Patriotism and National Pride

Sense of Pride and Patriotism Importance of Discipline and Hard work Integrity and Accountability

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It means “love of one's country.”  Stephen Nathanson (1993, 34–35) defines

patriotism as involving: Special affection for one's own country A sense of personal identification with the

country Special concern for the well-being of the

country Willingness to sacrifice to promote the

country's good

Patriotism

We can distinguish three types of patriotism, which is as follows:

Extreme Patriotism Moderate Patriotism Ethical Patriotism

This type of patriotism is extreme, but by no means extremely rare. It is adopted much too often by politicians and common citizens alike when their country's major interests are thought to be at stake.

It is reflected in the saying “our country, right or wrong,” at least on the simplest and most obvious construal of this saying. Not much needs to be said about the moral standing of this type of patriotism, as it amounts to rejection of morality. “Our country, right or wrong” cannot be right.

Extreme Patriotism

Its characterized by special concern for one’s country and compatriots, but that will not prevent one from showing concern for other countries and their inhabitants.

Moreover, this kind of patriotism allows for the possibility that under certain circumstances the concern for human beings in general will override the concern for one's country and compatriots. Such patriotism is compatible with a decent degree of humanitarianism.

Moderate patriotism

By contrast, extreme patriotism gives greater weight to the (substantial) interests of one's country and compatriots than to those of other countries and their inhabitants whenever these interests come into conflict

A patriot of this, distinctively ethical type, would want to see justice done, rights respected, human solidarity at work at any time and in any place. But her patriotism would be at work in a concern that her country be guided by these moral principles and values which is more sustained and more deeply felt than her concern that these principles and values should be put into practice generally.

Ethical Patriotism

Unlike a patriot of the more worldly type, she might not feel great pride in her country's worldly merits and achievements. She would be proud of the country's moral record, when it inspires pride.

Discipline means abiding by certain rules or norms of social life. It is a way of life, where one tries to be on time and live in a systematic way.

Importance of Discipline & Hard work

Being focused: Being disciplined helps one stay focused towards his work, activities or goals. A person with strong goals are more focused and keep up to work in time in everyday life. vice-verse any one with discipline has to keep his mind focused on his work or goals avoiding mental disturbances. If not he cannot complete his work in time and also be undisciplined.

Importance of Discipline

 Respect by others: Discipline helps command respect from others. Many struggle to gain respect from others in the workplace. But the easiest way to get respect is to be disciplined. People around and also the sub-ordinates respect a person who is disciplined.

Stay healthy: Disciplined life includes regular habits like taking food, medicine (if any), having bath, exercise, waking and sleeping at right time. Exercise and other regular habits will tune the body and mind so well that always the person remains healthy. Even in case of chronic disease taking medicines at regular time helps get well soon. Having food in time  is very important because even food is also a medicine. Read the importance of food for life.

Stay active: Discipline is a way of positive outlook to life. There is an enthusiasm and self confidence from within. So it keeps one active and not lazy instead.

Notice any one who is disciplined, he/ she is always active in comparison to others. Also due to disciplined habits like having food, sleep and exercise regularly, they stay active whole of the day.

 Get things done & be happy: Being disciplined helps get things done faster and in right time. Though some things happen late due to other factors, still one with discipline gets them done faster than others due to his self discipline like being on time. So this leads to peace of mind and keeps one happier.

Have more time in a day: A disciplined person have more time in a day than an undisciplined person. So more time means there is more chance to do extra works or other pending works. We can overcome procrastination and laziness in work.

 Stay stress free: One has tension during exam or daily routine work. This is an internal anxiety or unknown fear about the outcome of the work. Staying disciplined helps one study well in advance and not just before exams so he remains tension free. If it is a work place, due to discipline the work is planned well and executed in time so there is no stress. So discipline helps one stay stress free rise your self esteem and also get out of possible depression.

Understand its importance in your life. Become aware of your undisciplined behavior

and its consequences. When this awareness increases, you will be more convinced of the need to make a change in your life.

Make the effort to act and behave according to the decisions you make, regardless of laziness, the tendency to procrastinate, or the desire to give up and stop what you are doing.

You can strengthen your self disciple, even if it is currently weak, with the help of strong will power.

How to become disciplined