We all experience the frustrations that come with interacting with one another sometimes. We even say and do hurtful things because of it. Examples of this are readily available on social media which might even fuel an emotional response from you. There are so many “bad guys” out there and there’s always someone or something to fight. However, I would like to present a thought that you may or may not have had yourself or heard someone say.
No matter who you come across in life, try to remember: every living being is trying to do what they think is right. That’s all anyone is trying to do in life.
It doesn’t matter if or who you pray to, the color of your skin, how much money you have, what your accomplishments in life are so far, your political beliefs, where you live, or a whole lot of other things. We really are all in this boat called “Life” together.
I myself am far from perfect and have trouble following the advice that you’re reading right now, but I do try very hard to catch myself in the moments that I’m not compassionate and remind myself when I don’t catch myself. I get frustrated when I feel someone isn’t doing something right, is inconsiderate, is selfish, is ruining something, or many other circumstances. It’s something I have been working on for a long time and I’m trying to have more patience and understanding.
I believe this is important because at the end of the day, we are all human.
Together, we can accomplish so many beautiful and wonderful things. As someone who has experienced war and violence, I wish that people didn’t have to die or get hurt. I do realize that pain is a part of life and honestly is just as important as happiness, sadness, and other emotions and experiences that come with this experience. That is what makes them all important and meaningful.
Please, don’t be harsh on yourself if you aren’t compassionate today or most other days. That is part of being human. We are the most imperfect part of this world and I believe that’s the point. I believe that we are stronger together than alone and that we really can always have a better future if we work together.
Our history is filled with repeated tragedies and selfish schemes. Our world today is basically the same, but it doesn’t have to be. We don’t need to steal from one another. We don’t need to hurt one another. We don’t need to deceive one another.
What we need now, and always have needed, is love.
Love your family. Love your friends. Love your neighbors. Love total strangers. In reality, we’re all in the same family: the human family.
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