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Tuesday 11 March 2014

Tas Talks Tuesday: Authority

Assalamualaikum (Greetings) my beautiful readers! How are you today? I hope you had an amazing weekend and continue to have 'good' days instead of 'bad' ones. Now before I get started with todays topic of Authority, I would just like to thank you. Thank you for your support. Thank you for taking the time to read these blog posts. After all, this whole idea of me 'blogging' was only a way of communicating with other people around the world who has no one to turn to, no one to help them. You don't have to read this, but you choose to. So for that, I thank you.


Authority. Is it something we all have the potential to hold? Do we have to look a certain way or act in a certain manner to have authority over someone, something, anything. How about those people who take their confident characteristics and use it in a negative manner and then use the excuse of 'having authority' to justify their wrongdoings to another person. What about the people who think they can control anyone because they said so. Let's explore the term authority.

What Google told me about authority:
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

What I say about authority:

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience within a group of people who you think are inferior/below you. Authority is abused by arrogance and competitiveness. With authority, you have order. Without it you have independence and possible chaos. We live in a world where it is run by authoritative people i.e. prime ministers, presidents and dictators. Now, if we relate authority in our everyday lives, it get's more complex to analyse. Who has authority in your household, your school? Do you class yourself as a person who is high in a social hierarchy? Is this social hierarchy between you and your 'friendship group' or is it with you and all the people you know? Authority is a touchy topic because everyone has their own opinions of it. Let me give you mine.


I'll start off with the fact that most people get confused with power and authority. Power, whether it be physical or political, is the "capacity or ability to direct or influence the behaviour of others or the course of events". There's power of words and power of action. You can be the strongest person on the playground with the thought of being able to control or influence those surrounding you, however, physical strength does not outweigh intelligence. Remember that.
Be as smart as you can, but remember that it is always better to be wise than to be smart.
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"Be as smart as you can, but remember that it is always better to be wise than to be smart".

There's always a check list that comes with authority and power. With power, you have to be confident, strong and loud, right? That's the stereotype of a powerful person. But why do we believe that the content of that checklist is what makes someone powerful? Here's the difference between authority and power:

A random mob (gang) may have the power to punish someone for a crime they have committed but people who believe in the rule of law may think otherwise. Whilst the mob has the power to punish, almost everyone believes that the court of law only has the authority to punish that criminal. Do you see what I mean?


Power can almost be seen as an act of force because you think you can tell someone what to do/act as a part of your own will even if they don't want to or if they feel like what you're saying is wrong. Authority is like a skill. This is because it's like learning how to make people willing to do what you say. Authority can also be argued as having "rightful power". There is just so much opinions of this particular issue but I feel like I've covered most of it.

In conclusion, I really want those of you who feel like they can boss anyone about to stop. This is mostly aimed towards people who are of my age. Don't act like you're so 'prestige' because you get all the grades or because your loud and feel like your always right. Don't raise your voice, improve your argument. Stay humble and be grateful. Instead of looking down upon others, try to fix your flaws and help others. Spread positivity and don't be arrogant.



As always, thank you for sticking till the end of the blog. I hope you all enjoyed reading it. Remember to e-mail me any blog post suggestions, queries or issues you have on my e-mail at tasahmedadvice@gmail.com 

God Bless you all. Good luck.

For now,
SALUTATIONS X
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