As Magna Sententia examines the rigidity of traditionalism and feminism, it reveals the flaws that continue to push our society in a failing direction. It also provides a workable vision of how both men and women can create a world in which each enjoys political, professional, and personal equality.
Magna Sententia is a value system that provides practical, straightforward tools with which we can create better, healthier, more joyful lives.
With real-life examples and timeless advice, the Axioms of Magna Sententia provide a road map for life that will lead us into right human relations, regardless of our religions and backgrounds. Such success begins with taking a close look at our behaviors to realize what kind of an environment we are creating. No matter how we are treated, it is vital that we hold ourselves to a high standard of behavior. This is Magna Sententia.
Magna Sententia addresses
* how we can eradicate the rudeness, crudeness, and animosity that pervade our society
* how we can learn to honor our limitations, set attainable goals, and work to achieve them
* how we can rid our lives of relationships that cause resentment, pain, and stress
* how we can raise children of character and instill in them the value of education and a work ethic
* how we can become the directors of our homes and establish close relationships with our children, as we teach them the values of compassion, empathy, generosity, gratitude, honesty, integrity, and loyalty.
The Life And Relationships You Want. The Society We Need.
Excerpt from Magna Sententia: The Logical Cure for Our Society
Many people today have an inflated sense of self that verges on absurd. This harmful phenomenon is often the result of the pervasive “everyone gets a gold star” mentality that has severely damaged an entire generation and is literally ruining more children every day. Based on this philosophy, everyone must be equally acknowledged, no matter who they are or what they do: Resident benchwarmers receive a trophy at the end of the season. Valedictorians are not honored for fear of hurting their fellow students’ self-esteem. Children are passed through school without learning required skills because failing them or holding them back would permanently damage their self-concept.
Ironically, the “everybody gets a gold star” mentality does not even accomplish its intended goal. Give out all the gold stars you want to, but it will not change the fact that some people really are more attractive, intelligent, and talented than others, and everybody knows it. It is futile and damaging to pretend that everyone is the same since an inflated sense of self that denies the obvious destroys credibility. In addition, if everyone is special, then no one is special. This promotes mediocrity and kills the incentive to work hard developing the positive traits that distinguish one individual from another.
All of us cannot be special for identical reasons or at identical times, and not everyone is special. Being a friend to yourself means liking yourself, even if you are not the best at anything. You do not have to be special to be a kind, thoughtful, and loving human being. Furthermore, kind, thoughtful, and loving human beings are much more valuable to society than individuals who believe they are special when they are not. Like yourself for who you are: Find what you are good at or enjoy, and refrain from comparing yourself to others and their accomplishments. Try, even if you fail, as failure is okay, even when everyone else succeeds. If you do not give up, you will gain strength and learn persistence.
On the other hand, individuals are special for numerous reasons: There are athletes who have abilities second to none, scholars whose works are timeless and without equal, and musicians who fill up stadiums with tens of thousands of fans. Then again, it could be argued that all people are special in their own way: Your grandmother may bake the most delicious cinnamon rolls you have ever tasted, and your neighbor may have a green thumb that puts his garden in a class by itself. Unique attributes and abilities make people special, but only in their area of expertise and only to those who appreciate their particular qualities.
A true friend tells you as it is, and speaking as true friends, even if you are special, you are really not that special. This is not meant to be offensive; rather, it is meant as a reality check. No one is really that special, particularly in the big scheme of things. Everyone dies, the world keeps turning, and time marches on. Regardless of an individual’s appearance, wealth, accomplishments, talents, or abilities, he or she does not have the right to demand preferential treatment or treat others poorly. It is nauseating to watch famous personalities who believe that they are above the law, that they are better than everyone, and that others should consider themselves lucky just to be in their presence.
According to Magna Sententia, a friendship is worthless if it is not genuine, even your friendship with yourself. Make sure your perception of yourself is realistic, remembering that you do not have to be special at anything to be an asset to yourself, the people in your life, and society. Learn to enjoy you without the burden of continuously comparing yourself to others. Treating yourself respectfully means accepting who you are and who you are not.
About Anna and Ellie Sherise
Anna and Ellie Sherise are mother and daughter, representing two very different generations in their ideas and writing. Anna grew up during the feminist movement of the 1960’s while Ellie enjoyed its benefits and contended with its ill-effects. Together, they have watched people struggle with where they belong and what society expects from them.
Utilizing their vast personal experience and their backgrounds in business, mathematics, and biology, Anna and Ellie developed Magna Sententia over many years with the goal of improving our society.
