The value of coexistence: the social harmony that the world needs

Coexistence is that pillar on which any aspect of our life should be based. As social figures that we are, there is no more essential priority than achieving that peaceful, effective and harmonious coexistence in which to guarantee not only our survival as a group, but also our well-being and ability to progress.

Psychiatrist Enrique Rojas points out that coexistence is basically knowing how to share, being a participant in the existence of others and ensuring, in turn, that the other is involved in ours. As we well know, this is almost never easy to achieve in all cases. If, at times, it is already difficult to achieve it within the family unit, we can understand the challenge of achieving this goal at a global level and between countries.

Something more than commitments, good words and agreements signed at international summits in favor of peace are needed. What is needed in terms of coexistence are wills and there, in that aspect, we are all important. Because Great revolutions are not achieved by moving mountains, but by changing the location of the stones that make them up.
The real changes are silent, small but everyday and that is where each of us can get involved.

The pillars that support coexistence

Lawrence Kohlberg pointed out in his theory of moral development that The most decisive stage of the child came from the age of 10 with what was known as the autonomous stage. That is the moment when we realize that beyond the imposed norms of a society, there are human needs. Only then do we become aware of the value of individual actions, altruism, compassion…

Coexistence is not only based on the need to respect each other and live in peace. In fact, it goes far beyond these dimensions. It is essential, in turn, to add a certain activism and a real and committed performance that can be seen in almost any scenario in our daily lives. Not only large nations must know how to coexist among themselves by reducing conflicts and differences.
The value of knowing how to live together is the backbone of every area of ​​our existence.. It is essential to be happy as a couple, to start a family and raise children. Coexistence must be evident in any neighbor’s property, work office, as well as in any threshold we cross where there are people.

Coexistence is the responsibility of knowing and understanding the other, seeing ourselves, in turn, reflected in others. In this social dynamic there are large doses of empathy, feelings and tolerance.

Let’s see what other components make it up.

Nonviolence in any of its forms

Every May 16, the day of peaceful coexistence is celebrated. It is an ideal moment to reflect on how each of us contributes to that goal.

A dimension that we should attend to above all is non-violence. Thus, we should understand that violence as such does not refer only to physical aggression, which is much more visible and evident to everyone.

Knowing how to speak to each other with respect without using aggressive communication is an example.Be able to understand without discriminating, accept differences without attacking, criticizing or making them invisible These are other aspects that we should take care of. The art of non-violence that Gandhi told us about is the only way to promote coexistence between people and peoples.

Compassion and solidarity

Coexistence will never be possible if we fail to appreciate the other, that person who, like me, has their points of view, their origins, their values ​​and needs. We are all different and equal at the same time, we are all worthy of appreciation, respect and the opportunity to build the life we ​​want..

Something like this undoubtedly requires greater compassion and solidarity among us.

Coexistence and the value of moving forward united by the same purposes

To live together in a changing scenario, full of uncertainties and threats, human beings have had to act in groups throughout our history. This is how we survive as a species and this is how we must do so in times of difficulty.

To achieve such a high goal, it is essential to put aside differences, selfishness and particular interests.

Caring for our planet, the home that welcomes us

It would be almost impossible to talk about the value of coexistence if we did not take into account the context, the home that welcomes us. and that makes it possible for each of us to be here. We all understand the relevance of addressing aspects such as peace, social equality, non-discrimination, non-violence in any of its forms…

Well, a capital aspect that is impossible to ignore at this time is the need to attend, care for and protect our mother earth and its ecosystems. If life is balance and balance is brought by the harmony of knowing how to live among ourselves, it is also urgent that we attend to the home that houses both us and the next generations.

Let’s reflect on each of these aspects, understanding, above all, that coexistence begins at home, in the settings closest to us. We are all important in this social, emotional and existential mechanism.

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