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The first lesson you must learn regarding humanity is that there are as many truths as there are types of minds, and each mind may well be a type unto itself. Each type will have its priorities in a radically different order, and what is absolutely right for one will be horribly wrong for another. I have yet to fully learn this lesson, so the divisions
I believe all humans are created equal in the most important sense.
All humans have a capacity to love, to inspire, to support, to create. To turn the global consciousness towards peace and empathy and humanity and away from violence, division, and inequality. I do not know of anyone who does not have this capacity, and I would not imagine one such person exists. This is far more important to my mind than the ability to excel in any of the areas which are celebrated by our society as I feel it is more beneficial. I believe in positive reinforcement and if a thought is put into someone's head which gives them the strength to overcome a difficult situation or change their mindset away from a dangerous one, it is worth more than all of the accolades and all of the profits in the world. It is a "Think what they can do for all of us!" rather than "What can they do for me?" The thought starts in a positive place and this energy carries it through to its conclusion without being spoiled by selfishness or greed.
Yes, the world is harsh, hard, and unfair. We must all make sacrifices and adapt our personalities - no matter how ill fitting - to the culture to which they belong. I do not believe or condone that ignoring these realities would get us anywhere but the possibility - and yes, this is remote and this too must be acknowledged -- of making any changes to these facts should not be ignored.
Obviously this will not make sense for everyone, or else our society would place more weight on my values, and I may sound a bit loopy but it is so true for me.
I believe all humans are created equal in the most important sense.
All humans have a capacity to love, to inspire, to support, to create. To turn the global consciousness towards peace and empathy and humanity and away from violence, division, and inequality. I do not know of anyone who does not have this capacity, and I would not imagine one such person exists. This is far more important to my mind than the ability to excel in any of the areas which are celebrated by our society as I feel it is more beneficial. I believe in positive reinforcement and if a thought is put into someone's head which gives them the strength to overcome a difficult situation or change their mindset away from a dangerous one, it is worth more than all of the accolades and all of the profits in the world. It is a "Think what they can do for all of us!" rather than "What can they do for me?" The thought starts in a positive place and this energy carries it through to its conclusion without being spoiled by selfishness or greed.
Yes, the world is harsh, hard, and unfair. We must all make sacrifices and adapt our personalities - no matter how ill fitting - to the culture to which they belong. I do not believe or condone that ignoring these realities would get us anywhere but the possibility - and yes, this is remote and this too must be acknowledged -- of making any changes to these facts should not be ignored.
Obviously this will not make sense for everyone, or else our society would place more weight on my values, and I may sound a bit loopy but it is so true for me.