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Monday, December 1, 2008
A friend of Conscience Okay, I officially lost my voice. Lately, I've been pondering on the topic of "conscience". Conscience is the inner sense of what is right or wrong in one's conduct or motives, impelling one toward right action and follow the dictates of conscience. It is also the complex of ethical and moral principles that controls or inhibits the actions or thoughts of an individual. (dictionary.com) I thought that there are 3 levels of conscience. The shallowest level is the recognition of what is morally right and wrong. In simpler terms, the ability to differentiate right from wrong. The 2nd and 3rd level is to do with the action part, after recognizing what's right and wrong. The 2nd level is when we avoid certain actions because we recognize that it is wrong. That itself is an act contributing to general righteousness. The 3rd level is to be able to act constructively upon the right things. The 3rd level is difficult for most of us. Indeed, we strive to do the right things all the time so as to face our conscience and become better people. but definitely there will be times when we are tempted to compromise on our conscience. In terms of the amount of effort needed, the pyramid of Conscience is going to be an inverted one. Level 3 seems limitless, boundless, and as high as the sky can go. That's why many will rather give up and stick to level 2 all their lives. The abiliy to recognize what's right and to avoid wrongdoings is enough to survive the realities of the world today. Right? As the world gets more and more corrupt, it seems that if you have a level 2 conscience, you are already considered a very good person! But I think otherwise. The fact that the world is growing more corrupt shouldn't be an excuse for us to be stuck at level 2. I personally feel that many people, especially Singaporeans, have that kind of mindset. Just look after yourself, don't do illegal things can already; don't try to be smart alec as you will get yourself into more trouble; got extra money give to flag days, no money don't bother to do charitable works. Do as you're told - no more no less - just enough to make your face look good. Sounds familiar? It's a very sad case of an ugly Singaporean. And I don't want to be classified as one of those people. My wish is to see more budding social entrepreneurs. Including myself. I want to help the down and out more. I want to meet needs more. I want to be part of something that I'm convicted about. I want to be a new Singaporean. I want to be best friends with Conscience. And I'm working hard on this friendship. :) Labels: contemplative 8:10 PM
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