The 'Rin' in 'Ethics' means 'Companions'
A drink to break the spell of 'He who does not work, neither shall he eat'
~The 5 elements that nurture the 'Ground', Part 3~
'Ahhh!'
Man, it's freezing today, isn't it?
When it's this cold, I want to skip the 'beer first' ritual and go straight to shochu with hot water. Beyond the steam rising from the glass, I feel like I can see the truths of the world, or maybe not... (gulp).
Yes, this is the drunken ramblings of a fool!
Last time, I talked about how the memory of the land, known as 'history', creates that grandfather's 'stubbornness'.
Behind the words 'I won't be beholden to anyone!' lies a 'pride as a survival strategy' forged by living through harsh history.
Now, as promised, today is the third installment of the 5 elements that nurture the 'Ground'.
I'd like to talk about 'ethical climate' while crushing a pickled plum into my shochu.
This is a bit of a stiff term, but in short, it refers to the 'atmosphere of that village (community)'.
🌫️ Is the 'atmosphere' judging people?
Have you ever met a user like this in the field?
[Case: Mr. C (82 years old, male)]
His pension is low, and he is in financial distress. His physical functions have also declined, and he is in a state where he should ideally be using public assistance or nursing care services.
However, Mr. C becomes enraged at the suggestion.
'I won't do anything like begging! I can still work!'
[Figure (Objective Facts)]
○ Economic hardship
○ Decline in physical function
○ Refusal of support
If you look at this only as a 'figure,' it tends to lead to labeling the person as 'unable to recognize their current situation (cognitive decline?)' or 'a person difficult to support.' Even if you state the logical truth that 'public assistance is a right of the people,' you are only adding fuel to the fire.
Now, let's put on the glasses of 'ethical climate (ground)' and look at the 'atmosphere' behind Mr. C.
Element 3 of 'Commonality': Ethical Climate
'Ethical climate' refers to the moral atmosphere considered 'good' within that community.
What if the area where Mr. C lives is, for example, a town of diligent craftsmen, or a place with a strong climate that values 'self-help' over mutual aid?
There, even if it is not written down, such 'invisible rules' might be dominating the atmosphere.
'Working hard and sweating is what is good'
'Causing trouble for others (receiving charity) is evil'
'Honorable poverty is a virtue'
For Mr. C, who stands on this 'ground,' receiving support is not simply about 'making life easier.'
It is synonymous with abandoning the 'good (diligence)' he has believed in and becoming tainted by 'evil (laziness/dependence).'
That is why he refuses so desperately.
It is not selfishness, but a battle to protect his own 'moral identity'.
Read the 'room' and weave your words.
If you can see this 'ethical climate (ground),' the approach (word choice) of us professionals will change.
Attacking with the logical argument that 'it is your right' would mean denying the 'good' that C believes in.
Instead, you should align yourself with C's ethical perspective (ground).
If you were a great detective (a professional), you might say it like this:
'I truly think the craftsman spirit with which you, C, have valued 'working' is incredibly cool (respect for their ethical perspective).'
On top of that,
'That is exactly why I want you, C, to remain 'active.' This service is not charity. It is more like a 'service contract fee (maintenance cost)' for you to continue managing your 'workplace,' which is your home, in your own way.'
...How is that? (Maybe a bit pushy? Haha)
However, by shifting the meaning (□) from the context of 'welfare = charity (bad)' to 'service = maintenance to continue being active (good).'
The reason we can do this is precisely because we understand the 'ethical climate' in the background.
📝 Next time: Element 4 'Cultural Traditions'
People seem to live according to laws and systems (figure), but in reality, they live bound by these 'invisible laws (ground).'
Knowing where the criteria for 'good and bad' come from is the same as knowing that person's 'justice.'
Well, the pickled plum in my shochu has broken down and it's looking good.
Next time, I would like to talk about the fourth element of communality, 'cultural traditions'.
Festivals, food culture, art...
'What defines wealth?' 'What is beautiful?'
These are the foundations of that sensibility, aren't they?
'I may be dazed, but I can still read the room. I may be drunk, but I haven't forgotten my morals.'
Aiming for that kind of professional depth, I'll have one more tonight... oops, I'm out of hot water.
With that said, thank you all for staying with me until the end this time too!
What kind of 'invisible rules' exist around you?
Feel free to secretly tell me in the comments things like, 'In my area, we...' (laughs).
Well then, cheers to today as well!🍻
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