04 March 2024

I learned to walk away from controversy and confrontation early in life. Fighting is only a last resort, and violence never solves problems; it only creates resentment and hatred. Even small things that used to set me off no longer bother me now, and I do my best to keep it that way. Meditation is a great helper for me; I can now mentally defuse myself in under ten seconds when I feel provoked. Learning to control my emotions has improved my life dramatically.

Of course, Kindness plays a significant role in my life. I couldn't make it through most days without Kindness to guide me. I feel empathy with the world around me, which fits neatly into my worldview, which rejects hatred and intolerance. I am a Capricorn/Aquarius cusp and a stubborn dreamer. I try every day to remain at peace with the world. Often, that is challenging, but each day, it gets easier for me.

Things that used to worry me now pass without concern; I learned to let things go like the stone with water that flows around it. And because I am a sci-fi geek, I relate Kindness to the Force that the Jedi use in Star Wars and the calm in the face of adversity to Spock from Star Trek. This pleasant, philosophical approach to life doesn't involve nailing anyone to a tree to suggest that we all try to be nice to each other. And I don't have to deal with guilt for what I do if I allow myself to forgive and make amends.

Life is challenging. We all have troubles that we deal with daily. Remember to look around you and see the world in all its glory and squalor. Live life honestly, and things will be okay.

Be kind to each other.