The word “act” is an action verb that I will associate this time with our behavior, whether in the workplace, with family, or with friends. The idea is that this action can produce a positive effect on someone or something in particular.

However, acting with the intention of having a positive effect, whether on a person or in a specific situation, always requires a great deal of compassion. This is because living in a community—whether family, school, university, work, or other—is one of the most difficult things. We are all different; we have different temperaments, ways of thinking, reasoning, and therefore, different ways of acting or responding to the same issue.

In this regard, an important point is that most people don’t like giving corrections as much as receiving them, regardless of the topic. And at this moment, I raise my hand because I consider myself first in line regarding both of these actions.

In that sense, almost two years have passed since I wrote two articles related to the topic of feedback, from the perspective of the person giving it, based on the premise that it is a gift for the recipient and that it should therefore be accompanied by the display of some virtues.

While I won’t be sharing a story related to the topic’s title this time, I do want to leave you with some questions to ponder. I believe these apply to both sides, meaning giving or receiving feedback, in any area of ​​your life.

1. Are you aware that you are seeking the good or that others are seeking your good, and that is why you give or receive the conversation with love?
2. Do you or they promptly address the topic at hand, using charity and clarity in the facts described or discussed as the main ingredients?
3. Are you willing to always act with joy, so that both parties can obtain inner peace?
4. Do you always use and exercise your intelligence, seeking to exercise willpower and thus end the conversation with the magic word Thank you?

I have also attached some phrases related to the topic:

• “Respect is a two-way street; if you want to receive it, you have to give it.” – RG Risch.
• “One is forever responsible for what one tames” – A. de Saint-Exupéry.

I reiterate my invitation to reflect on the questions raised and thus act with respect and responsibility towards our neighbors, in any facet of our lives.

Let us not tire of continuing to do our part, from our place in society, and always remember: Keep your spirits up, row hard, against the current and out to sea!