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Preparedness for a tough life is the foundation for achievement. Very many great men from humble backgrounds rose to high levels of performance precisely because they adopted the tough path.
History reveals that when social order collapses, people instinctively rally behind a ‘Strongman,’ hoping for security. But today’s interconnected world demands ethical leadership and the power of intellectual communities to guide societies through the storm.
From Mary hastening to help her cousin Elizabeth to Joan of Arc plunging into the defense of her people, women have always been on the frontline serving the common cause. Taking the initiative is leadership.
We belong to each other. We must not act as though we have no resources and energies to count on. Our intellectual heritages and spiritual traditions provide enormous valuable assets on which we can build. We are not helpless.
Pope Francis’ “frontier vision” enables him to view reality from the outskirts, not from the center, from the point of view of individuals and communities struggling to eke out a human existence and straining to live their Christian lives.
In a world marred by wars, violence, and deep-rooted divisions, Pope Francis and other thought leaders urge a shift towards moral leadership and selflessness to heal our fractured societies and promote the common good.
Being ordinary is the ability to reduce the complicated to the simple. This norm can be applied to spirituality as well. When we climb a hill to see a sick person or cross a tumultuous river to bring relief after a natural disaster, we are living by the spirituality of being ordinary.
The benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) are undeniable. However, there is a concern that these tools can be used for disinformation, domination, and exploitation. Therefore, there is a need for self-regulation that includes norms to protect and benefit humanity.
Sustainable development should focus on the needs of people and communities and involve them in the endeavor. The effort towards sustainability has to be holistic, involving social, spiritual, moral, and environmental consciousness and resources.
In today’s world, we need bridge-builders who possess a broad perspective, listen attentively, and advocate for a multi-disciplinary approach in engaging with diverse perspectives.
