALUES
What are values?
A value is a self-perceived truth that we choose freely for
ourselves; that will always govern our thoughts and behaviors; and will always
be inviolate. It is a truth that reflects self-preservation, self esteem and self-awareness. It is not universal nor does it always
result in positive outcomes. Values are the mirrors of our soul.
How do we learn our
values?
In Canada we grow and develop under the influence of
parents, friends, teachers, the laws of the land and. increasingly, under the
media, social media and the Internet.
Values are learned from others through their expertise, their
charismatic appeal, their position of respect or their authority over us. We learn to value and hold dear, truths
that we accept from those with power over us. The power of skill and knowledge
is generally lasting. A favorite teacher and a star athlete are two examples of
leaders who taught us truth. Our parents had power over us by virtue of their
position of respect. We mostly believe in their truths. A world statesman, like
JFK, had the power of charisma and many people adopted the truths that he
preached. A popular musician or rock star wields great influence over youth;
but do these offer lasting values. A policeman has the power of authority but
when he is not present, the truth sometimes disappears. The fleeting nature of
this ‘big-stick’ power does not lend itself to a freely chosen acceptance.
Remember, for a value to be held inviolate by anyone there can be no coercion,
trickery, brain washing or popular persuasion. It must be chosen FREELY.
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| Parental Guidance |
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| Caring and Excellent teaching |
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| Kobe Bryant Star Power |
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| Ann Hathaway Star Power |
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| Charisma & Leadership |
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| Authority - Big Stick |
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A dose of Reality:
The world in which we live is bound together by artificial
boundaries; which we largely accept. It is under the oversight of THE UNITED
NATIONS; which is hardly united and not without its political circus. Wars,
murder, corruption and exploitation are the truths of the day. These so called
truths are motivated by the national paradigms of religion, self-determination,
world influence, defense and economics. There is greed, selfishness,
intolerance and injustice everywhere!
Western Society: the
United States of America:
Recent tragic events have given rise to the argument over
‘the gun culture’ of the US. Does the Second Amendment need to be deleted or at
the very least modified to protect society? Will the banning of automatic
assault type weapons solve the problem of ‘mass murders’? Do they need
registries to identify mentally challenged individuals and prevent them from
obtaining guns? Do they need new legislation to make it more difficult to buy
guns?
More Reality
It is my opinion that the problem is systemic. The US
society has developed into a media circus. The media controls the politics of
the nation. They decide which candidates to promote and support, which issues
are the most crucial, which political ideology is paramount, which candidate
won the debate and every other truth society should accept.
The media promotes controversy, presents little truth,
relentlessly publicizes all evil deeds, and sells ads. They call it ‘Freedom of
the Press’.
Bullying is tolerated. There is no real and severe
consequence for those individuals or groups of peers who torment others who are
less clever, less attractive, less ‘hip’, more vulnerable or inflicted with any
kind of obvious blemish or defect.
Many in this society grow up disillusioned and confused with little or
no self-esteem. What is being done to eradicate this problem? The answer is
VERY LITTLE!
Picture a reclusive, very intelligent individual with no sense of self worth. He comes
from a broken home and lives with a mother who is fond of guns and collects them.. He is not handsome or a ‘hunk’. He has
few friends. He spends much time alone playing violent video games that may have desensitized
him towards the taking of a human life. He sees the media glorify the killing
of a terrorist by Navy Seals. (I cheered lustily as well.) He sees dead infants
in the arms of grieving fathers in Syria. He sees rioting in Egypt and death in
Libya. He learned in history class about the atrocities committed by the Nazis.
He reads about the Neo Nazis in his country who admire Hitler.
A SOCIETY OF GUNS, KILLING, BULLIES, AN IRRESPONSIBLE,
IRREPRESSABLE MEDIA AND A WORLD GOING TO ROT; ALL AT HIS FINGERTIPS.
Will Bronco Bama come riding to the rescue on his trusty Pinto Pony 'Yessweecan'?
QUESTION: Where
have all the flowers gone? …. When will
they ever learn?
QUOTE: “The media's the most powerful
entity on earth. They have the power to make the innocent guilty and to make
the guilty innocent, and that's power. Because they control the minds of the
masses.” -Malcom X
LARELS TO: The late John
Lennon…….”IMAGINE”
CLIP OF THE WEEK:
JOHN WAYNE: "You might be afraid, but you still have to saddle up."
3 comments:
Perhaps.
This is the stupidest blog yet.
I wish M Kennedy would leave some constructive criticism rather than this inane attack!
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