You’re right, I like your breakdown of the issue. The “mantra” should be a reminder of the cultural value. ie: you learn the value by seeing it in interactions

You’re right, I like your breakdown of the issue. The “mantra” should be a reminder of the cultural value. ie: you learn the value by seeing it in interactions between people first. The mantra then orients you toward the cultural value. Instead some people are taking the mantra and twisting it to create a culture that is useful to them. Haha, it kind of reminds me of religion. :S