Why do we need Principles?

Principles are “moral rules or strong beliefs that influence our actions”. In other words, principles set the foundation and provide guidelines for our decisions, actions, and behaviors.

Often, principles promote ethical behaviors. They represent our fundamental beliefs about right and wrong and help us make informed and quick decisions in every aspect of our lives.

Principles are important because they provide clarity and directions, even if they don’t suggest specific actions. Sometimes, they allow us to understand what is more and less important.

Having no principles will leave us vulnerable to being swayed by popular opinion. We cannot make consistent or wise decisions, and we can't build trust and credibility with others.

Generally speaking, they help humans live in harmony with other human beings and nature. They are universal, can be applied without exceptions, and can cover different aspects of our life, such as family, couple life, friendships, relationships, and work. People who share common principles can create greater understanding and mutual respect and work together to achieve common goals.

Our core principles, which we accept and consider true, shape our understanding of the World, which means they are uncompromising truths we use for evaluating thoughts, thoughts, and actions. They can also help us manage new or unknown situations we face.

Not all principles, however, are correct. Some principles may be flawed or incorrect due to various factors, such as cultural biases, incomplete information, outdated knowledge, or misunderstood because they are unclear.

I think principles lay the foundations for everything and are a good trigger to start a conversation on what we believe.