By: Maurice Goins
The relevance of an individual’s personal presence is imperative now more than ever. With this generation’s wave of social media sites the potential to permanently discredit ones’ self is immense. It is extremely important to hold one’s self in high esteem and to uphold some sort of moral standing in order to progress ones network and interpersonal skills due to the ability to relate and find common ground with unfamiliar situations. Though, according to Deepak Chopra’s Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, an outside opinion of an individual is none of that individual’s business and, therefore, inconsequential, we must maintain a positive public image in order to continue to thrive and grow in any realm. Below, a link of excerpts from Chopra’s audio book has been provided.
In doing this, we assert that we are optimistic about the things to come and, though ones opinion may not necessarily matter, we at least listen and take heed of the message given. If irrelevant or negative- completely disregard. Nonetheless, preserving a positive image and outlook will undoubtedly be absorbed by those around you and hopefully promote a positive moral fiber which would certainly be absorbed or, at the least acknowledged as well. The more individuals that take the initiative to do right under consistent basis and regard others in as high esteem as they themselves would like to be perceived, than more persons would themselves pay those mannerisms and actions to another, ultimately creating a chain reaction, uplifting an entire community and, eventually, the world. Mimi Leder’s Pay it Forward embodied this concept:
If we could instill this belief in just three people, we could change their lives exponentially. To give back to the extent that it is life changing for someone must be a life changing experience in and of itself. We must dare ourselves to lead the progression of a new forward thinking generation of enlightened persons who challenge one another to be great and collaborate together towards the betterment of one another. The 1989 classic Lean on Me is a perfect example of the promotion of unity and brotherhood, despite Mr. Freeman’s unorthodox methods.
So I now challenge you, my fellow students. Truly examine the strength of your intrapersonal skills and interpersonal dealings with others and question if they could not be better. Question if you could not assist another just as easily as you choose not to assist them. If the answer is yes, put forth the extra effort to potentially enrich the lives of others. I guarantee you to realize the ultimate enriching of your own life in addition to the irreplaceable experience and wisdom you would have taken from your dealings as well.
GREAT POST! I agree especially with the first line "The relevance of an individual’s personal presence is imperative now more than ever." Social Networks are allowing people to create alternate personas that are in most cases not authentic representations. However, I don't completely agree with the statement regarding others opinions, "If irrelevant or negative- completely disregard." As eager as we are to hear good news we need to be comfortable with constructive criticism. Through the use of discernment, we should listen and decide what issues we truly can improve rather than disregard it just because it's not what we want to hear. All in all, amazing post!
ReplyDeleteThis post was extremely enlightening. As mentioned in the post it is increasingly easy to get lost in the "mix" of the growing population. The idea of globalization is continuously shrinking the world and the idea of individuality. It is important however for individual to realize his or her self worth. It really only takes one person to start a movement. Once everyone realizes that in the world this planet will be a completely different place.
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