I wish this were true for me. The man who said it was a black leader in South Africa speaking to a Nation that nearly destroyed itself through justified reactive retaliation over the abuses of the past and some that are still present today, as change take time.
The saving message?
A commitment to forgiveness and productive cooperation in achieving mutual goals with their opponents, including many who had been their abusers.
Unlike the theme in this photo. I was taught to act the bully and to respond to bullying through fiercely destructive anger. The mother who raised me eventually grew tired of his abuse and left this father.
As an adult, my own actions troubled my family and change was a difficult process leaving scars on many. It was a very sad and destructive thing for all of us to recover from.
Today I am saddened by the fierce anger I see around me in our political landscape.... This is not a cause for pride.
Will the outcome of each election become focused on fierce anger and punitive judgements imposed by those that do not understand or appreciate the true potential of Democracy?
Or will we find a way to seek productive cooperation to achieve mutual goals.
It is totally up to us. We are the only adults in the room.
DEMOCRACY.... IT WORKS IF YOU WORK IT!
Disclaimer... If you are in an abusive environment or are in danger due to abuse, I am not suggesting that you merely ignore and forgive and things will get better.
YOUR SAFETY IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE!
DO NOT COMPROMISE YOUR SAFETY!
DO GET THE SUPPORT AND HELP THAT YOU DESERVE!
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Is a program that my wife has been involved with for years. Initially for her own journey, and since to assist others in theirs.
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