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Light To the Dark Mirror
Music to read by ..
human vessel
a clutter of concepts
images and membranes
en masse
a blurred cityscape
agitated and distressed
progressing rapidly
have, be, have, be
human presence
limitless capacity
clenching conduit
impulsively trying
to decipher itself
extinguish doubts
and base thoughts
make connections
communicate compassion
gain mutual understanding
focus focus focus
vibrational, energetic
hidden atmosphere
shift awareness
inhabit knowing
bring light
to the dark mirror
I was thinking today how the world would change if before we entered into debate and decision making processes, we had to feel the other's feelings and experience how they experience if ever how briefly. If when we hurt another, we would also feel; not in a karma way, but immediately; so we would know to be more gentle.
Perhaps it is a tired adage that we should walk a mile in another's shoes before judging. One does her best to practice the Golden Rule and to see it from both sides, but sometimes it leaves her with few allies.
One side accuses her of lacking intelligence and the other empathy. Everyone is disappointed. And like with Cinderella's ugly stepsister, no shoe fits, and they are all made of rough glass.
I have been fighting hard these last few years. The dominant narrative labelled me many horrendous things. Things in real life I have always resisted against. I was shamed, belittled, ostracized and still I know many have had it far worse. I know I am far from having it the worse. I was lucky. I stood strong and was in a position to do so; with a stance that has as since proven to have been the correct one.
There was no other way. When you see tyranny take over in slow motion; what else can you do but join the resistance. How do you stay silent in the face atrocities? I know many did stay silent, for many different reasons, some more valid than others, but I just wasn't capable of it. I do wish I could have been more gentle though.
I know most people were tricked, coerced, and manipulated, in the most horrendous way. I have the most sympathy for this group, and yet as I work at getting them to wake up, to reduce harm, I find myself communicating most stridently with these same people. I don't like that.
I guess what I am trying to say is that I am wishing for myself a more gentle way. I love you.
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Yeah poetry and photography both are awesome. I love to grow these plants in my garden. We should always respect the feelings of others and should not treat anyone in such a way that shows their heart. I learn from this poem. Thanks for sharing.
Communication, debate, decision making, can often be difficult, and it is particularly difficult when one side believes - correctly or not - that the person/people/group they are debating with have actively stopped listening. It is upon hitting that point that I, personally, lose my patience and cease being as civil as I ought. Communication is two way; even those listening have a responsibility in the communication process.
I've witnessed much of your debate these last couple years. You ought to be proud.
Thank you. I needed that:)
Very correct words!
I totally agree with you!
I think that people should behave towards other people the way they would like them to behave towards them.
"... but sometimes it leaves her with few allies."
You'll always have at least one.
"I do wish I could have been more gentle though."
Even in Heaven there are angels who carry swords.
I hope all is well.
Merry Christmas to you & yours.
Quill
Merry Christmas to you and your daughter, Quill:) Thank you:)