This is an article I wrote in 2003 and would like to share it.
Been aware and conscious of ones surroundings is an attribute that adds luster to life and existence as a whole. Steps and actions are taken in accordance to ones level of knowledge. This prompts a reasoning of what should be. Hence, the word “literacy” would mean something like "knowledge of what is and what should be” Is this simple enough?
One in tune with idea, knowledge or appropriate information can only carry out actions, deeds or thoughts predicated on the ideals of modern reasoning. Literacy may not necessarily mean “a state of acquired papers” to show or serve as a testimonial of the number of years spent in acquiring such skills. At best, it would mean the exhibition of the character befitting of one with such a skills and its proficient usage for the positive development of the society. Having been found worthy in both character and learning, an individual may be certified literate, the number of years spent to or acquire the skills or learn to conform in character not withstanding.
Traditions and self-fashioned culture of “it does not matter” or “I don’t care” are little foxes that could spoil the yard of literacy if permitted to play around the fences of our mind. Doing it our own ways a’ times leave us inconsiderate of other people’s rights. Truth is, most of the time, we prefer things done our ways, why then is it difficult to sacrifice, doing for others what we would like them do unto us?
The difference between literacy and illiteracy is only a thin line, just a slight tilt and you are out of line, watch out!
Been aware and conscious of ones surroundings is an attribute that adds luster to life and existence as a whole. Steps and actions are taken in accordance to ones level of knowledge. This prompts a reasoning of what should be. Hence, the word “literacy” would mean something like "knowledge of what is and what should be” Is this simple enough?
One in tune with idea, knowledge or appropriate information can only carry out actions, deeds or thoughts predicated on the ideals of modern reasoning. Literacy may not necessarily mean “a state of acquired papers” to show or serve as a testimonial of the number of years spent in acquiring such skills. At best, it would mean the exhibition of the character befitting of one with such a skills and its proficient usage for the positive development of the society. Having been found worthy in both character and learning, an individual may be certified literate, the number of years spent to or acquire the skills or learn to conform in character not withstanding.
Traditions and self-fashioned culture of “it does not matter” or “I don’t care” are little foxes that could spoil the yard of literacy if permitted to play around the fences of our mind. Doing it our own ways a’ times leave us inconsiderate of other people’s rights. Truth is, most of the time, we prefer things done our ways, why then is it difficult to sacrifice, doing for others what we would like them do unto us?
The difference between literacy and illiteracy is only a thin line, just a slight tilt and you are out of line, watch out!
1 comment:
its good to read about lllteracy and how people can deviate and cross the thin line.its okay and fair to have knowledge and as well be certificated to back up the ldeas, that way one can confidently stand as been litrate and good.all the same the absence of pure knowledge will be seen in time and certificate will mean little in the society and the individual will be empty. keep this up , your ldeas are good.
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