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Virtues for all Kids - Table of Contents |
Teaching Kids How to Listen to Their Conscience |
When we act for
the best resolve in a situation we are acting wisely. We are saving
time and energy that we might have had to spend in the future, trying
to justify an action or a decision that is causing some grief.
Acting wisely is the outcome of repeatedly following the prodding of
our conscience developed and refined by following the tried and true
positive code of behavior, namely, being good 'ourselves' in all
circumstances. It is important that we teach all of our children
according to their abilities to act wisely.
When we are tempted to take more than our share from the candy box, it
is our conscience that causes us to pause. Our conscience speaks to us
via our bodily signs of physical comfort, or discomfort.
If we feel our cheeks heat up, or our pulse race a bit, we are getting
the sign that we should reconsider our actions, in fact, if we ever do
hesitate physically, we should back off. When an action is right for
us, we do not hesitate, because our body remains relaxed as we move
forward spontaneously.
'Jiminy Cricket', from the Disney movie, 'Pinnochio' sang: "Give a
little whistle, give a little whistle, and always let your conscience
be your guide."
That period of giving a little whistle is telling us to consider, then
reconsider, before acting. If we are feeling the least bit
uncomfortable in our body, our conscience is doing its job of letting
us know that what we are about to do may not be right at all for us or
someone else.
Acting wisely equals acting from our state of bodily comfort. Acting
wisely means setting aside plans causing us physical unrest. Harmony
and happiness are preserved, once again by following our prodding of
conscience.
In summary, we know we are following our conscience when we feel
comfortable with what we want to do without second guessing. Our mind
is calm and body relaxed thinking about the planned action. We are more
likely to go forward with a positive attitude with what is right for
us. Our intended action will not harm ourselves or anyone else.
By teaching our children how to act wisely, by following their conscience, we save them some of the grief of raw trial and error.
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