Greetings, friends of the Silver blogger community, I'm here today to share a topic that may inspire reflection. I hope you enjoy it.

At this point, I'm wondering: When does reflective thinking begin? Does it develop with us as we grow up? Is it determined by the type of upbringing we receive? When we have children and must care for them, do we become more cautious? When do we consider ourselves adults, whether because we study or work?

I ask myself many questions. I've met young people with surprising analytical skills and older people whose reasoning leaves much to be desired, so I can't say for sure that it's just a matter of age.

When we're very young, it seems like we don't have a safety button to guide us between right and wrong. We can be ruthless; we've seen a lot of it with the issue of bullying. Adolescence doesn't show much progress, although there are many teenagers who surprise us with their way of thinking. If we add the general lack of reasoning to the use of harmful substances, we can have an excellent cocktail for thoughtless behavior.

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Recently, five hours from where I am, some traditional festivals were held. These take place every year and are very well known. Many people come to enjoy the local cuisine, but especially the parade of llanera music singers, where joropo is the star. Musicians, singers, and dancers showcase the best of their art. It has been a cause for celebration for many years, with great impact in my country, Venezuela.

This year, these festivities were disrupted by unpleasant scenes, drunken people putting on embarrassing performances with reggaeton music that has nothing to do with the Llanero feeling. The videos circulating on social media demonstrate the outrages experienced there.

And here comes the question I ask myself: What happens to the reflections of many people who expose themselves? Does it damage not only their reputation and vehicles but also their physical safety?

It hurts that a cultural heritage is going to be lost due to unusual behavior. Cars with huge horns park along avenues, while people drink liquor, competing with their sounds, unable to dance to a particular song because it is a collection of noises. They can't speak, they just stand there, men and women losing their composure while disturbing the peace of others. Added to this are those who perform stunts on their motorcycles and end up hospitalized, if not in the cemetery. This is a trend that has been seen in other countries in recent years as well.

It's very nice to celebrate, listen to music, dance, and have fun. That time of relaxation helps minimize stress, but you have to ask yourself if it comes at that cost. After the party, there's what's called a hangover, here we call it a moral mouse, a feeling of regret and sadness over losses and difficulty recovering.

Thank you for your kind reading.

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