Four single words that have to do with our every day life… who hasn’t ever felt remorse because of something we did or didn’t do? Do we shoulder the blame for what we did or didn’t do? Are we conscious of our acts? Do we assume responsibilities?
This time, the chapter has many topics to talk about, but I’m going to reflect on some quotes that called my attention.
When we talk about blames, sometimes we behave in two different ways: if it is something that has gotten a positive result, we are the first that sing our praises, and we expect everybody to congratulate us. In this example, we don’t call it “blame” but we say, “it thanks to me”.
If it is something that has showed a negative result, we sometimes tend to put the blame on somebody because we don’t want to assume the responsibility of feeling like failers.
It is not from our parents or friends but our own responsibility to live a good life. A person who is reponsible from his/her beahviour is conscious of his/her real freedom, that is to say, he is able to take decisions for his/her own.
What is really important is to know that, from here on, if you take responsibilities, you’ll build up your identity and develop your personality. Every decision will leave a mark on your life or on others.
If you are used to behave well, it will be difficult to behave in the other way about, and vice versa. For example, if you are not used to tell lies, you will be very dissapointed with yourself because it doesn’t really show the way you are and besides, it will go against your feelings.
This time, the chapter has many topics to talk about, but I’m going to reflect on some quotes that called my attention.
When we talk about blames, sometimes we behave in two different ways: if it is something that has gotten a positive result, we are the first that sing our praises, and we expect everybody to congratulate us. In this example, we don’t call it “blame” but we say, “it thanks to me”.
If it is something that has showed a negative result, we sometimes tend to put the blame on somebody because we don’t want to assume the responsibility of feeling like failers.
It is not from our parents or friends but our own responsibility to live a good life. A person who is reponsible from his/her beahviour is conscious of his/her real freedom, that is to say, he is able to take decisions for his/her own.
What is really important is to know that, from here on, if you take responsibilities, you’ll build up your identity and develop your personality. Every decision will leave a mark on your life or on others.
If you are used to behave well, it will be difficult to behave in the other way about, and vice versa. For example, if you are not used to tell lies, you will be very dissapointed with yourself because it doesn’t really show the way you are and besides, it will go against your feelings.
DON'T BE AFRAID OF TAKING RESPONSIBLITIES, IT WILL HELP YOU GROW...
3 comments:
I really like it when you say "A person who is responsible for their behaviour is aware of their real freedom", Giyo.
How can you help your students develop a sense of "responsibility without blame" (so to put it)?
I also meant to ask you: what do you mean by "used to behaving well"?
Warm hug,
Gladys
Hi Gladys!
I think that if my students are sure what is good for them and they are aware of the consequences, they won't be afraid of feeling sorry for what they do.
When I meant "used to behaving well", I wanted to say to do something that doesn't go against their feelings, situations in which they have already learned by experience what is good or bad for them, will help them to know what is convinient when making desicions...what do you think?
kisses!
I see your point, Giyo, but do we ever get to know for certain what's good for us? Can life get that predictable? Maybe it's just I haven't reached that point yet... it'd certainly make my days easier, but a lot less worth living! :-P
Warmly,
Gladys
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