“The power of youth is the commonwealth for the entire world. The faces of young people are the faces of our past, our present and our future. No segment in the society can match with the power, idealism, enthusiasm and courage of the young people.”
This quote by Kailash Satyarthi, underscores the powerful force that young individuals embody, emphasizing their pivotal role in shaping the world’s trajectory. While youth empowerment is crucial, it’s equally vital for individuals of all ages to contribute to a fulfilling life and engage in social commitment. ‘Social commitment’ serves as a common ground that transcends generational boundaries, aligning with our innate desire to foster well-being for both ourselves and others. As defined by “Fundación PRO Humana (Chile),” it encapsulates the responsibility shared by humans, institutions, and corporations to ensure the collective welfare of local and global society. By nurturing the potential of young people and fostering a culture of social responsibility, we pave the way for a more inclusive and prosperous future for all. Social commitment is an inherent aspect that permeates every facet of our daily lives; it is ingrained within our nature and predominantly the young leaders are the representation and main actors of it. Awareness forms the foundation of our culture, our well-being, and our humanity. We cannot progress if we do not take care of the person next to us. The human by nature is totally linked to help anyone in need, it is an impulse that people have innately within themselves. And everything we do attracts something related to the action we make. This concept aligns with the Law of Attraction, which, as explained by Dr. Elizabeth Scott (PhD in psychology), refers to the idea that positive or negative actions tend to elicit corresponding responses. It applies to how humans develop themselves to reach a goal, and how actions, intentions and words take you closer to your objective. This can also be applied to social commitment: once we start practicing social commitment as a lifestyle, we surround ourselves with things that motivate us, encourage us to be helping others and ourselves through many ways. And this is also especially so for all of us: the youth, kids, teens, young adults, the “leaders of tomorrow”. “We need, as a generation, to become not only the leaders of the future, but also the leaders of today.
Therefore, it is vital to highlight that when we surround ourselves with awareness, messages about well-being, and health, it is easier (and it may come as a natural response) to avoid obstacles in the way to our goal. As stated by UNODC, “Good health is linked to rising income, increasing productivity, children’s education, and adult well-being” (Understanding Substance Use Prevention, 2). Social awareness and the promotion of youth activities for the global society are key elements in achieving good health by fostering community engagement, encouraging physical activity, and providing platforms for positive social interaction. By helping both others and ourselves, we cultivate a sense of focus on our goals. This dual focus allows us to develop habits of positive action while pursuing our dreams. This work does not go unnoticed, and even has a multiplier effect since, as social beings, human also have the natural tendency to imitate the actions of other people. Furthermore, turning this lifestyle into a chain of humanitarianism, positivity, and healthy messages will be key to achieving healthy and determined lives without involving substance use.
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