It is reasonable to act against one’s principles if the general consensus requires a person to do so. Is that so? Is it really reasonable to throw one’s morals out the window to fulfill the majority’s needs? Is it necessary to deem one’s beliefs secondary to the beliefs of those around? Because it shouldn’t be. A decision isn’t always between right and wrong. No, most of the time the decision is between one’s beliefs and what they wants to do, and what they THINK those around believe in and what they THINK they want to be done. The ability to act upon one’s beliefs, without feeling pressured or guilted by other’s beliefs, should be something everybody that walks this earth has the ability to do.
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The poor man was stuck between what his occupation and upbringing wanted him to think and act on, and what his morals told him to believe and act on. A partially independent mind is one step, but without taking the next step, nothing has been achieved. 50% is not enough to be able to act independently. 100% effort and will is needed to be truly independent and acting on one’s beliefs. If 100% is given, a free mind will be present, allowing free …show more content…
Life is not about what could've been done; it's about what was done. If one chooses and acts upon their beliefs, they will have nothing to regret. If one allows their ideas and beliefs to be squandered, then they will have much to regret. Not choosing the decision they believed in may also lead to an unhappy life. If one did not act upon the opportunity of love, their life may not be as good as if they had jumped at the chance and step into the unknown. The unknown is daunting and difficult to throw oneself into, but being free can get one there, and give them the courage to try something new. Life isn’t about being safe. No, it’s about having the spirit and will for adventure and fun, and unless one stops playing it safe, they can never experience life. One must break free from pressure and prejudice to have free thoughts, beliefs, and actions, and truly experience
A person’s thoughts are the gateway to making …show more content…
The poor man was stuck between what his occupation and upbringing wanted him to think and act on, and what his morals told him to believe and act on. A partially independent mind is one step, but without taking the next step, nothing has been achieved. 50% is not enough to be able to act independently. 100% effort and will is needed to be truly independent and acting on one’s beliefs. If 100% is given, a free mind will be present, allowing free …show more content…
Life is not about what could've been done; it's about what was done. If one chooses and acts upon their beliefs, they will have nothing to regret. If one allows their ideas and beliefs to be squandered, then they will have much to regret. Not choosing the decision they believed in may also lead to an unhappy life. If one did not act upon the opportunity of love, their life may not be as good as if they had jumped at the chance and step into the unknown. The unknown is daunting and difficult to throw oneself into, but being free can get one there, and give them the courage to try something new. Life isn’t about being safe. No, it’s about having the spirit and will for adventure and fun, and unless one stops playing it safe, they can never experience life. One must break free from pressure and prejudice to have free thoughts, beliefs, and actions, and truly experience