Whenever I meet someone from the opposing side, that I might justifiably hate, I try to imagine then as a small child. It's more difficult to hate a child, and it reminds me that we are not born monsters - we are forged into darkness by suffering and pain.
Thank you for this evocative experience. What is it about us human beings that brings us to hate the other? Pete Seeger posed the all-important and stirring question in the refrain of “Where Have All the Flowers gone”?
The paradox of being human. Two opposing things can be true at the same time. Hating the actions of some people while understanding hate only fuels more hate so it’s best to find that spot somewhere in the inbetween that keeps you in your integrity.
Lots of wisdom in your last sentence.
Whenever I meet someone from the opposing side, that I might justifiably hate, I try to imagine then as a small child. It's more difficult to hate a child, and it reminds me that we are not born monsters - we are forged into darkness by suffering and pain.
Thank you for this evocative experience. What is it about us human beings that brings us to hate the other? Pete Seeger posed the all-important and stirring question in the refrain of “Where Have All the Flowers gone”?
“When will we ever learn?”
The paradox of being human. Two opposing things can be true at the same time. Hating the actions of some people while understanding hate only fuels more hate so it’s best to find that spot somewhere in the inbetween that keeps you in your integrity.
Spot on, my friend.
Wise words, Joe,