There is much imbalance in the attitude of children and youths as regards their approach to work, to make meaningful contributions, to make progressive efforts, and to excel in what they do. Excellence does not mean perfection. Perfection is not attainable, but one can attain excellence while chasing perfection. Excellence simply means the ability to […]
Our topics on moral instruction and character class are centred on the practical application of value, respect, feelings, manners, courtesy, being civilized, cultured, nice, and humble towards others. These are behaviours that are socially good and acceptable amongst individuals in a society. Politeness finds its meaning in each of the above listed behaviours. Politeness is […]
Empathy in a layman’s language is the ability to understand others and show compassion towards them. It is one of the core principles of moral values because it has to do with the understanding and sensitivity needed to make moral decisions. It triggers the ability to feel what another person is experiencing from within and […]
Let us begin with this question; as a parent, are you raising responsible children? Are your adolescent children able to take responsibility for their actions? Do they have enough skills and knowledge required to make reasonable decisions? Do you think they will be responsible enough to live life independently and successfully when the time comes? […]
Sacrifice is as old as man and nature. Nature nourishes itself through sacrifice, when lower forms of existence give up their lives for the good of higher forms. When we give up what we value for the sake of others, we have made a sacrifice. Sacrifice in the context of this article is not the […]
Our mind is always in conflict with our ‘shoulds’ and our ‘wants’, and self-control is the blend between them. Self-control is one the greatest traits anybody can have and a core aspect of character formation. Self-control is the ability to regulate emotions, impulses, or behaviours for a desirable outcome. Some people are born with the […]
Cynthis Ozick wrote, “we often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.”Life without gratitude is worthless. Gratitude is at the core of every aspect of our life, in our socio-economic, political, and religious world. Even in our spiritual life, gratefulness is in every spiritual tradition. The importance of gratitude in life […]