Shame And Shamelessness

Hello community members! It's been a while writing on here, I have been really occupied lately with a lot of tasks that has obviously overwhelmed me. however I'm really excited to drop my thoughts on this subject matter.

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While contemplating on this topic i decided to inquire what the meaning of shame and shamelessness is, and this is what i got.

Shame is the capacity to be ashamed, inhibiting one from brazen behaviour; due regard for one's own moral conduct and how one is perceived by others; restraint, moderation, decency. (English dictionary)

Shamelessness refers to a lack of restraint, modesty, or moral concern, characterized by a brazen disregard for social norms, conventions, and the feelings of others. (Meta Ai)

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Have you ever heard the phrase " have some shame"?. This statement is often uttered to caution an individual following an unacceptable display of character, behaviour or attitude that seem to disregard moral conduct. Shame and shamelessness in itself may seem like a bad word but in the context of this discourse one has to have both shame and shamelessness.

By having shame i mean having boundaries and exercising restraints, by reason of who you are, where you come from, and what You represent. There are places you can't go, things you don't do, words you don't say and substance you don't take, things you don't involve yourself with, not because those doing it are bad and terrible people but because you have principles and standards. And this principle and standards will set you apart in the long run. People who have boundaries and who uphold high moral standards often seem to be at a disadvantage, when everyone else is cutting corners and seemed to be ten steps ahead, you choose to build momentum and follow due process, when everyone else is going with the flow, you choose to be deviant. They call you "mumu" (foolish), that you are not sharp but then you know that what it takes to arrive at a glorious destiny takes pain and sacrifice, scars and many sleepless nights. For the sake of your future and many who will benefit from your rising, please have some shame.

Shamelessness on the other hand (speaking from a perspective of positivity) means being dogged and unapologetic about what you believe in, taking calculated risks and going the extra mile to get things done without seeking anybody's validation. shameless people will drop pride and ego and submit themselves to training and mentorship from their superiors. shameless people are not scared of being isolated and tagged "fools" because of their moral conduct. Only shameless people will endure torture and ridicule. Albert Einstein for Instance was laughed at for his wild ideas and theories in physics, regardless he silenced all the noises and unsolicited opinions meant to break his spirit and tarried consistently in what he believed in. His shamelessness led to many discoveries hence pioneering the concept of space and time.

Have some shame, on the other hand be shameless. Possess both qualities as you go about your daily lives and use it accordingly. l hope I'm able to encourage someone not to give up just yet.