Posted on Jun 18, 2015
Does Living by a Strong Moral Compass Give You a Better Life?
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I am curious. The folks I know who did not ride the high ground had miserable lives. Is this more motivation for living a good life?
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YES!
I have done both. I am not proud of that but I am honest about it. I thought about it, hard...and a long time ago I came to the conclusion that when it is all said and done, when My Children are standing there on the day that my funeral takes place. What will be the legacy that I leave to my children? Will I leave them a good name that they can be proud of?
Whether your moral codes comes from a Faith Conversion, as mine did or from a values set inspired by a parent or role model, having a personal Moral Compass adds to the richness of life. You are less likely to have family and children problems, problems with the law and so forth.
Yes, it is a shame to see only a few people at a grave side, and then to realize that they are the grave diggers.
We each and everyone will influence those around us daily. Make that influence be positive and part of the solution to societies ills. I can not change anyone but me, I can not control anyone but me, and I prefer to be part of the solution.
I have done both. I am not proud of that but I am honest about it. I thought about it, hard...and a long time ago I came to the conclusion that when it is all said and done, when My Children are standing there on the day that my funeral takes place. What will be the legacy that I leave to my children? Will I leave them a good name that they can be proud of?
Whether your moral codes comes from a Faith Conversion, as mine did or from a values set inspired by a parent or role model, having a personal Moral Compass adds to the richness of life. You are less likely to have family and children problems, problems with the law and so forth.
Yes, it is a shame to see only a few people at a grave side, and then to realize that they are the grave diggers.
We each and everyone will influence those around us daily. Make that influence be positive and part of the solution to societies ills. I can not change anyone but me, I can not control anyone but me, and I prefer to be part of the solution.
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You may or may not end up with a better life then most other people but at least you know that you lived your life right.
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I generally think so, but it leaves you in painfully small exclusive group.
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SFC Jonathan Surprise
I don't think it's that bad; based on my 22 years of experience, it seems that most are very willing to outright ignore their compass if it has the potential for advancement or an advantage over others of some sort. I've also worked with those whose compasses were were so strong that they did their four years and left because they disagreed with the rank structure (perceived lack of respect for age) and the military culture. You'll pick on example A and B very quickly. BLUF: A strong moral compass will keep you from having to do multiple azimuth checks and receiving operator head space and timing calibrations; eventually you'll become the guy everyone sees for Ethics and personal issues.
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