We’re Being Divided

I may not know what’s really going on behind the scenes regarding government policy, pharmaceutical business strategies and intentions, deep intricacies of the human health immune system, and the like, but I do notice this:

We are being effectively divided.

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So many people are angry and afraid. Many are deeply emotional and acting irrational. I see strong judgements delivered in some cases with vitriol and disdain. I see people clinging to their biases and their viewpoints which are more often than not just a regurgitation of their tribal norms. Opposing views are for “outsiders” who are “wrong.”

It’s ridiculous.

People fear what they don’t understand and it’s safe to say most people do not understand:

1. the complexities of the human immune system
2. the competing influences in government policy making that are trying to help (or at least create the appearance of helping) while having no solution for unintended consequences of billions of dollars created from nothing thrown at a public health problem
3. the competing influences within a giant pharmaceutical company required by law to make a profit for its shareholders and, inevitably, including some people who do actually care about public health and are willing to take huge risks to develop safe, life-saving drugs and treatments.

These are just a couple examples off the top of my head. You can probably think of several more if you allow yourself to see past your biases to the nuanced complexity of the real world. There’s a lot we don’t understand. Lashing out at others who think differently than us is not helpful. It shows our lack of confidence, as does being triggered.

“The triggers are the guides. If it hurts its because its true or because you fear its true. Never pretend otherwise.”

Are you triggered?

Good. Celebrate that. Internalize it. Use it to find your own insecurities, fears, doubts, avoidance, and immaturity. If people were truly more confident about this stuff becuase they actually understood the full complexity of what’s going on with all its nuance and multidimensional layers, I don’t think there would be so much drama in how people are treating each other over this.

Let peace reign. Peace in your heart and mind. If it’s time to surrender your views and open your mind to that which you currently disagree, then surrender. If it’s time to fight, do so with quiet confidence that allows as many people who do not want your war to remain outside it without becoming collateral damage.

It’s not our job to wake anyone up but ourselves. It’s not our job to convince anyone of anything.

All we can have direct influence over is how we ourselves respond to the world we experience and by doing so being an example and input data for someone else to evaluate on their own.

I choose to respond better every day through my will and intention and love. Join me.