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Being a Good Human Being
Humankind is a species, an individual, living among the creations of God. A human being, a cultural-bearing individual or human being, or a being who bears the indelible imprint of his human personality. In any culture, civilization, or society, the concept of a human being is considered sacred. It plays a major role in shaping the ethical and spiritual life of a society. The concepts of morality, righteousness, and truth are conceived, developed, maintained, and supported by human beings.
The human being is a unique individual existing in the here and now, with all of the varying human qualities that come with us regardless of our race, color, creed, or gender; and with all our diverse capacities for loving and sharing. All of these human qualities-competitiveness, creativity, empathy, generosity, truth, justice, kindness, and compassion have their own distinct place in the life of a human being. Thus, it is the human being's responsibility to respect, nurture and use them to improve their quality of life.
When the desired mindset is cultivated and owned, the person develops a sense of himself as well as his abilities. He knows he is valuable, special, and deserving of rights and opportunities. These rights become his birthright. He values his person as well as his abilities; and works hard to achieve them.
Being a good human being is a valuable quality: vital to the real success of any operation, important to preserve order, and maintaining a stable society. The concept of a person as a valuable quality is inherent in all religions, philosophies, ethics, public policies, etc. The only exception here would be when a person is regarded as less valuable or precious e.g., economic inferiority by his society or the society he lives in. For example, in certain societies and cultures, inferior classes are considered inferior, and so they are forced to work in the streets or at the bottom of the pyramid. In other societies, people are valued by their capabilities, not by their potential which they have no hope of ever satisfying.
Courage is a valuable quality. It is the ability to face unpleasant or unexpected situations. It is the power to persist where others might fail or are fleeing from. For example, it is the courage to stand up against discrimination or violence. It is the ability to face unpleasant conditions and remain calm. On the whole, these five human qualities are essential to a person; and all of them are valuable for the quality of life that we experience.
The concepts of worth, equity, and courage are the basic moral foundation of society since these values shape the basic decision-making instruments such as the money and currency, and the basic user experiences i.e. the money flow and consumer confidence. All these concepts can be understood by looking at the meaning of "worth," "equity," and "charity." We value something only if it has a positive financial return for us. We value equity only if the returns are positive and adequate for us to live comfortably. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, we value courage primarily because it is a valuable quality that helps us overcome obstacles and face unpleasant or unexpected situations.
The concept of the mind as an engine that drives the body is central to psychology. The desired mindset is one in which the five human qualities of courage, equity, respect, patience, and understanding are all available and easily accessible. In order to achieve this desired mindset, it is important to build a personal infrastructure - a strong support structure that helps you to acquire and maintain your mental strength and vision. The better your personal infrastructure, the more likely you are to achieve your goals. The right mindset is essential to the learning process, and the more readily you can learn the right mental tools and attitude, the more quickly and efficiently you will learn how to use those tools to your benefit.
In summary: "The definition of the good has nothing to do with the good that is seen, heard, and experienced, but instead with the power of the will to act." Albert Einstein was right! The "right" of the "will" to act has everything to do with "the human personality, its ability to act on its own behalf, and its capacity to overcome obstacles." Let's face it, human nature is awesome, and we owe it to ourselves and to each other to master it!
References
Needleman, Jacob. Why Can’t We be good? New York: Penguin Group US, 2007. Print.
Gelvin, Michael. The Risk of Being: What it Means to be Good and Bad. New York: Penn State Press, 1997. Print.
Dastagir, Alia E. "Are You a Good Person? Morality Experts Say This Is How to Find Out.†USA Today, Gannet Satellite Information Network, 21 Dec. 2018,
