Hey everyone,
This blog intends to be uplifting so brace yourselves, hold onto your seats, wear the appropriate safety equipment and remember kids "Try this at home". I intend to put forth a counter point to one of those pesky life perspectives that has irked me. My point is not an original one but it is an often overlooked one.
I regularly hear folks saying "They are not against you, they are merely for themselves". Arguably a cynical view, a view that will help you survive but it is not wholly accurate and humans are capable of more than basic self preservation.
I do not believe that we are all simply looking out for ourselves, I can recall numerous tales of humans that have put others before themselves. Most parents sacrifice things for the good of their kids. Whether that sacrifice consists of time, money, sometimes they sacrifice their own health as carrying a child is not a risk free endeavor. A second example would be our friends and why we keep them around. Friends have often done something selfless for others, you may recall a time when you felt really sad and next to you was a friend that in all honesty did not have to be there. Your friend chose to put aside their time for you.People are looking out for others every single day. If people were truly aware of just how many people out there are doing good things we would be stronger as whole. Fear divides us and therefore weakens us. I have met numerous people that put others first, without any thought that someone might do the same. It is not a rare trait. People from all walks of life reach out and help others. It is a crucial part of being a "team player".
The human race is more compassionate than we give ourselves credit for. We can choose to be afraid of one another and afraid of doing the right things or we can draw strength from our hearts and appreciate that when we put ourselves out there we might the world a better place. Do not let fear blind you and bind you from doing what you know is right. When we look out for one another humanity is capable of great things, (NHS, equal rights, free access to education) and we are capable of kind things (being a shoulder for others, making tea, keeping people company.) If the road to hell is paved with good intentions then I am damn sure that Fear is responsible for a bypass that always get us there twice as fast.
As the election draws near politicians will undoubtedly try to scare us, media outlets will talk about pulling up drawbridges and undoubtedly some will be frightened into submission but I say be not afraid, we only have one shot at existence and we cannot let the words of cowards terrify us into isolation. GO OUT THERE and be excellent to one another* :).
Thank you for reading.
Have a great weekend.
*yes i quoted Bill and Ted.
Maybe I should create a list of all the good stories?
This blog intends to be uplifting so brace yourselves, hold onto your seats, wear the appropriate safety equipment and remember kids "Try this at home". I intend to put forth a counter point to one of those pesky life perspectives that has irked me. My point is not an original one but it is an often overlooked one.
I regularly hear folks saying "They are not against you, they are merely for themselves". Arguably a cynical view, a view that will help you survive but it is not wholly accurate and humans are capable of more than basic self preservation.
I do not believe that we are all simply looking out for ourselves, I can recall numerous tales of humans that have put others before themselves. Most parents sacrifice things for the good of their kids. Whether that sacrifice consists of time, money, sometimes they sacrifice their own health as carrying a child is not a risk free endeavor. A second example would be our friends and why we keep them around. Friends have often done something selfless for others, you may recall a time when you felt really sad and next to you was a friend that in all honesty did not have to be there. Your friend chose to put aside their time for you.People are looking out for others every single day. If people were truly aware of just how many people out there are doing good things we would be stronger as whole. Fear divides us and therefore weakens us. I have met numerous people that put others first, without any thought that someone might do the same. It is not a rare trait. People from all walks of life reach out and help others. It is a crucial part of being a "team player".
The human race is more compassionate than we give ourselves credit for. We can choose to be afraid of one another and afraid of doing the right things or we can draw strength from our hearts and appreciate that when we put ourselves out there we might the world a better place. Do not let fear blind you and bind you from doing what you know is right. When we look out for one another humanity is capable of great things, (NHS, equal rights, free access to education) and we are capable of kind things (being a shoulder for others, making tea, keeping people company.) If the road to hell is paved with good intentions then I am damn sure that Fear is responsible for a bypass that always get us there twice as fast.
As the election draws near politicians will undoubtedly try to scare us, media outlets will talk about pulling up drawbridges and undoubtedly some will be frightened into submission but I say be not afraid, we only have one shot at existence and we cannot let the words of cowards terrify us into isolation. GO OUT THERE and be excellent to one another* :).
Thank you for reading.
Have a great weekend.
*yes i quoted Bill and Ted.
Maybe I should create a list of all the good stories?
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