A Ramblin' Man
No, this is not a reference to the Allman Brothers, but essentially my thoughts on a few things. A stream of consciousness if you will.
With recent revelations in the political sphere, I’ve noticed a resurgence of some of the language that was used pre-Civil Rights movement and beyond. Some of which is becoming normalized in predominantly suburban areas and school districts. Having been marginalized myself at times as a hispanic, it’s hard to have this discussion in a world that has become so desensitized. In the other direction, you also have people who are far more sensitive and like to play victim. This is neither. What I’d like to bring forth is something hopefully different. I think identifying with any race too much (may) cause some thought patterns that are self-destructive or perhaps cause unnecessary segregation. I also think that having color blinders on is also ridiculous and is too convenient for many people.
What I believe will help prevent many future heated discussions is to reflect on our own experiences and deploy empathy on the things that we all value equally. Simple (but easier said than done). I also believe that confidence is not something that should be compromised, but rather praised. Some people that are confident in what they say are mistaken for radicals or extremists, which is just not the case. As a species, we are fragmented. There are a lot of things that need to be said that hurt. Life hurts at times. But wishing away anyone who speaks simply because you don’t agree is not a strategy for the long-term success of anything. It's good to disagree. It pushes us to think differently. In business, if you have a bunch of ‘yes’ employees, you fail. We are adults here (most of us) it's time we put our big boy/girl pants on and end the bickering and the pity parties. We are also the most adaptable beings that we know of so modifying a few behaviors shouldn’t be a 20+ year solution, but one we can start making today. I hope to see a world that is much more accepting, one which operates from a reality of truth rather than opinions.
Sincerely,
Josh from @Mediablume