I think that humans are far more susceptible to ‘viruses of thought’ than may be realized.
The more that people compartmentalize their ‘allies’ and ‘enemies’, the easier it seems for the collective consciousness to breed hate and loathing for those who “are not on my side”. The less empathy that we allow ourselves as individuals, the more the virus grows in us all. The cure for the collective madness is to cultivate independent thought and care and concern for ALL of our fellow mankind. As hippy-dippy as that may sound- it makes a lot of sense on a psychological level.
How to combat this affliction? By open conversation, understanding and less going off the handle about our own beliefs. The path of peace- IS PEACE. Gandhi’s way is a lot harder than Patton’s. But in the end, it is the only way that will allow humans to evolve past the savagery and the simplistic animal butchery that has been our way of life for too long.
We are the enlightened.
Humans DO build more than we destroy, in the grand scheme. But those who make excuses for their own callous treachery to mankind bring us low daily. We have to stand tall in the face of their shallow reasonings; the petty justifications of their support for evil acts against their fellow man.
Ours IS a better way. Our only enemies are those who believe that there can never be peace because they are not at peace with themselves.
May 14, 2008
Viruses of Thought
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Well, you're a two home man now? Two separate identities? Are you a Gemini, too?
On a serious note, Have you read that first fucking chapter of my novel? Yet? Teasing women about reading their novels will bring the wrath of hell upon you head, then you will need those bandages.
But more than that, if you just couldn't get into it, I have the right to ask why and hope you have the balls to give me your honest reason. Then I will be a lot more peaceful. See how I brought that around to you post?
Gandhi’s way is a lot harder than Patton’s.
true is true
But using military hardware always works to prove a point. Just ask Mike D. Plus, Patton was a far better movie than Gandhi.
Welcome back, and well said.
Lindsay Bayersten has a thoughtful letter up at Majikthise where a friend is essentially asking another to 'talk him out of sin' - an interesting POV beause it's a "Christian" ( ? ) asking an 'atheist'.
Gandhi’s way is a lot harder than Patton’s.
Yep, but fightn' is still fightn'.
Hint* if you're just sitn' on your ass, you ain't fightn'...
You are a blogger.
BTW, that was in reference to you saying you were leaving... then staying.
It's hard to stay away, isn't it?
you are staying right? I hope so...I love what you said about Ghandi's way is harder than Pattons...but peace can last longer...just harder to find...and work for and create...but worth it...
I am a bit cynical about humans in general. Most are selfish pieces of shit. Just watch the news.
Love the new art work on the sidebar!
The fundamental concept confusion, ironically, is binary...
Welcome back?
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