Moral Compass

What guides your choices and decisions?

Morality is defined as ‘Principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong or good and bad behaviour.’

Morality principles based on ‘whose’ distinction?

Our morality is shaped during our early years. The relationships we have with our parents, siblings and friends help us find our way into doing the ‘right things’. We learn right from wrong. We learn what is permissible and what is punishable. We learn to curb our behaviours and voice, depending on the audience we have before us.

As we grow, we then are influenced by school-age friends and our teachers. We learn more about the outside world and its chaos. We begin to see more options in the realm of morals. We are introduced to the somewhat accepted ‘grey areas’ of morality as well as a bigger picture of accepted and unacceptable behaviours.

The things we read, see, and the people we hang out with will all stretch our beliefs and moral compass. We can be overwhelmed and inundated with conflicting ideas, views, perspectives and perceptions of what is moral!

Social media has created a whole new level of chaos and confusion in the realm of what is right and wrong – especially with children, the vulnerable and the trusting souls that won’t believe that there is a level of evil in this world that is beyond our comprehension. We need to create healthy boundaries & dig deep for the fortitude to stand alone at times & not get shamed, pressured and ridiculed into submission on things we know aren’t true or right.

For these reasons, it is paramount that we have strong values, strong friends, strong family and an extremely strong connection to God/Source/Prime Creator. It is so important that we know ourselves better – that we lean in to know what resonates with our hearts and souls & what offends our sensibilities in this life.

Once we discern and decide what is right and wrong, we must garner the courage to live within those morals. We must be willing to stay strong in putting up our personal moral boundaries. It’s what will keep us healthy and in alignment with our authentic souls. It will give us peace and a deeper sense of connection with all of life.

Stand true in your authenticity – stand strong in what you believe. Know what is moral and immoral. Be prepared to be challenged in your choices. Be clear, be kind and be true to yourself.