Yesterday, I said that we all have a clear idea of the
virtues that should define the ideal human being: honesty, tolerance,
solidarity, simplicity, joy… I also argued that this list should include
certain virtues that carry an undeserved bad reputation—like “being blunt,”
which we discussed yesterday. Today, I’m turning to another one: “being
shameless.” Yes, “being shameless” is a virtue. As the word itself
suggests, a “shameless” person is someone without shame. And here’s the thing:
lacking shame is a virtue that reflects a strong personality and a steadfast
commitment to one’s own principles and beliefs. A person who feels shame is weak, insecure, timid,
fearful, tormented… Doesn’t that sound like a list of flaws? That’s exactly why
I’m calling for “shamelessness” to be recognized as a virtue. None of us should
feel ashamed of who we are, of showing ourselves as we truly feel, of accepting
the things we do, or of facing the consequences of our actions. Because you can
be shameless and still own up to your mistakes—without shame. The world is overrun by “political correctness,” and
people are afraid to step outside its bounds. Come on! Let’s not be ashamed of
being ourselves—let’s walk with our heads held high as true shameless souls! I’m
advocating for it right here.
An enthralling
story of love, friendship and honor in the Olympic Games (2,600 years ago) “Life debt” (Vicente Fisac, Amazon): https://a.co/d/hono34C
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