I, Me, Myself! Is there any looking beyond this barrier?

Often we see how people 'manage' systems to benefit themselves, their children or their spouses. In the process they not only set an example of misusing their 'power' or 'position' but also send highly 'toxic' vibrations into the community. These signals are so malicious that theyhave the capacity to weaken institutions...and even destroy them eventually.

The individuals propogating such vibes on most occasions are so absorbed in the 'self' or the 'ego' that they simply fail to understand that by doing this action they are actually becoming the biggest enemy of their own self. This I say because the child for whom the system is being 'managed' will never realise that true happiness can only be achieved by sheer hard work and honesty. The distoring of the system prevents the child from getting the opportunity to rise to his or her true potential. I have a few examples to quote...

Children whose parents are also their teachers, coaches or trainers often can become 'victims' of this syndrome. If the parent remains a parent within the class or on the play-field then chances are that the child will 'suffer.' A boy might win a match due to a 'fixed draw' prepared by this parent who is also a tournament manager...but he is actually a 'loser' in life. The blinded 'I, Me, Myself' parent fails to understand that the real world will eventually catch up on his boy. And when that happens the child would only be pointing fingers.

So, is there a way out? Sure is. Self-Awareness. How? Each individual needs to be given the opportunity to become self aware right from childhood. This can be done by various means...the child needs to be encouraged to observe his mind...how the mind reacts to stimuli...how it feels in victory, and in defeat. Can the child be encouraged to shake hands with his opponent even after losing a match? Does he enjoy sharing his stuff? Why he likes some children and not the others? What does he like most in his parents?....and so on. As the mind observes itself through these situations, self awareness gradually evolves. This, however, is a very very slow process...time-consuming...and endless. 

As the child grows older and evolves, self awareness teaches him that to give and share is the only way forward. He then begins to identify the 'self,' the 'ego' with all that exists beyond. It is then that he begins to create systems or becomes part of institutions that work towards uprightness and integrity.

The Life Skill of Self Awareness needs to be inculcated right from childhood. For those who have missed the bus the effort needed is much more...perhaps impossible!!