I know it is hard to believe but when the mask of fear is stripped off the those who hide behind them the real person isn't a monster. Now of course there are a few exceptions but most people who do wrong things are doing them because they are angrily afraid. Their fear is so overwhelming that they cannot adjust to do what is correct no matter the logic. Once we understand this we can then peel back their masks by helping them overcome their fear. We don't do that by beating them or haranguing them with cutting words, we instead explain that all humans are uniquely the same and give examples where the melting pot ideal is flourishing.
Easily said hard to do I know, but logic dictates that the only way to reach those who are afraid is to alleviate their fear through real life examples. No more metaphors nor generalized scenarios, real life examples where all of us and or many of us, have come together for a common purpose of goodness. What we know of our historical and individual pasts is often an impediment to creating a more welcoming present and future but knowing that should at least give us some hope that we can move forward without dragging the worst of our pasts with us. Every new day for me is part of my story and it should be for all of us. We can change how we each approach our present and future.
I have no doubt we are all tired of pain and suffering whether real or remembered. The present gives us an opportunity to turn from our anger from fear. That defense mechanism of anger is most always triggered by fear. What we fear is what we don't know. I know I was afraid of new people in my life because I didn't know who they were or what they would do. I soon found out that they were as cautious about learning about me as I was about them. After a while I knew they were like me and the barriers of caution and fear began to fade and relationships of trust and friendship ensued. Once we get to the place where knowing is more prevalent than not knowing is when we throw fear away and enjoy the spirited adventure of life that it is supposed to represent.
This blog will be an advocate for compassion, curiosity and human survival. When these elements of human nature are being denied, wholly, severally or individually, less than positive human traits are the outcome. It is my wish and hope that my reasonings on a variety of subjects will provide the readers of this blog with personal and public insights. My only motive is to provide a forum for advancing enlightenment. Carl Clark.
Monday, July 14, 2025
(#6007) Not only do the correct thing but be on the correct side of history!
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