Unveiling Responsibility: Are We Truly Accountable?
Responsibility, a seemingly simple concept, has crept its way into the fabric of our daily lives. From personal relationships to societal structures, the notion of responsibility governs our choices and actions. According to Joan Didion, “The willingness to accept responsibility for one’s own life is the source from which self-respect springs.” But what does it […]
Responsibility: Are We Truly Accountable?
(Part 2 of 5) Introduction Responsibility, a word we often hear, has much more to it than meets the eye. It affects how we live our lives and make choices every day. But have you ever stopped to think about what it means to be responsible? Are we living up to our responsibilities, or have […]
A Trinity of Values For a Better Society
(Part 1 of 5) Introduction: The harmonious functioning of any society depends on the interaction between responsibility, freedom, and security. These three elements are the building blocks for a peaceful and balanced community. They must function together; having one without the other is impossible. An important lesson from the July 2021 riots in South Africa […]