Analyze/According to the philosophy of nature of Jean Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) with regard in particular to the goodness of Men, he says that he “is born naturally good and happy and that it is society which corrupts and makes him unhappy. » In other words, society perverts good morals. However, it is not a question of resigning oneself to a set of realities which have the capacity to hinder a desire to do well, but of being faithful to one's principles in a world of multiple influences, where the poor quality of systems of governance favours the resurgence of scandalous acts which push one to wonder whether the value of integrity in itself has the means to resist the influences generated by the products of a set of systems corrupted by ill-intentioned individuals who see with an evil eye those who act righteously.
It turns out that it's easier to go with the flow of things, or to help further spread the genes of nonsense, than to row against the tide. Indeed, to preserve their lives and their interests, many people choose not to comment on certain subjects through incriminating comments. If some call this cowardice, these are in fact responsible reactions under the prism of guilty victimization, which is a drastic or direct consequence of the massive constraint exerted on well-intentioned individuals who, for some, evolve in a set of environments that pervert good intentions.
But even in these closed systems where the actions of the subject are influenced by what has always been to the point of becoming a pseudo-norm to respect, Men always has His freedom of action which consists quite simply with content with do what is right, instead of perpetuating disabling traditions which constitute a real obstacle to a change in mentalities which always depends primarily on each of the actors in the growth and development chain. It is therefore not only a question of what others do, but of what we concretely choose to do, to contribute to building a better world. If for some people perfection is not of this world, it is always thanks to the cumulative efforts of perfectionists that things change. And for that, you have to be a lover of a job well done. You can't just work because you have to make money. We must always work to make things evolve in the right direction, through exemplary speech and actions that are part of a logic of change so as not to, or no longer develop a taste for absurdities, to the point to become disgusting yourself.
The exemplary attitude to adopt and promote
Above the efforts of denunciation, there is the choice to have oneself an exemplary attitude which boils down to doing what we have to do well, even if the harsh realities of life sometimes push us to do the opposite. In other words, acting responsibly while remaining faithful to the righteousness of our conscience. It is in this logic that fits the “Listen First” initiative of the United Nations Organization against Drugs and Crime, which in its Super Talent sheet on the importance of integrity of 2023 specifies that demonstrate integrity “is acting with honesty and respect, being true to our values and making fair decisions, even when no one is watching. » The sheet subsequently specifies that “honesty is linked to the notion of sincerity, while integrity is an adherence to principles.”
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Remaining with integrity in an environment that has normalized pernicious acts is a challenge for all those who do not want to be emptied of this essential substance in the process of normalization of institutions, and even of conceptions distorted by a bad image reflected in society by individuals whose actions denote a certain hostility to all forms of transparency and even social rectitude. In such an atmosphere where knowing how to demonstrate offensive silence is a challenge for a society which exerts more of its means of pressure or influence through perfidious sonic resonances, remaining firm on its principles and acting in accordance with these laws which arise from our choice to be a Men of integrity despite everything, is already an essential asset.
Persevering in righteousness is a long-term activity that involves being ambitious while being content with little. Even if for some everyone has a price, that of Men of integrity is the right measure which consists for example of not using privileges in clumsy ways, or simply failing in one's obligations to serve in all honesty and integrity a group of people who, like us, need an exemplary actions, to choose true models and do everything possible to subsequently take over for more harmonious growth and development, particularly in developing countries.
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