Today, we continue our observance of National Literacy Day. This year the theme is Promoting responsible expression: Literacy for integrity, empathy and respect.
Do you remember what is Literacy?
Basically, it is how communicate and gain meaning.
Literacy is essential to our achieving success in school, obtaining a job, taking care of ourselves and making society better.
This year’s theme highlights the importance of improving society by being responsible with our expressions (oral, written etc.).
It reminds us that as literate individuals, our expressions should enhance, repair and advance our relationships and by extension our nation.
This is crucial to remember because if we are not careful, our expressions can quickly crumble and damage any bond or connection.
Our expressions should be empathetic, respectful, honest and encouraging.
We should not only consider WHAT we say but HOW we say it and consequently, WHEN to say it.
To sum it up:
“Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope.” ― Kofi Anan
“It is beautiful to express love and even more beautiful to feel it.” ― Dejan Stojanovic
