The Ho Chi Minh Era - Spiritual Energy for the 21st Century

Party members of Administrative Officers Cell 4 - Foreign Trade University, Campus II, at a thematic meeting with the theme "As long as we live, we must continue to learn".

Entering the 21st century, humanity is experiencing unprecedented profound changes: globalization is taking place at a rapid pace; strategic competition between countries is increasingly fierce; digital transformation fundamentally changes lifestyles, production methods and governance; geopolitical hotspots, local conflicts, and crises of social trust appear in many places around the world. In that context, for a country to develop sustainably, in addition to economic, scientific-technological and institutional resources, it also needs a "spiritual energy source" strong enough to unite the community, strengthen trust, and arouse aspirations to rise. That is fundamental, capable of leading society to overcome challenges and maintain the right direction of development.

The “ Ho Chi Minh era” - created from the ideology, morality, style and revolutionary legacy of President Ho Chi Minh - is not only a historical period, but also a system of values with lasting influence, continuing to light the way, inspire and create strong spiritual motivation for the Vietnamese people on their development journey in the 21st century.

Ho Chi Minh - An important spiritual resource of the nation

Ho Chi Minh is the embodiment of a special spiritual energy that few nations possess in the process of modern development. That strength first of all originates from Ho Chi Minh's thought - a system of strategic thinking that is pioneering and modern, but always closely linked to Vietnam's reality and the development needs of humanity. His thinking not only solves the immediate tasks of the Vietnamese revolution but also shapes the long-term vision, from national independence to building a fair, humane and sustainably developed society.

Ho Chi Minh's thought on "People-centered country" and "people-centered" deeply reflects the progressive concept of the relationship between the State and the people, affirming that the people are both the subject and the goal of all policies. He affirmed: "In the sky, nothing is more precious than the people. In the world, nothing is stronger than the solidarity of the people." In addition, the thought of peace - cooperation - friendship shows his humanistic stature, placing Vietnam in the general flow of human progress, towards a world of peace, equality and mutual respect.

Not only a thinker, President Ho Chi Minh is also a great moral example, creating a strong and lasting inspiration.

Not only a thinker, President Ho Chi Minh is also a great moral example, creating a strong and lasting inspiration. His life is a symbol of simplicity, purity, and devotion to the country and the people. His moral standards of “diligence, thrift, integrity, uprightness, impartiality” not only reflect the qualities of a revolutionary leader but also shape the personality standards of modern Vietnamese people.

What is special is that Ho Chi Minh's morality is not lofty philosophies but concrete actions, from self-cultivation to a simple lifestyle, all of which are consistent between words and actions. It is this consistency that creates great persuasion, making his image a spiritual support for the entire nation.

General Secretary To Lam and delegates at the conference summarizing 10 years of implementing Directive No. 05-CT/TW dated May 15, 2016 of the Politburo. (Photo by QUYNH VINH)

In addition to ideology and ethics, Ho Chi Minh's style has become a "leadership standard" in today's era. His style is the crystallization of democracy and science, of dialogue and setting an example. His style of being close to the people, respecting the people, and always listening to the people has shaped the working style of the new type of public authority - taking serving the people as a measure of work efficiency. In daily life, President Ho Chi Minh's behavioral culture - modest, delicate, simple but containing great stature - is a valuable lesson for all generations.

For today's young generation of Vietnam, the spiritual legacy of President Ho Chi Minh has a special meaning. He inspires the desire to contribute, the spirit of innovation and creativity, proactive international integration and the ideal of serving the Fatherland. His concepts of lifelong learning, moral training, and community commitment create a foundation for the young generation to nurture the capacity to master the country in the context of the 4.0 industrial revolution and globalization. His value is not in his calls to action but in the influence of his real example: daring to take the lead, daring to innovate, daring to take responsibility, always aiming for the best for the nation and humanity.

At a higher level, President Ho Chi Minh is a symbol of the fusion of Vietnamese identity and universal human values. His humanity, peace spirit, tolerance, and respect for people regardless of origin, religion, or ethnicity have made him one of the cultural celebrities with profound influence in the world. It is this fusion that makes President Ho Chi Minh's thoughts and personality go beyond the national scope, becoming a source of inspiration for movements fighting for independence, freedom, and peace all over the world.

All the above values form Ho Chi Minh's spiritual energy - a sustainable soft power, capable of uniting the nation, arousing the aspiration for development and elevating Vietnam's position in the 21st century; becoming an important spiritual resource guiding the country's development goals.

Promoting Ho Chi Minh's spiritual energy in the current context

In the context of fierce strategic competition, profound digital transformation and increasing global challenges, Ho Chi Minh's thought helps Vietnam consolidate the foundation for sustainable development based on three key orientations: the aspiration for a strong Vietnam, people at the center of all strategies, and independence and autonomy associated with comprehensive and extensive international integration. The development thinking that he laid the foundation for - promoting national strength combined with the strength of the times, firmly pursuing the goal of national independence and socialism - continues to guide the process of innovation and modernization of the country in the new context.

In the spiritual value system of that era, it is possible to identify four core “spiritual dynamics” that play a decisive role in the sustainable development process of Vietnam today and in the future. These are: Aspiration for development - the spirit of always looking to the future, putting national interests above all; spirit of innovation - a prominent quality in Ho Chi Minh's thinking; will to be self-reliant - a consistent value in his thoughts and actions, together with public ethics and leadership culture - the fundamental elements of an honest, effective and efficient political system.

The application and promotion of these values requires a new, creative approach, suitable to the requirements of modernizing the country, building a socialist rule-of-law state and firmly defending the Fatherland in the new situation. In particular, building the Party in terms of ideology and studying and working according to Ho Chi Minh's morality and style remains a key task, of decisive significance to the Party's fighting strength.

Along with that, Ho Chi Minh's thought on development emphasizes the role of creativity, science and technology, and considers people as the center of social progress. Therefore, promoting Ho Chi Minh's "spiritual energy" in the socio-economic field is first of all expressed in arousing the desire to contribute, the spirit of initiative, daring to think and dare to do in the team of cadres, businessmen, intellectuals and the young generation.

The building of a culture of discipline and order - which President Ho Chi Minh once considered the "root of success" - needs to be strongly promoted in administrative reform, in businesses and public life. Along with that, it is necessary to create conditions for new growth drivers such as digital transformation, green economy, and knowledge economy to develop, in line with the spirit of constant innovation and creativity to keep up with the world's progress.

One of the greatest marks of the Ho Chi Minh era is the awakening of Vietnamese identity - patriotism, humanitarian spirit, community spirit and sense of responsibility towards the Fatherland. In the context of integration, when the impacts of foreign cultures, social networks and market economy are increasingly strong, educating the young generation about revolutionary ideals and national cultural identity is of vital significance.

Values such as compassion, solidarity, respect for others, a simple and pure lifestyle, self-study and innovation awareness need to be transformed into practical models and activities suitable for the new life. When young people understand and are proud of their national spiritual roots, they will have the courage to integrate globally without losing themselves.

In Ho Chi Minh’s thought, the cause of building and defending the Fatherland is always closely linked to peace and international cooperation. Values such as “making more friends and fewer enemies”, “being unchanging, responding to all changes”, or the art of flexible but steadfast diplomacy have contributed to building modern Vietnamese diplomacy.

Today, promoting that spiritual energy means persevering in an independent and autonomous foreign policy; diversifying and multilateralizing relations; proactively integrating deeply and widely but always putting the interests of the nation first. At the same time, it is necessary to spread the “soft power” of Ho Chi Minh’s culture – compassion, peace, and aspiration for development – to enhance Vietnam’s prestige and position in the international community.

The “Ho Chi Minh era” is not only a historical period, but also a priceless spiritual asset of the Vietnamese people, crystallized from the ideology, morality, style and revolutionary legacy of President Ho Chi Minh. These values have become a source of sustainable spiritual energy, guiding and empowering the entire nation to overcome challenges, firmly follow the path of development and modernization of the country in the context of the turbulent 21st century. Promoting his legacy, while connecting with development practices, is the path for Vietnam to become a powerful, prosperous and modern nation in the mid-21st century, both preserving its cultural identity and enhancing its position in the international arena. This is the common mission and responsibility of the entire nation.

TRAN PHUONG

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