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Is Peace an impossible illusion?
Am I deluded, living in a fantasy ideology and/or mentally unstable to believe that peace and balance are the only long term solutions that will begin to fix the crazy state we find ourselves in, not only in this country, but world-wide? To understand that the differences among us are not necessarily dissonant noise, but rather, when treated with a notion of balance, are actually a beautiful harmony that would not be the same or as beautiful without any of the parts missing?
And why must "better" and "more" be the defining elements of every aspect of our culture. Our world seems to be nothing but one giant series of in-groups and out-groups that change over and over again, but with the same results. Some think they are better because they are smarter, others think they are better because they are more physically beautiful, others say they are better because they are stronger, still others think they are better because they assume they work harder than someone else, others think they are better because they are peaceful, and still others think they are better because they are brave and willing to "lay their lives down" in defense of their ideals and/or beliefs, and some others are better because they understand god and our road to eternal life, and still others are better because they understand the pragmatics of science... Have I gone on enough to make my point? How about this crazy notion - NONE OF US is better than anyone else - ANYONE. We're all subject to the same potential for flaws and harm as well as equally subject to the same potential for doing wonderful things - each to his/her own skills, unique abilities. Don't we all have to learn to come to the table/co-exist understanding this for there to be a real DESIRE and INTENT for true and lasting peace?
I'm not kidding when I ask, because I feel incredibly lonely, lost and even wonder if I'm actually crazy sometimes, because no one I talk to seems to share that rather idyllic hope for our future. Everyone seems to just want to be ANGRY (or fearful which ultimately results in anger) all the time about something. I've been there/done that too - but as I said in my earlier blog post - I'm so weary. I get why people are angry, why I am angry - but it doesn't SOLVE anything, does it? Just causes more derision, inequality, stress and yet another "out group" mentality.
I'm beginning to think there is no hope and truly beginning to understand WHY the guy in the movie, "The Matrix" asked the machines to erase his memories and stick him back in. I dunno, maybe I should just return to being a sleeper. Life was already painful enough with its pragmatic reality, but at least it wasn't overwhelming frustration and hopelessness for the country or the entire freakin' planet. *sigh*
I will tell you this - I'd rather BE SHOT by someone - seriously, than ever, EVER pick up a gun and take someone else's life. I do not RELISH a world or society where that is my only choice. In fact, I'd rather go end my own life than have to make that choice - YES, even in defense of someone, god help me, I loved/cared about like my husband or family.
And why must "better" and "more" be the defining elements of every aspect of our culture. Our world seems to be nothing but one giant series of in-groups and out-groups that change over and over again, but with the same results. Some think they are better because they are smarter, others think they are better because they are more physically beautiful, others say they are better because they are stronger, still others think they are better because they assume they work harder than someone else, others think they are better because they are peaceful, and still others think they are better because they are brave and willing to "lay their lives down" in defense of their ideals and/or beliefs, and some others are better because they understand god and our road to eternal life, and still others are better because they understand the pragmatics of science... Have I gone on enough to make my point? How about this crazy notion - NONE OF US is better than anyone else - ANYONE. We're all subject to the same potential for flaws and harm as well as equally subject to the same potential for doing wonderful things - each to his/her own skills, unique abilities. Don't we all have to learn to come to the table/co-exist understanding this for there to be a real DESIRE and INTENT for true and lasting peace?
I'm not kidding when I ask, because I feel incredibly lonely, lost and even wonder if I'm actually crazy sometimes, because no one I talk to seems to share that rather idyllic hope for our future. Everyone seems to just want to be ANGRY (or fearful which ultimately results in anger) all the time about something. I've been there/done that too - but as I said in my earlier blog post - I'm so weary. I get why people are angry, why I am angry - but it doesn't SOLVE anything, does it? Just causes more derision, inequality, stress and yet another "out group" mentality.
I'm beginning to think there is no hope and truly beginning to understand WHY the guy in the movie, "The Matrix" asked the machines to erase his memories and stick him back in. I dunno, maybe I should just return to being a sleeper. Life was already painful enough with its pragmatic reality, but at least it wasn't overwhelming frustration and hopelessness for the country or the entire freakin' planet. *sigh*
I will tell you this - I'd rather BE SHOT by someone - seriously, than ever, EVER pick up a gun and take someone else's life. I do not RELISH a world or society where that is my only choice. In fact, I'd rather go end my own life than have to make that choice - YES, even in defense of someone, god help me, I loved/cared about like my husband or family.
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