From a very young age, we are taught one thing. "Human beings are social animals." This is very true. From the age of the hunters to the age of technology and development today, what we can see is settlements and communities and societies.
But if you think about it, what exactly is a society? The definition varies from person to person because society is a large umbrella term that not only includes people, it includes customs, culture and traditions as well. As a member of a certain society, you and me, we are expected to conduct ourselves in certain ways.
During the time of ancient civilisations, man reached for innovation because of an era of peace and need. When new developments were made, we had enough courage to try it out before putting up a label or a judgement. When exactly did all of it go wrong?
In today's time, it is clear that the major thing that any society lacks, whether it's a western liberal society or an eastern, more orthodox society, most of the humans lack acceptance. They refuse to accept new ideas and change. Simply because they do not know about it yet. Now, this goes both ways because the acceptance lacks not only on the outside, but on the inside as well. We are too scared to accept our own beliefs and thoughts which creates a vicious cycle of emotions such as envy, greed and leads to the lack of courage.
Acceptance is the key to have a progressive society. As humans, it is out first and foremost duty to accept and adapt to circumstances.
Taking note on the direction that the society is going on in right now, I pray that we find the courage to finally accept, both within and without.
But if you think about it, what exactly is a society? The definition varies from person to person because society is a large umbrella term that not only includes people, it includes customs, culture and traditions as well. As a member of a certain society, you and me, we are expected to conduct ourselves in certain ways.
During the time of ancient civilisations, man reached for innovation because of an era of peace and need. When new developments were made, we had enough courage to try it out before putting up a label or a judgement. When exactly did all of it go wrong?
In today's time, it is clear that the major thing that any society lacks, whether it's a western liberal society or an eastern, more orthodox society, most of the humans lack acceptance. They refuse to accept new ideas and change. Simply because they do not know about it yet. Now, this goes both ways because the acceptance lacks not only on the outside, but on the inside as well. We are too scared to accept our own beliefs and thoughts which creates a vicious cycle of emotions such as envy, greed and leads to the lack of courage.
Acceptance is the key to have a progressive society. As humans, it is out first and foremost duty to accept and adapt to circumstances.
Taking note on the direction that the society is going on in right now, I pray that we find the courage to finally accept, both within and without.
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