Every Monday, we explore a concept of Magna Sententia.
Today’s Axiom:
The Axiom Of Respect
Individuals Demonstrate Valid Behavior
By Treating Themselves And Others
Respectfully And Respecting
Only Those Who Earn It
The following is an excerpt from Magna Sententia: The Logical Cure for Our Society by Anna and Ellie Sherise:
Have A Healthy Sense Of Shame
Currently in society, there is no shame, and in fact, shame has become a dirty word. Experts advise adults not to shame children for fear of hurting their self-esteem, but the truth is, all children need their self-esteem hurt once in a while. Of course, it is irresponsible, reprehensible, and contrary to Magna Sententia to physically beat or mentally scar children; still, it is actually healthy for them to be constructively punished and shamed for behaving selfishly or disrespectfully.
All people need to be ashamed of themselves when they mistreat others or act inappropriately, yet there are many individuals who never feel badly about themselves or their behavior, even though they are mean, rude, self-centered, or insulting. It is really no wonder that children and adults are shooting up schools and places of business, as no one has been taught shame.
Self-respect is illogical unless it is warranted. Part of the Axiom of Respect is respecting only those who earn it. This applies to you as well: Only respect you if you earn it.
Real friends are honest with one another and do not permit destructive or inappropriate behavior. Do the same for yourself: If you hurt others, feel badly. If you lose your temper and speak cruelly, be ashamed. In our society, almost everyone has an excuse for his or her poor behavior. They neglect their parental responsibilities because their first husband left them with three children. They murder fellow students and teachers because they were teased in high school. They commit crimes because they had bad parents.
Moreover, certain individuals blame everything and everybody else for their own lack of success instead of putting one foot in front of the other and making a better life for themselves. In general, success is directly correlated to hard work, and people who spew jealousy over someone else’s success would be better off being quiet and trying harder. Individuals, self-help books, counselors, and other resources that attribute poor behavior to someone or something else make self-respect an illusion. People cannot truly respect themselves if they do not have a healthy sense of shame about their shortcomings and learn from their failures.

Posted by Anna & Ellie
Posted by Anna & Ellie
Posted by Anna & Ellie