It’s Time to Re-establish Our Morals

By Joan S. Peck

Everyone in America is scrambling to re-establish their morals and code of living after what we’ve seen these past few months regarding political events and the abhorrent behavior of some in power. As we become increasingly exposed to distasteful and unkind behavior from others, we must self-examine and confirm who we are, our beliefs, and how we want to live going forward, especially if we are to live with any kind of happiness.

Recent events have been especially trying for those of us who have lived for more than 60 years. What we see and hear today is disturbing and so different from what we grew up with—the softer times—when we showed respect for our elders, neighbors, and the authority of the police and teachers, to name a few. For years, we have seen the wearing away of the past ways of living with others, observing common courtesy, and a sense of responsibility for those less fortunate than us.

Today, the idea of anyone finding fault with a child’s behavior has the parent rushing to defend the child and themselves for being less than perfect…and the blame game begins rather than taking on responsibility for their actions. Extend that same negative response to our top leaders, and we’ve become a society of finger-pointing and name-calling. Lies are spread—especially vicious ones—that can and have destroyed the lives of others with bullying tactics, false accusations, and the desire by the presenter to hurt others.

There is no longer the opportunity to express our feelings or opinions about anything without enduring hurtful negative pushback from others who disagree with us. Therefore, little discussion takes place other than defending our beliefs and stance on a subject. Without discussion, there is no meeting of the minds, meaning things end in chaos and anger.

What is the best thing to do for those who want to escape all the negativity? Some may turn to alcohol or smoking pot. However, a happier and more productive solution is to re-examine how we live our lives. We all have an inner voice that tells us whether we are living to our highest good. Remember, life is a chain of choices. We, individually, are where we are in life today because of them.

Are you aware that, according to multiple sources, the average person makes about 35,000 decisions a day? So, we have many opportunities throughout the day to correct any unkindness and not get caught up in the negativity happening today. We must not forget that we are the creators of our lives. If we want to rise above the fray of what goes on around us, we must re-establish and reconnect with our moral beliefs and practices that serve us and others well.

The choice is yours….

JOAN S. PECK is an editor and author of short stories, spiritual books, and romantic mystery novels, as well as a contributing author to several anthologies. She served as former editor-in-chief for Chic Compass magazine, an international magazine based in Las Vegas.

Joan is a writer of both non-fiction and fiction books. She first began writing in 2008 as an author of spiritual non-fiction books. Prime Threat Shattering the Power of Addiction, written with her son after he died in 2005, won a Top Shelf Book Award Nominee.