The Power of Conscience

There is nothing far much disturbing than guilt. Be it from something you did which you should have done or something that cause pain to a another being. Recently, I have been a slave to guilt. Always asking myself why I never acted differently. Almost everybody has had such a feeling. Actually, its everyone who is human. Why am I so sure everyone has had such an encounter?

Guilt has its source much like a cause-effect relationship. As we are socialized to become social beings, the society, gives us those values that are necessary for our survival. Values such as those required for peaceful co-existence with one another: Association values.

Families as the first socializing agent make sure that we have those skills. These values are stored in the subconscious mind. We use them on a daily basis without knowing. Through punishment and reward our parents ensured that we have the best driver to steer ourselves and survive through this universe.

I view conscience to be the source of guilt. The relationship may appear blurred but from having effective conscience we are able to evaluate ourselves and act accordingly. For instance, we are able to ask for forgiveness to the victims of our undoing, we are able to adjust our behavior so as to fit. I think without effective conscience friendships would be disintegrating as soon they are formed from the reality of conflict in human relationships.

Some Christians view self conscience as the Holy Spirit or the God in a person. Call it whatever you like I think it a necessary thing for the humans and one would benefit more if it is working properly. So it is in anyone’s interest that they have an efficient one. Make your self-conscience good by cultivating good values.