
"It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives.
It is the one that is most adaptable to change."
CHARLES DARWIN
It is the one that is most adaptable to change."
CHARLES DARWIN
Everything changes and CIVIL-ISATION clarifies an ideal we can aim for, without prescribing a fixed ideology.
- Creating a climate of respect which does not conflict with the key principles of any faith or personal belief system.
However, in time, giving all the ‘dignity of respect’ will change society for all of us.
A civilisation amounts to the 'civil' quality of its people and 'true' democracy, where the people rule themselves.
So here are 7 ways this ethos might benefit each of us personally:
FEELING GOOD
Taking seriously the ethos of 'fundamental respect for all' makes life simpler.
We don't have to worry about judging others and can accept everyone as an equal. This feels life-enhancing and that's a really good feeling.
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MORE SELF RESPECT
MORE SELF RESPECT
Gaining a respect for all others helps us to achieve respect for ourselves.
It's sometimes easy to forget that it is all the harder to respect others if we don't respect ourself. With self-respect we can better reach our potential.
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HEALTHIER
HEALTHIER
While respecting helps us not to be judgemental, it also reduces our violence, hate and anger. Over time, these emotions can harm the body because it will struggle to ever truly relax and replenish.
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RESPECTED BY OTHERS
RESPECTED BY OTHERS
The logical progression of fundamental respect for others, is respect for all life on Earth. This promotes an inner confidence, assurance and maturity that is recognisable to others and for which they will respect us more.
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SAVE TIME BY COOPERATING BETTER
SAVE TIME BY COOPERATING BETTER
This ethos, though representing in affect a tiny change to the brain, allows us to put so much aside that is irrelevant. If we are not judging, condemning or getting angry with others, we are able to collaborate better for a mutual gain.
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FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS
FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS
Whatever our personal aims or ambitions, there is now the possibility to concentrate on the issues that concern us most. This might include helping others but equally, it might simply be about our personal ambitions.
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ACHIEVE MORE
ACHIEVE MORE
When we are clear about our intent we are able to 'act' rather than 'react'.
As people recognise a maturity within us, our person
al, neighbourhood and business relationships will be easier and our lives more fulfilled.
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" I have often, often regretted that I haven't done more direct good to our fellow creatures."
CHARLES DARWIN
" I have often, often regretted that I haven't done more direct good to our fellow creatures."
CHARLES DARWIN