Mini Motivation #47 - Are you just conveniently hiding by behind your morals?

Don't lie and speak the truth.

Keep the peace. Keep the harmony.

Always help those in need.

Boy, aren't those good set of morals? But have you ever ask if those moral codes are situational or societal in its origins? Was it something you picked up at home when you're young? Was it something convinient just because everyone is doing it?

Fundamentally, moral values are just a set of beliefs we have internally, aligned with our internal values. Which is why you would resonate with some moral "rules" better than others. As a matter of fact, you may even question the others!

Now, what if your moral code is stopping you from doing what's right?

What if by telling the truth, you and your colleagues will get fired?

What if by keeping the peace, you're ignoring the growing problem?

What if you're helping those perceived to be in need, but in fact, they could be using that as a privilege to freeload of the goodwill of others?

Sometimes you have to lie for the truth to emerge.

Sometimes you have to take lives to save more.

Sometimes you have to refrain from helping, so their survival instinct will force them into states of resourcefulness.

My Master always said,

Principles are man made. Confuse them not with universal truth. Use your wisdom, doubt your beliefs, and do what's right.

So, what's the real origin of your moral values?

Mini Motivation is my own daily strategy to inspire myself. Mostly 3 minute reads.

From Motivation, we gain Inspiration. From Inspiration, we achieve Momentum. And the rest, they say, is history.

Hope it helps nudge you a bit too in the right direction.

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