Putting aside, for now, topics like immortality and reincarnation, here are some thoughts:
The worldwide life expectancy (so “they” say) is about 70 years.
Therefore, if we take that at face value, a massive turnover of humans occurs on this planet regularly.
Generally speaking, we each get a chance to share the world with a unique, temporary, and finite amount of “neighbors.” We don’t get to choose this group but we do get to choose how we interact with them.
Perhaps the people that roamed Earth in 1924 might have been far more amenable to you but, hey… here you are with us in 2024.
Take a look around. These are the folks who have been chosen to be our roommates during this limited time. There is no Plan B.
Thus, instead of blaming them for all our (often self-imposed) strife, shouldn’t we be actively and excitedly seeking positive ways to connect?
In the meme above, the author wonders why it can’t always be like this. To that, I say: IT CAN.
If not all the time, certainly the vast majority of the time.
This isn’t about voting choices, skin color, or mask-or-no-mask. It’s about reclaiming the superpowers we were endowed with. It’s about eschewing pride and not worrying what some rando will think.
When we look within and recognize how fearfully and wonderfully made we are, our interactions transcend false conflicts and deliberately placed obstacles.
I challenge you to try it for a day or two. Go out of your way to truly connect with the people you encounter without worrying about how “foolish” you might look.
All the propaganda and diabolical deception in the world cannot change the simple reality that we’re here to find ways to unite and help our neighbors. We’re here to listen with curiosity instead of division.
“Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and mutual edification.” (Romans 14:19)
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Yes it CAN be like this, if we can step out in love and confidence.
I am one of those people that will start a conversation with a person in the grocery store, walking my dog or wherever I am. I’ve had some of the most incredible connections with complete strangers and some of those connections have now turned into relationships. Over the years I’ve gotten more intentional about just putting my energy out there and seeing what happens. My experiences reaching out have been quite amazing.