Young People are Like Wet Mud! We can make them Great!! Rev. Fr. Alwyn D’Souza
I’m sitting near the Lobos Riverview in Mangalore, surrounded by natural beauty. Young people, like wet mud, are flexible and open to new realities. They’re at the edge of the paradigm, ready to jump into the emerging new world.
Stephen Covey’s “Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” highlights the rat race of speed. Young people are caught up in unrealistic speed, forgetting direction. Speed and steadiness are needed, not just rushing without a clear roadmap.
Today’s world values instant gratification, but we mustn’t lose direction. Values are caught, not taught. Mentorship and reference persons with strong value systems can guide us.
Practicing values like truthfulness may seem challenging, but it leads to genuine success. A simple lifestyle diminishes stress, anxiety, and promotes healthy living.
The Bible’s parable of the sower teaches us that evil may thrive temporarily, but good ultimately prevails. Evil has its own built-in destruction and collapses under its own weight.
Key takeaways:
- Embrace flexibility and openness to new realities.
- Balance speed with direction and clear goals.
- Prioritize values and mentorship.
- Live with dignity and integrity.
- Focus on lasting happiness, joy, and peaceful living.
