Chivalry is dead

I know I've covered this topic somewhat already in a previous post but I thought I would go into more detail. As I noted before I have been seeing an increase in hyprocrisy and a decrease in decency lately. It seems as though people just don't care about how they treat others anymore. And unless there's some sort of personal gain they're are not interested in helping out with anything. Along with this, the beliefs and principles that most once held dear are fading away. A large part of the population now chooses comfort over virtue. I guess the old saying that "Chivalry is dead" is true.

I find it amazing that most Americans have nothing that they hold steadfastly to, besides self profit. How is it that people can lack the very stuff that this country was founded on? Principles, beliefs, and honor are dying each day; this is degrading society. Without these aspects of humanity we are nothing, life is too impersonal then. The more we lack them, the more we lack the material that bonds us all together. And a mediocre life will be lived instead of an extraordinary one. When people always keep their word and have a sense of honor this makes them trustworthy and reliable. In turn, this keeps the world organized and on an even keel. If all men possessed these most important aspects even your most despised adversary could be trusted. For they would have the decency to play by the rules. But when these traits are absent chaos ensues and you will have to watch your back 24/7.

I don't see the difficulty in gaining some principles and ultimately keeping them. There is some sacrifice involved, but just remember that others will be sacrificing as well. So in the long run it benefits both parties. This is much better than being greedy, for the results of greed often cause double the amount of pain that principles would ever create. Even if a great amount of pain is caused by holding onto beliefs at least a sense of dignity prevails. In my opinion this is 100% more important than being comfortable and undignified.

My advice to people that want to improve their lives is to gain principles or reinforce those that they already possess. The rewards that are constantly reaped from them are so much sweeter than those gotten from ill derived ways of life. Become a "Yes Man".... sort of. If you have seen the movie with that title then you know that Jim Carrey becomes one and says "Yes" to everything be it good or bad. I'm not suggesting anything that drastic, what I am saying though is to say Yes to everything that you have already previously agreed to do. Keep your word always! You may be asking youself why should I do this if no one else does? My answer to this is: be the better person, having these qualities not only makes a person incredibly trustworthy but noble and respected as well. Who can say say something truly bad about one that only does what is right? Hopefully when enough people heed this advice the quote "Chivalry is dead" can be proved false and the new saying "Chivalry is very much alive" can be elevated to its rightful position.